Summary
New leaks fromGenshin Impactare teasing a new boss set to be introduced as part of a new World Quest coming with Version 4.2. Fontaine’s release has already brought multiple new bosses to the RPG for players to challenge, offering valuable resources for those looking to level the game’s newest characters. Version 4.0 added the “Emperor of Fire and Iron” and “Icewind Suite” bosses to the game while the 4.1 update brought the “Experimental Field Generator” andthe “Millennial Pearl Seahorse” as new bosses. Now, another boss coming to the game in Version 4.2 is being teased.
Each ofGenshin Impact’s regions has typically featured major overarching World Quests alongside its main Archon Quest. Fontaine has been no different with “Ancient Colors” introducing players to the Melusine race and “Ann of the Narzissenkreuz” as its major side quests. Some past side quests withinGenshin Impacthave even concluded with a major unique boss fight, such as “Marana’s Avatar” at the conclusion of Sumeru’s “Aranyaka” quest line. Now, a new World Quest is set to bring its own exclusive boss to the RPG.
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A new leak shared by prominentGenshin Impactleaker Genshin Universe via an anonymous source has revealed anew boss coming toGenshin Impact’s Version 4.2. The boss, titled “Narzissenkreuz,” appears to bean empowered Hydro Phantasmwith scaled armor, also being shown in its normal Hydro Eidolon form. The boss is suggested to be connected with a new World Quest in Version 4.2, likely serving as a continuation of the “Ann of the Narzissenkreuz” storyline introduced in Version 4.0. The quest is expected to debut with Version 4.2’s release on November 8th.
Genshin Impact’s new Narzissenkreuz boss is not the only boss heavily rumored to be debuting in the RPG’s next update. Leaks have heavily suggested that Version 4.2 will see the introduction of the Fontaine region’s first weekly boss, reportedly set to be abattle against Fatui Harbinger Childe’s Hydro whale. The whale was previously featured as one of Childe’s main attacks within his own weekly boss challenge in Liyue. Materials from the boss will likely be used when leveling Talents for Version 4.2’s upcoming characters, Furina and Charlotte.
The array of new bosses arriving toGenshin Impactare set to be joined by a major quality of life fix for the bosses. Version 4.2 will introduce a newQuick Challenge feature forGenshin Impact’s Trounce Domains, allowing players above Adventure Rank 40 to challenge weekly bosses before finishing their story. The change is set to be a helpful addition for new players, with leveling often one ofGenshin Impact’s biggest “new player experience” complaints. Between bosses, characters, and new places to explore,Genshin Impact’s Version 4.2 looks to have plenty in store for fans.
Genshin Impactis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.
