NEWS · GAMES
PUBLISHED
READING1 min
Genshin Impact update 1.2 arrives this month with new Dragonspine region and 'The Chalk Prince and the Dragon' event
Hit action RPG Genshin Impact is getting its 1.2 update soon, bringing the frozen Dragonspine region, fresh characters, and 'The Chalk Prince and the Dragon' seasonal event.
Later this month, the massively popular gacha game Genshin Impact will receive its version 1.2 update. The fresh patch introduces the highly anticipated continuation of the main storyline, a new snowy region called Dragonspine, and a holiday event dubbed "The Chalk Prince and the Dragon".
Along with the new region and event, the 1.2 update adds several new characters that players can pull via the game's gacha system, including Albedo, a powerful 5-star alchemist, and Ganyu, a Cryo user.
Here is the official trailer for the 1.2 update:
YouTube
By loading, you allow content from YouTube (cookies may be set).
The update also kicks off "The Chalk Prince and the Dragon" seasonal event, where players will help Albedo find a powerful sword called Festering Desire:
Once, the venomous dragon Durin clashed with Dvalin and fell in battle. His remains are buried deep within the mountains known as Dragonspine. Few dare climb these peaks because of the bitter cold, snow, poisoned dragon blood, and monsters. But the Traveler, who traverses the heavens and crosses seas of stars, continues their journey here...
Genshin Impact is available on PC, PS4, and mobile, and can also be played on PS5 via backward compatibility with improved performance. The global 1.2 update is scheduled for release on December 23.
