Genshin Impact Version 7.2 Arrives November 4: Seven Nations Unite in Snezhnaya as Mitya and Valeriy Join the Roster
HoYoverse, the global brand of miHoYo, announced on October 23 that Version 7.2 of the open-world adventure game Genshin Impact, titled "Hour of Ruin," will arrive on November 4 across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Android and iOS, with cross-progression and co-op support.
The new Archon Quest centers on a crisis spanning Teyvat: the Nails of Retribution are awakening, the Holy Soil phenomenon is spreading, and every nation is in peril. The Tsaritsa has summoned representatives of all seven nations to Snezhnaya, and players will fight alongside the Archons, Neuvillette and allies from across Teyvat. Completing the new Archon Quest within the designated period grants 560 Primogems and ascension materials for the new character Mitya, while the Secret Tsarist Assignments yield a Snezhnaya-themed Wind Glider.
A new region in eastern Snezhnaya opens for exploration: a railway leads to Novokitezhgrad, an underground city encased in crystal and the region's main producer of Kresnik Kristall; farther east lie Wingspan Peak and Old Kitezhgrad, Snezhnaya's first city. Players will use new Prime Ice Constructs and two elemental shotguns to deal with contaminated Kristall deposits, and a colossal creature from the ocean depths awaits in Novokitezhgrad.
Two characters join the playable roster: Mitya, a 5-star Electro Catalyst wielder who converts the team's Superconduct reactions into the new Stellar-Conduct reactions and can switch between off-field and on-field roles; and Valeriy, a 4-star Electro Sword wielder who provides shields and Electro damage boosts. In the first phase of Event Wishes, Mitya and Valeriy debut alongside a rerun of Furina; the second phase brings back Zibai and Linnea with a new Chronicled Wish featuring Natlan characters.
A limited-time event tied to the Archon Quest offers Primogems, enhancement materials and a chance to invite a 4-star character of the player's choice, alongside a filming event in Snezhnaya and a mining challenge in Natlan. Miliastra Wonderland adds a masquerade-themed lobby and a free 4-star cosmetic set. The three redemption codes from the preview livestream (HourofRuin, ExpertMitya and PhotoTime, each worth 100 Primogems plus materials) expire at 00:00 (UTC-4) on October 26.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 《原神》7.2版本新区域 Wingspan Peak 官方图。图：HoYoverse 官方发布。 / New Version 7.2 region Wingspan Peak from Genshin Impact. Image: HoYoverse official release.
