Summary
After a thrilling adventure in Fontaine,Genshin Impactis releasing this year’s summer event in Version 4.8. Titled “Summertide Scales and Tales,” this update will seeGenshin Impactfans exploring the limited-time summer map called Simulanka, where they will embark on a unique adventure starting July 17.
Genshin ImpactVersion 4.8is expected to be the final update before the release of Natlan, the Pyro region, in Version 5.0. But while waiting for this major update,Genshin Impactdid a rundown on its Version 4.8 Special Program stream about the story quest, limited-time events, and more.
Jul 02, 2025
New 5-Star Character
Genshin ImpactVersion 4.8 will be the debut of5-star Dendro character Emilie, who is a Polearm user with skills that can increase the potency of Pyro characters' burning effects and increase her allies' burning RES during battle. Emilie is a renowned perfumer from Fontaine and also uses her scientific knowledge as a forensic cleaner. Emilie will be released in the second half ofGenshin ImpactVersion 4.8’s banner, along with Yelan. While the first half of the banner will feature Navia and Nilou.
In the Version 4.8 story quest, the Traveler will investigate the mysterious Auguste flower in Sumeru with the help of Emilie. The flower is said to emit a unique scent that can take over people’s senses, so it will be interesting to see how the characters will resolve this problem in the region.
Summer Event-Exclusive Map
One of the highlights ofGenshin ImpactVersion 4.8 is Simulanka, a limited-time map for the 2024 summer event that’s said to be a fairytale-inspired map. The Simulanka mission will see the Traveler and their companions trying to uncover the mysterious crisis that’s affecting the region, and their task is to revitalize the environment and save the origami animals from fading away. Based on the clips during the Version 4.8 Special Program stream, Simulanka’s environment is filled with toy-like elements, including a flying train called the Aerial Express, which looks like a version ofHonkai: Star Rail’s Astral Express.
Character Skins
As part of the Simulanka adventure, bothNilou and Kirara will receive new fairytale-inspired skins. Nilou’s outfit is a featherweight dress woven with countless flowers, and has a light fragrance. Meanwhile, Kirara’s skin transforms her into a swashbuckling feline, which can be claimed for free after collecting enough Excepts of Bliss around Simulanka.
Limited Events and Permanent Game Mode
The summer event is filled with various events whereGenshin Impactfans can experience more of Simulanka and also farm rewards for character upgrades, and more. Boreal Flurry lets players do flying challenges around Simulanka, where they destroy different targets to obtain points. The second event, called Flying Hatter’s Trick, is described as being like a crane game, as players will have to attract and capture origami creatures using a floating hat. There’s also the PvP event, Bing-Bang Finchball, and the Metropole Trials, which sets up a series of combat trials.
If players participate in all these Simulanka events, they can collect Starsail Coins, which can be used to claim keepsake figurines of various origami animals in Figurine Fabrication. These adorable collectibles can be displayed around Simulanka and players’Serenitea Pot, and can also be gifted to other players.
Genshin ImpactVersion 4.8 will also debut the new permanent game mode, Envisaged Echoes, which will test out players' knowledge of all characters' skills and abilities. It will have a series of challenges with designated characters to use, and if players win each challenge, they’ll win Echo Cosmetic points to unlock unique trailing effects while characters are sprinting.
