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Genshin Impact 3.4 Livestream Date: When & Where to Watch It

Genshin Impact‘s 3.4 update is right around the corner, which is set to bring Alhaitham as a 5-star character and Yaoyao as a 4-star character. As is tradition, the complete list of the new features will be announced via the 3.4 livestream, which is scheduled to broadcast in the next few days. With that said, here’s everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact 3.4 livestream date and how to watch it.

Genshin Impact 3.4 Livestream Date and Time

Following the previous patterns, Genshin Impact 3.4 livestream is expected to go live on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 07:00 AM (UTC-5).

In other timezones, the Genshin Impact 3.4 livestream time is:

  • UK: 12 pm (GMT)
  • Europe: 1 pm (CET)
  • East Coast US: 7 am (EST)
  • West Coast US: 4 am (PST)

However, it’s worth noting that HoYoverse hasn’t officially confirmed the schedule, and the aforementioned date and time are based on speculation and past livestreams. We’ll update this article once we have any official confirmation from the developers.

How To Watch Genshin Impact 3.4 Livestream

Fans can watch the 3.4 livestream in English on Genshin Impact’s official Twitch channel. On the other hand, Chinese players will want to head to the game’s official Bilibili account. The stream is set to take place for both languages at the same time.

If you can’t catch the livestream, you can watch the rebroadcast via YouTube premiere on Genshin Impact’s official channel to get an overview of the 3.4 update’s content. 

What To Expect From Genshin Impact 3.4 Livestream

Based on the official confirmations and leaks, fans can expect the following additions in the 3.4 update:

  • New characters: HoYoverse has confirmed the arrival of two new characters for Version 3.4: Yaoyao and Alhaitham.
  • Character Banners: As per leaks, the first phase of the 3.4 version will feature Alhaitham’s, Xiao’s, and Yaoyao’s banners. At the same time, the second phase will feature Hu Tao’s and Yelan’s banners.
  • New Weapon: According to Twitter leaker @sipsipsquad, Version 3.4 could bring a new 5-star weapon called Light of Foliar Sanction.
  • New Area: Sumeru Desert’s expansion, called the Desert of Hamdramaveth, may arrive in the next update.
  • New Enemies: Setekh Wenut may be introduced as a Normal Boss in the 3.4 version.
  • New Events: Lantern Rite, Onikabuto event, Warrior’s Spirit, and Second Blooming
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