Summary
Genshin ImpactVersion 4.6 appears to have made a change to the game’s rendering system without being mentioned in the official patch notes. Following the update’s release,Genshin Impactfans began to examine the differences in rendering between Version 4.6 and an update from exactly one year prior, Version 3.6.
Phase 1 ofGenshin ImpactVersion 4.6began on April 24 with new limited-time events and an event wish featuring Fatui Harbinger and five-star Pyro character Arlecchino. Players are also able to battle Arlecchino in a new weekly boss challenge, and her signature five-star polearm, Crimson Moon’s Semblance, may be attained from the reprised Epitome Invocation event wish. Like all other updates, HoYoverse also fixed technical issues and other bugs that were affecting the game in Version 4.5. However, it appears that HoYoverse also quietly implemented a change to rendering that was not disclosed in the patch notes.
Reddit user Tawxif_iq noticed that many distant model renders were removed from the game withthe release ofGenshin ImpactVersion 4.6, and any mention of the change was omitted from the update’s patch notes. After installing the update, players are now unable to see renders of significant landmarks or points of interest from other regions, as it appears that HoYoverse is attempting to emphasize the distance between regions. Tawxif_iq demonstrated the change in distant model rendering by showing before and after screenshots fromGenshin Impact’sVersion 3.6 and Version 4.6 updates. In Version 3.6, players were able to see Inazuma’s islands and Liyue’s major landmarks from Sumeru. This is not possible anymore in Version 4.6, as Inazuma and Liyue aren’t directly visible from the same viewpoints in Sumeru.
Genshin Impact Players Notice Changes to Distant Model Renders in Version 4.6
Many fans welcome the change, since it debunks one of theGenshin Impactcommunity’s theories about Teyvatand adds more realism to the game’s world. The community appears to agree that the change will make Teyvat feel like a large world and encourage more exploration over time. On the other hand, some players are skeptical about the change, as it’s still possible that HoYoverse did not intend to implement it in Version 4.6.
Genshin Impactplayers who’ve caught up with the Fontaine storyline will still need to wait until Version 5.0 for the next region to be unlocked for exploration. In the meantime, fans can look forward toGenshin ImpactVersion 4.7, which features new playable characters and more limited-time events. Major changes will be made to the Spiral Abyss endgame activity as well, and players can expect to gain even more Primogems by grinding the domain’s floors.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
