Summary
A new graphic update is incoming inGenshin Impact4.8, according to new leaks about the next patch. Even though the popular action RPG’s Version 4.7 has just started, several pieces of information about the next update are already being shared as the beta tests for the upcoming content have started. For now, players should have their eyes on the brand-new Archon Quest, the addition of the Imaginarium Theater, and several other events in the current patch, in addition to thenew characters inGenshin Impact4.7. Nevertheless, teases about the next patch seem very enticing.
Developer HoYoverse has already officially announced Emilie as the next character in Version 4.8. Aside from her having a Dendro Vision, however, no other gameplay detail has been provided by the developer so far. That is where the leaks come in handy, however. Leaked information about thisnew character inGenshin Impact4.8reveals that she is a 5-star polearm user specialized in operating as a sub-DPS by boosting the power of Burning reactions, for instance. Though Emilie is at the forefront of leaks’ attention, there have been other rumored details, including one that mentions a graphical update.
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Genshin Impact 4.8 Leaks Hint At A New Compatibility Mode
Graphic Update Should Help With Game’s Performance
The rumored graphic update, contrary to the new “Highest” quality level introduced in Version 4.5, will be one focused on optimizing the game experience on certain types of devices. A leak that was shared onRedditshowcases an alleged in-game screenshot, most likely from Version 4.8 since the patch is currently in its beta tests. The screenshot talks abouta Compatibility Mode, which is rumored to adjust the graphics quality on the device to the minimum settingsin order to improve the title’s overall performance on the respective device without changing the currentsystem requirements forGenshin Impact.
What The Leaked Compatibility Mode In Genshin Impact 4.8 Could Mean
Quality-Of-Life Update Could Allow Older Devices To Continue Running
As was mentioned in the Reddit post that featured the leak, this rumored Compatibility Mode is expected to be a Quality-of-Life (QoL) update. Of course, this should not affect all players. From the leaked description, it seems like Compatibility Mode is about offering players using older devices a way to continue running the game, although it is at the cost of a portion of the graphics quality. With the supposed adjustment to minimum settings,players who use this feature will likely notice a decrease in qualitywhen it comes to textures, shadows, and other graphic-related elements inGenshin Impact.
In turn, however, players are expected to be met by a much more stable experience. The leaked reduction in graphics quality viathe Compatibility Mode is meant to improve performance, meaning the title should run smoothly and without any drops in frame rates, for instance. As such, players will likely be able to maintain a stable FPS and play seamlessly, without interruptions or hardware-induced lags to the software. TheGenshin Impact4.8 leak should be considered with caution, for now, as this information may be incorrect or subject to change, but it should not be much of a surprise.
As a live-service title, HoYoverse’s RPG constantly receives new updates that bring more playable content. This comes in many forms, be they as new playable characters, story quests, cutscenes, and more. The most notable, however, is the constant expansion of the map via new areas. Aside from very few specific regions that come through events, most map extensions are permanent, including all of the content therein. This type of update consistently makes the world ofGenshin Impactbigger, butits storage and processing demands also increase significantly– which could explain the reason behind the Compatibility Mode.
The leaked new feature could allow players using older devices that were already on the brim of minimum system requirements at launch to continue playing the title for a while longer. Despite the possible downgrade to graphics, they will likely still be able to have the complete experience, regardless of which way they tackle the world of Teyvat.This is likely a preemptive measureahead of therelease of Natlan inGenshin Impact, which will drastically expand the game with the addition of a new region, brand-new mechanics, new types of assets that haven’t yet been seen, and much more.
Natlan will feature Saurians, dragon-like creatures that are expected to operate as mounts within the Nation of Pyro, for instance.
Genshin Impact’s System Requirements Could Increase In The Near Future
Leaked Compatibility Mode Seems Like A Warning
While it does feel unlikely that HoYoverse will increase the system requirements for the game right before the release of Natlan later this Summer, it is very likely that the action RPG will, at some point, see that shift in technical specifications.It is quite common for ever-expanding live-service titles like this to see a change to their system requirements, especially after years. The pacing of which this occurs really depends on the game and an entire spectrum of other technical decisions, but it is inevitable for long-lasting live-service games likeGenshin Impact.
A perfect example of this isFFXIV. Square Enix’s award-winning MMORPG was released withA Realm Rebornback in 2014, being available on PS3 and, later on, on PS4 devices. Support forFFXIVon PS3 consoles ended in 2017. Now, with the upcomingrelease ofFFXIV: Dawntrail,the system requirements on PC have been changed to match the game’s needs for an overhaul to the graphics qualityas well as the set of new content planned to arrive alongside the game’s fifth expansion.
Increases to requirements come out of a need for continued quality over years of a consistent influx of content, and this should affectGenshin Impactin the near future.
The action RPG is about to complete its fourth anniversary and enter its fifth year of content. The roadmap provided by HoYoverse still contemplates the releases of Snezhnaya and Khaenri’ah as destinations and, given the title’s commercial success, it is very unlikely that it will end immediately after the conclusion of its main story arc. In fact, there is a big chance that it will undergo some sort of overhaul to its content, much likeHonkai Impact 3rd’s Part 2 update. For now, however, players must wait to know more about the future ofGenshin Impact.
