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* WoundThatWillNotHeal: [[spoiler:Dvalin]] has painful blood clots on his back that continue to poison and corrupt him for as long as they remain there. It's the player's job to [[UnexpectedShmupLevel shoot them off]] to restore his sanity.

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* WoundThatWillNotHeal: [[spoiler:Dvalin]] Stormterror has painful blood clots on his back that continue to poison and corrupt him for as long as they remain there. It's the player's job to [[UnexpectedShmupLevel shoot them off]] to restore his sanity.
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* AbandonedMine: Mingyun Village is an abandoned mining town, evacuated after the mines became unstable and the owner's death divided them amongst his feuding sons.


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* AttackOfTheTownFestival: Subverted. The Traveler and Paimon witness a shady figure loitering around the pyrotechnics for the Liyue Lantern Festival and go all over creation trying to get ''somebody'' to care enough to investigate what could potentially be a mass casualty event. They end up having to do the bulk of the investigating themselves; turns out the shady figure [[spoiler:is nothing more than a bumbling thief trying to impress his way into a notorious gang and who had no plans to attack the festival]].


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* BubblegloopSwamp: The Dihua Marsh is a beautiful wetland and (if following the [[WideOpenSandbox intended path]]) the player's introduction to the Liyue region.
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An [[WideOpenSandbox open world]] [[{{MMORPG}} fantasy RPG]], Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. In the distant past, the Archons granted mortals 7 unique elemental abilities. With the help of such powers, people formed a bountiful homeland out of the wilderness. However, 500 years ago, the collapse of an ancient civilization turned the universe upside down... Though the calamity the world suffered has ceased, peace has yet to be restored.

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An [[WideOpenSandbox open world]] [[{{MMORPG}} world fantasy RPG]], Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. In the distant past, the Archons granted mortals 7 unique elemental abilities. With the help of such powers, people formed a bountiful homeland out of the wilderness. However, 500 years ago, the collapse of an ancient civilization turned the universe upside down... Though the calamity the world suffered has ceased, peace has yet to be restored.

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* BrainwashedAndCrazy: The reason why Stormterror begins his rampage against Mondstadt is because [[spoiler:he was wounded, deceived, and manipulated by the Abyss Order]].



* DragonsAreDivine: Before he was corrupted, Stormterror (real name [[spoiler:Dvalin]] was revered as one of the protectors of Mondstadt known as the Four Winds.

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* DragonsAreDivine: Before he was corrupted, Stormterror (real name [[spoiler:Dvalin]] [[spoiler:Dvalin]]) was revered as one of the protectors of Mondstadt known as the Four Winds.


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* MoreThanMindControl: The Abyss Order convinced [[spoiler:a wounded and suffering Dvalin]] that HumansAreBastards and that his old friend [[spoiler:Venti, AKA Barbatos,]] betrayed him, making him go rogue and attack Mondstadt.


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* WoundThatWillNotHeal: [[spoiler:Dvalin]] has painful blood clots on his back that continue to poison and corrupt him for as long as they remain there. It's the player's job to [[UnexpectedShmupLevel shoot them off]] to restore his sanity.
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* DamselInDistress / DistressedDude: The Traveler's opposite-gender sibling, who the Traveler [[IWillFindYou intends to save]]. [[spoiler:The cutscene after the group confronts Dvalin on Starsnatch Cliff suggests this may not be the case after all...]]


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* IWillFindYou: The goal of the Traveler, and therefore the player, is to find and rescue their lost sibling.
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* UnexpectedShmupLevel: Both times you face off against Stormterror, you're taken into a RailShooter-type sequence where you must follow him on your glider and shoot at him.
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* DragonsAreDivine: Before he was corrupted, Stormterror (real name [[spoiler:Dvalin]] was revered as one of the protectors of Mondstadt known as the Four Winds.
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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: There are several examples of this, given that the game will have gone through three closed beta tests before release.
** Venti in the comics is quite different than he appears as of the second closed beta test. In the comics, he constantly [[RhymesOnADime rhymes]] and occasionally comes across as more reckless and mean-spirited than necessary, verbally provoking a local {{Jerkass}} lord and making multiple comments about the weight of the corrupt AdiposeRex. In the game, while still irresponsible, he comes across as much more playful and teasing rather than rude, and he no longer rhymes except when [[WanderingMinstrel he's performing]].
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*FantasyCounterpartCulture: Mondstadt appears to be inspired by traditional European fantasy towns and Liyue by China. The as-yet unvisited Inazuma and Snezhnaya may be based on Japan and various Slavic regions, respectively.


