So, what all does the Genshin Impact Update 2.8 has to offer? With the new update of Genshin Impact released a few days back, there is a lot of amazing content added to the game, and many more to come in the following days. There are a lot of ways to earn primogems in the new events, which can be very helpful to players who want to wish for Kazuha in this update‘s Character banner.
With a lot of new features added, it can be pretty overwhelming for players. So here we are with our recommended list of things to check out for the 2.8 version of Genshin Impact:
New F2P Weapon
The Cursed Blade

With the 2.8 update, now players can add one more cool weapon to their arsenal. It can be obtained by completing the story quest “Acer Palmatum”, which has a nice combination of storytelling and fights with some beautiful animations. This story quest involves the story of the Kaedahara clan. The cursed blade having the secondary attribute of ATK% is quite good in giving a decent damage as well as providing aesthetic look to characters especially Kazuha.

New Character Outfits
Red Dead of Night – Diluc

How to get it – Purchase from the store using Genesis crystals.

Ein Immernachtstraum – Fischl

How to get it – By collecting a certain amount of currency in the time limited event “Summertime Odyssey”

New Events
Summertime Odyssey
Summertime Odyssey is the flagship event of the 2.8 version of Genshin Impact. In this event players will have to embark on a journey with Fischl, Kazuha, Mona and Xinyan to the Golden Apple Archipelago. This main event will constitute several other mini events in which players will be able to earn the event currency – “Iridescent Flotsam” and exchange it with items available in the event shop.

Eligibility:
- Reach Adventure rank 32
- Complete “Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves” and “Astrolabos Chapter: Act 1” to take part in this event.
- Rewards: Primogems, Mora, Weapon Enhancement Material, Character EXP material, Talent level up Material
Evermotion Mechanical Painting
In this event players will have to help a character from Court of Fontaine to repair a mechanical board. Players can get reward by repairing the board perfectly and meeting the event’s mission requirements.

Rewards: Primogems, Character EXP Materials, Mora, Weapon Ascension Materials and some Serenitea Pot materials
Reminiscent Regimen
This event will include several Co-Op game modes which players can participate by teaming up with other players online. Players will have to complete missions and challenges to earn the rewards.

Rewards:
Primogems, Mora, Weapon Enhancement Material, Character EXP material, Talent level up Material
Final Words – Genshin Impact Update 2.8
With that, we come to the end of our detailed guide on the Genshin Impact Update 2.8! This update brings with it a great F2P weapon, amazing character outfits and lots of fun events you can take part in!
If you have randomly found yourself on this article and are still new at Genshin Impact, check out Genshin Impact – An Introduction!