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Genshin Impact’s 3.1 update brings new characters and desert domainsIt’s not Ancient Egypt, it’s Setekh

It’s not Ancient Egypt, it’s Setekh

Genshin Impact’s desert-themed 3.1 update arrives on September 28th, 2022, with three new characters and new areas to explore.

MMO action RPGGenshin Impact’s 3.1 update, King Deshret and the Three Magi, goes live in the game today, bringing three fresh characters and desert-themed areas to explore. The update borrows heavily from ancient Egypt, with animal-headed gods adorning the walls of pyramids and dusty tombs. Pop your head inside the cavernous trailer below and take a look for yourself.

Version 3.1 “King Deshret and the Three Magi” Trailer | Genshin ImpactGenshin Impact’s 3.1 update heads into desert territory.Watch on YouTube

Version 3.1 “King Deshret and the Three Magi” Trailer | Genshin Impact

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The update refers to three magi, but you’ll be seeing threenew banner charactersin the forms of Candace, Cyno, and Nilou. Both Cyno and Nilou are getting main story quests, along with the new Archon quest chapters.

Candace is a 4-star Hydro character who’s a descendant of that King Deshret fellow. She wields a polearm, and has a funky shield that causes Hydro damage with the Heron’sSanctumskill. She can also use the elemental burst known as Wagtail’s Ride, which deals area of effect Hydro damage based on her max health.

Cyno seems like something of a badass warrior.

Cyno is a 5-star Electro character introduced in Genshin Impact’s 3.1 update on September 28th, 2022.

The update also adds new desert-themed enemies and equipment, as well as the usual array of bug fixes. You can find out more about the 3.1 update over at Genshin’s irritatingly interactive official sitehere.