‘Genshin Impact’ to introduce new character Candace with update 3.1
nme.comGenshin Impact developer miHoYo has announced that Candace will be the newest addition to the expansive character pool, and will join the game following the 3.1 update.Candace, the Guardian of Aaru Village, brings a connection to the newest region, Sumeru.The character takes inspiration from Egyptian lore, and before her announcement was rumoured to be a four-star hydro polearm character.
The information given was brief, but sent the community into a flurry of excitement, as it looks like this has been confirmed.Alongside the simple phrase “of red sands and glimmering gold, her vow to defend stands strong,” the only other points made about the character were as follows:Alongside Candace’s arrival, we also know that two other characters will be added to Genshin Impact with the 3.1 update.
The five-star electro-attuned Cyno will join the ranks, as well as Nilou, who is a hydro sword wielder, and was hinted at in the Sumeru teaser announcement.The new region, Sumeru, is a vast expanse of vibrant jungles and scorching deserts, and the fierce warrior princess Candace will be coming to the game alongside it.
Promotional art shows Candace wielding a spear and shield, making her the first of her kind if this is reflected in-game, as no other existing characters have shields.
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