Gather for this, people. Genshin Impact has launched its first map addition and is not just here for the holidays. The new Dragonspine area is here to stay and it’s pretty cool. The 1.2 update for Mihoyo’s open world fighter has arrived, adding a new cool state effect, a new in-game event and lots of other changes.
The Dragonspine area will introduce Genshin’s new “cold” state effect. One that you accumulate too much by staying outside in the sub-zero climate of the mountain, you will start to receive health damage. Walking through a snowstorm or swimming in the cold will speed up your cold buildup, while heat sources, such as fires and torches, will eliminate it. Get ready for the cold, as Dragonspine hosts puzzles and missions that you’ll want to hunt.
It also marks the beginning of the “Chalk Prince and the Dragon” event, during which Mihoyo says you can win the scary new Festering Desire weapon. The event will take place in four acts throughout the rest of December, during which time you can complete challenges to unlock Festering Desire’s special abilities.
You can find everything else nitty gritty on the event in Mihoyo’s post. Complete update notes with bug fixes, details about new characters and much more are finished here.