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* WindmillScenery: Mondstadt has four large windmills, as befits a place that's known as the city of wind.
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*EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: There are several examples of this, given that the game will have gone through three closed beta tests before release.
**Venti in the comics is quite different than he appears as of the second closed beta test. In the comics, he constantly [[RhymesOnADime rhymes]] and occasionally comes across as more reckless and mean-spirited than necessary, verbally provoking a local {{Jerkass}} lord and making multiple comments about the weight of the corrupt AdiposeRex. In the game, while still irresponsible, he comes across as much more playful and teasing rather than rude, and he no longer rhymes except when [[WanderingMinstrel he's performing]].
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* GeoEffects: Certain environmental features can be used to the player's advantage, for example lightning magic deals bonus damage to enemies wading in water, and grass can be ignited to create burning areas that can hurt enemies. Magic can also be used to affect the environment, for example using ice magic to create passable bridges on water.
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''Genshin Impact'' is an upcoming game being developed by Creator/{{miHoYo}} for PC, Console and Mobile. It will be released in Spring 2020 in multiple languages and regions.

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''Genshin Impact'' is an upcoming game being developed by Creator/{{miHoYo}} for PC, Console and Mobile. It will be released in Spring 2020 in multiple languages and regions.
regions[[note]]specifically, the game will be released in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and it will continue the tradition [=miHoYo=] set in ''VideoGame/HonkaiImpact3rd'' of localizing into [[UsefulNotes/{{Vietnam}} Tieng Viet]], [[UsefulNotes/{{Thailand}} Thai]] and [[UsefulNotes/{{Indonesia}} Bahasa Indonesia]], the latter still being a fantastically rare target language for localization[[/note]].
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* CuteSlimeMook: Among the earlier type of mooks you can find is slimes, of various elemental attributes.
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** It's also a successor in another way: [[https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/interview/68023/the-making-of-mihoyos-honkai-impact-3rd/ Forrest Wei Liu, Mihoyo's CEO, actually would've liked]] for ''[=HI3=]'' to be more international from the start, but it simply wasn't possible early on (especially given the original state ''[=HI3=]'' launched in in China and Mihoyo's capabilities in 2016). ''Genshin'' is that vision brought to life: an ''[=HI3=]''-like game, released internationally in multiple dubbed languages from the very start, available on enough devices that various international markets will find it easy to get the game on their preferred device (such as mobile for China and SE Asia, console (and especially UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch) for Japan, multi-platform cross-play for North America, PC for Europe, and so on) and designed for somewhat broader appeal and to be a bit less [[GainaxEnding esoteric]] than ''[=HI3=]'' can be at times.

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** It's also a successor in another way: [[https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/interview/68023/the-making-of-mihoyos-honkai-impact-3rd/ Forrest Wei Liu, Mihoyo's CEO, actually would've liked]] for ''[=HI3=]'' to be more international from the start, but it simply wasn't possible early on (especially given the original state ''[=HI3=]'' launched in in China and Mihoyo's capabilities in 2016). ''Genshin'' is that vision brought to life: an ''[=HI3=]''-like game, released internationally in multiple dubbed languages from the very start, [[MultiPlatform available on enough devices devices]] that various international markets will find it easy to get the game on their preferred device (such as mobile for China and SE Asia, console (and especially UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch) for Japan, multi-platform cross-play for North America, PC for Europe, and so on) and designed for somewhat broader appeal and to be a bit less [[GainaxEnding esoteric]] than ''[=HI3=]'' can be at times.

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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''VideoGame/HonkaiImpact3rd'', despite that game still being in service alongside ''Genshin''. Specifically, ''Genshin'' uses many of the same basic action-RPG combat systems that ''[=HI3=]'' does, and takes a lot of fairly obvious cues from the experiments in "open world" exploration and combat that ''[=HI3=]'' implemented in various events and updates, and is an expansion on those systems in directions that ''[=HI3=]'' simply wasn't designed, and isn't entirely built, to go in. [[spoiler:Never mind someone who looks and acts a damn lot like ''Herrscher of the Void'' showing up in the intro...]]

