Genshin Impact 2.1 update announced with new characters, islands and fishing; get free Primogem redeem codes too

Genshin Impact 2.1 update has just been announced. Popular online action roleplaying game Genshin Impact will receive an update to version 2.1 which will bring important changes to the game, developer Mihoyo said on its website. The company has revealed that the upcoming update, called “Floating World Under the Moonlight,” will add new characters and new islands to explore, along with a new fishing feature.

In a video trailer released over the weekend, Mihoyo revealed some of the new in-game content that will arrive in the Genshin Impact 2.1 update, which is expected to land on September 1. When the update arrives on Android, it will bring new characters to pick. These are Sangonomiya Kokomi, Horizon Dawn’s Aloy, Kujou Sara and the ever-popular Raiden Shogun. Aloy is a 5-star archer, while Kokomi is a 5-star catalyst with Hydro powers, while Sara wields Electro attacks.

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With the upcoming Genshin Impact 2.1 update, the Inazuma storyline will be brought to an end and the game will gain two new islands in addition to the four that were released with the major version 2.0 update. Users will gain access to Seirai Island and Watatsumi Island as part of the update. Meanwhile, they will also have to face new boss battles that include Signora, Thunder Manifestation and Hydro Hypostasis. Gamers will also be able to try the new fishing feature that will allow them to catch a variety of fish across the continent, and the meat can be used to gain rewards -- or even new rods if they really like the new feature.

Genshin Impact 2.1 update redeem codes for free Primogems

Gamers can gain up to 300 Primogems in Genshin Impact, which can be used to progress faster in the game. Each of these codes will allow users to gain Primogems for free, with an additional reward, but must be claimed as soon as possible as they have a limited shelf life before they are deemed invalid.

‣ CB7UU6KT2H59 – This code will grant the user 100 Primogems along with 5 hero’s wits

‣ DSPVUN2BKH5M – This code will grant the user 100 Primogems and 10 mystic enhancement ores

‣ NTPVU7JTJYPD – This code will grant the user 100 Primogems plus 50,000 mora

Genshin Impact 2.1 update how to redeem codes for free Primogems

In order to redeem these codes, gamers will have to open the game on their phone, then tap on the profile photo. After tapping on Settings and Account, they can select the Redeem Now option after entering the code mentioned above (only use one at a time) and then tap the button to redeem the rewards. After you do so, you can visit your in-game mailbox and collect all your Primogems. You can alternatively visit the game’s gift/redeem website and log in with your game details, select the right server (based on your region) and then tap on the redeem button, which will send the rewards to your in-game mailbox.