This is an archive article published on October 29, 2023

Genshin Impact 4.2 livestream postponed: Here is what to expect from the next major patch

HoYoverse was supposed to showcase two new characters—Furina and Charlotte—during the Genshin Impact 4.2 livestream

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play video game (Image credit: Genshin Impact)

3 min readBengaluruOct 30, 2023 08:18 AM IST First published on: Oct 29, 2023 at 12:50 PM IST

HoYoverse, the developer of the popular video game Genshin Impact, announced that the live stream of Genshin Impact 4.2 was postponed indefinitely just hours before the broadcast on Twitch, which was scheduled for October 27.

The studio is known for adding new features every six weeks to the popular action RPG title Genshin Impact, and the same was to be live-streamed two weeks ahead, during which the developer would not only unveil the new additions to the game but also give away 300 free Primogems. These special redeemable codes grant access to in-game content and prizes.

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Genshin Impact Version 4.2 Special Program Postponement Notice

Dear Travelers,
The Version 4.2 Special Program that was originally scheduled to be broadcast on 10/27/2023 will be postponed. Please stay tuned for subsequent announcements regarding the specific broadcast time.

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) October 27, 2023

While there is no official confirmation regarding the reason for postponing the live stream, according to several reports, including one from the user named Genshin Update on X (formerly known as Twitter), China is currently in a state of mourning as Li Keqiang, the former Premier of the State Council of China, passed away in Shanghai on October 27. This situation compelled the studio to postpone the livestream, which is now speculated to take place in the second or third week of November.

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The sudden postponement of the Genshin Impact 4.2 Livestream has disappointed many travellers, the name of Genshin Impact’s playable protagonist. Some players are even requesting “apology Primogems” from the studio for this sudden development.

Li Keqiang (李克强), former Premier of the State Council of China, passed away in Shanghai on October 27 (today)
This means China will be on their state funeral, so i think there will be some delay (at least for Nahida's birthday art) pic.twitter.com/Qk9JgS90g8

— Genshin Update  (@GenshinUpdate) October 27, 2023

According to leaks, HoYoverse was supposed to showcase two new characters—Furina and Charlotte—during the Genshin Impact 4.2 livestream. Charlotte is speculated to be a Cryo (Ice) character with a 4-star ranking, and Furina is reported to be a 5-star ranked Hydro (Water) character with unique powers and capabilities. Genshin Impact also features other character types, such as Electro-charged, Vaporize, Bloom, Hyperbloom, Burgeon, and Quicken.

Genshin Impact is one of the most graphics-intensive free-to-play video games available on Android and iOS platforms. Additionally, the game is available on PC, Sony PS4, and PS5. The studio is also developing the Nintendo Switch version of Genshin Impact, which is expected to be released soon.