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To ''VideoGame/HonkaiImpact3rd'', despite that game still being in service alongside ''Genshin''. Specifically, ''Genshin'' uses many of the same basic action-RPG combat systems that ''[=HI3=]'' does, and takes a lot of fairly obvious cues from the experiments in "open world" exploration and combat that ''[=HI3=]'' implemented in various events and updates, and is an expansion on those systems in directions that ''[=HI3=]'' simply wasn't designed, and isn't entirely built, to go in. [[spoiler:Never mind someone who looks and acts a damn lot like ''Herrscher of the Void'' showing up in the intro...]]]]
** It's also a successor in another way: [[https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/interview/68023/the-making-of-mihoyos-honkai-impact-3rd/ Forrest Wei Liu, Mihoyo's CEO, actually would've liked]] for ''[=HI3=]'' to be more international from the start, but it simply wasn't possible early on (especially given the original state ''[=HI3=]'' launched in in China and Mihoyo's capabilities in 2016). ''Genshin'' is that vision brought to life: an ''[=HI3=]''-like game, released internationally in multiple dubbed languages from the very start, available on enough devices that various international markets will find it easy to get the game on their preferred device (such as mobile for China and SE Asia, console (and especially UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch) for Japan, multi-platform cross-play for North America, PC for Europe, and so on) and designed for somewhat broader appeal and to be a bit less [[GainaxEnding esoteric]] than ''[=HI3=]'' can be at times.
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* TagTeam: Your party is organized this way - one active character and 3 reserve ones that you can swap with mid-battle. To make good use of the ElementalRockPaperScissors system is to make good use of your characters' elemental skills, so that you'd see yourself swapping between characters mid-combat often.
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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''VideoGame/HonkaiImpact3rd'', despite that game still being in service alongside ''Genshin''. Specifically, ''Genshin'' uses many of the same basic action-RPG combat systems that ''[=HI3=]'' does, and takes a lot of fairly obvious cues from the experiments in "open world" exploration and combat that ''[=HI3=]'' implemented in various events and updates, and is an expansion on those systems in directions that ''[=HI3=]'' simply wasn't designed, and isn't entirely built, to go in. [[spoiler:Never mind someone who looks and acts a damn lot like ''Herrscher of the Void'' showing up in the intro...]]
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* ColorCodedElements: When you activate "elemental sight", on-screen enemies and objects that have an elemental attribute will be tinted with certain color. For example, Dendro enemies and objects are dark green, while Hydro enemies and objects (including "wet" enemies) are blue.


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* SummonToHand: Characters don't normally wield their weapons until you press the attack button, after which they'll appear on their hands. When they stop attacking, their weapon will teleport to, and then [[SticksToTheBack float, behind their backs]].
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* {{Constellations}}: Each playable character is associated with a certain constellation. For example, Amber's constellation is Lupus, while Noelle's is Parma Cordis.

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An open world fantasy RPG, Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. In the distant past, the Archons granted mortals 7 unique elemental abilities. With the help of such powers, people formed a bountiful homeland out of the wilderness. However, 500 years ago, the collapse of an ancient civilization turned the universe upside down... Though the calamity the world suffered has ceased, peace has yet to be restored.

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An [[WideOpenSandbox open world world]] [[{{MMORPG}} fantasy RPG, RPG]], Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. In the distant past, the Archons granted mortals 7 unique elemental abilities. With the help of such powers, people formed a bountiful homeland out of the wilderness. However, 500 years ago, the collapse of an ancient civilization turned the universe upside down... Though the calamity the world suffered has ceased, peace has yet to be restored.


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* LootBoxes: The game has a gacha system called "Wish", available after completing first few quests. Using it requires some rare currency, and a new character or a high rarity weapon/artifact will be available after the 10th pull if you didn't get any in the previous pulls.

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* ElementalPowers: There are around 7 of them as part of the world's theme; each playable character (including the Traveler) wields one. They are [[BlowYouAway Anemo]], [[ShockAndAwe Electro]], [[AnIcePerson Cryo]], [[MakingASplash Hydro]], [[PlayingWithFire Pryo]], [[DishingOutDirt Geo]] and one more (as of this edit) yet unveiled.

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* ElementalPowers: There are around 7 of them as part of the world's theme; each playable character (including the Traveler) wields one. one, and certain enemies and obstacles have their own element attributes as well. They are [[BlowYouAway Anemo]], [[ShockAndAwe Electro]], [[AnIcePerson Cryo]], [[MakingASplash Hydro]], [[PlayingWithFire Pryo]], [[DishingOutDirt Geo]] and one [[GreenThumb Dendro]].
* ElementalRockPaperScissors: The game plays with "elemental reactions", on how elemental attacks, attributes and StatusEffects play with each other. For example, "wet" enemies (either partly submerged in water, or getting hit by Hydro attack) will get frozen by Cryo attack, or take
more (as of this edit) yet unveiled.damage from a Electro attack.



