Genshin Impact 2.8 Livestream COUNTDOWN: Start Time, How To Watch, New Banners, Promo Codes & Latest News

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Genshin Impact 2.8 Livestream is just hours away and will reveal all the big things coming in the game’s next update.

It is also the opportunity to get some free Primogems with the traditional Promo Codes.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact 2.8 Livestream as we count down to its start time, including how to watch it, and what to expect.

Genshin Impact 2.8 Livestream Start Time

The Version 2.8 Special Program will go live on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 8 pm server time (Chinese Standard Time).

In other time zones, this translates to:

July 1, 2022, 8 am EST
July 1, 2022, 5 am PT
July 1, 2022, 1 pm GMT

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Usually, the Special Program lasts around 30 minutes, but we can expect it to extend a bit this time around so developers can show the first official images from Sumeru.

During breaks, viewers will receive Genshin Impact promo codes suitable for 300 Primogems and some Ascension Materials.

Where to Watch the Genshin Impact 2.8 Livestream

The Version 2.8 Livestream is broadcasted on the Genshin Impact Twitch Channel. The Program is alternatively available in Simplified Chinese with English Subtitles.

If players miss the live version, the Special Program will be available on the official YouTube Channel around 11 am EST.

So what can players expect from the Genshin Impact 2.8 Livestream? Below we’ll break down everything we’re expecting thanks to the latest reported leaks. Keep in mind that nothing is confirmed until it comes from Hoyoverse themselves!

Genshin Impact 2.8 Banners

Genshin Impact 2.8 will be the official debut of Heizou, with the rest of the featured characters being reruns.
Yoimiya, Kazuha, and Klee are the 5-star characters returning during the patch.
The first Weapon Banner will feature the 5-star sword: Freedom Sworn and the catalyst Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, a very strong line-up.
For the second Weapon Banner, we only confirmation of the Thundering Pulse, the signature bow for Yoimiya.
Fischl is the Free character for this update, a 4-star Electro bow user, with great support capabilities.
Additionally, we are getting two new alternatives outfits.
- Fischl Skin – Ein Immernachtstraum
- Diluc – Red Dead of Night

Genshin Impact 2.8 Events and Story

Version 2.8 will bring players back to the Golden Apple Archipelago, this time with new guests and new areas to explore.
Kazuha, Mona, Xinyan & Fischl will star in an event in which players will enter domains that will reflect the personality of these characters.
Additionally, we can expect a combat challenge taking place in the Dawn Winery.
- In this event, we will see Diluc using his new Alternative Outfit. However, the skin will be available exclusively in the in-game shop.