Bundle up for this one, folks. Genshin Impact has launched its first map expansion and it’s not just here for the holidays. The new Dragonspine zone is here to stay and is very cold. Update 1.2 for open world fighter Mihoyo has arrived, adding a new cool status effect, a new in-game event, and plenty of other changes.
The Dragonspine region will introduce the impact of Genshin’s new “cold weather” status. One you accumulate too much by staying outdoors in the mountain’s sub-zero climate, you will start doing health damage. Walking through a snowstorm or swimming in the cold will accelerate your cold accumulation while heat sources such as bonfires and lanterns will take it away. Prepare yourself for the cold, as Dragonspine is home to puzzles and quests that you want to hunt.
This also marks the beginning of the “Prince Chalk and the Dragon” event when Mihoyo says you can win the new Festering Desire fake weapons. The event opens in four acts throughout the rest of December when you can complete challenges to unlock the unique abilities of Festering Desire.
You can find everything else of the nitty gritty on the event in Mihoyo’s post. Full update notes with bug fixes, new character details, and more are over here.