* VideogameFlight: The characters can glide from high places using special capes on their backs.

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* VideogameFlight: The characters can glide from high places using special capes or wing-packs on their backs.
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''Genshin Impact'' is an upcoming game being developed by Creator/miHoYo for PC, Console and Mobile. It will be released in Spring 2020 in multiple languages and regions.

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''Genshin Impact'' is an upcoming game being developed by Creator/miHoYo Creator/{{miHoYo}} for PC, Console and Mobile. It will be released in Spring 2020 in multiple languages and regions.

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* AlternateCharacterReading: The characters 原神 is normally pronounced as "Yuanshen" in Chinese. However, the game officially uses its Japanese reading, "Genshin".



* TranslationStyleChoices: The characters 原神 is normally pronounced as "Yuanshen" in Chinese. However, the game officially uses its Japanese reading, "Genshin".

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An open world fantasy RPG, Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. In the distant past, the Archons granted mortals 7 unique elemental abilities. With the help of such powers, people formed a bountiful homeland out of the wilderness. However, 500 years ago, the collapse of an ancient civilization turned the universe upside down...
Though the calamity the world suffered has ceased, peace has yet to be restored.

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An open world fantasy RPG, Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. In the distant past, the Archons granted mortals 7 unique elemental abilities. With the help of such powers, people formed a bountiful homeland out of the wilderness. However, 500 years ago, the collapse of an ancient civilization turned the universe upside down...
down... Though the calamity the world suffered has ceased, peace has yet to be restored.


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* MageMarksman: Some of the playable characters (such as Amber and Venti) are archers who can imbue their shots with elemental magic.
* MagicKnight: All of the playable characters can do elemental magic, and some of them use either a sword, a [[{{BFS}} greatsword]], or [[BladeOnAStick a spear]].
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''Genshin Impact'' is an upcoming game being developed by Creator/miHoYo for PC, Console and Mobile. It will be released in the Spring 2020 in multiple languages and regions.

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''Genshin Impact'' is an upcoming game being developed by Creator/miHoYo for PC, Console and Mobile. It will be released in the Spring 2020 in multiple languages and regions.



You play as the “The Traveler”, a person from another world who has been separated from their sibling. Arriving in Teyvat, you seek out your lost twin while also uncovering the secrets of this world. Along the way you get to unlock and play as other characters.

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You play as the “The Traveler”, a person from another world who has been separated from their sibling. Arriving in Teyvat, you seek out your lost twin while also uncovering the secrets of this world. Along the way you get to unlock and play as other characters.

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Genshin Impact is an upcoming game being developed by Mihoyo for PC, Console and Mobile. It will be released in the spring 2020 in multiple languages and regions.

An open world fantasy RPG, Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. You play as the “The Traveler” a person from another world who has been separated from their sibling. Arriving in Teyvat, you seek out your lost twin while also uncovering the secrets of this world. Along the way you get to unlock and play as other characters.

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Genshin Impact
''Genshin Impact''
is an upcoming game being developed by Mihoyo Creator/miHoYo for PC, Console and Mobile. It will be released in the spring Spring 2020 in multiple languages and regions.

An open world fantasy RPG, Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. In the distant past, the Archons granted mortals 7 unique elemental abilities. With the help of such powers, people formed a bountiful homeland out of the wilderness. However, 500 years ago, the collapse of an ancient civilization turned the universe upside down...
Though the calamity the world suffered has ceased, peace has yet to be restored.

You play as the “The Traveler” Traveler”, a person from another world who has been separated from their sibling. Arriving in Teyvat, you seek out your lost twin while also uncovering the secrets of this world. Along the way you get to unlock and play as other characters.
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The game also has a [[https://genshin.mihoyo.com/en/manga supplementary web comic]] that serves to provide backstory and side stories to the main game.



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** ElementalPowers: There are around 7 of them as part of the world's theme; each playable character (including the Traveler) wields one. They are [[BlowYouAway Anemo]], [[ShockAndAwe Electro]], [[AnIcePerson Cryo]], [[MakingASplash Hydro]], [[PlayingWithFire Pryo]], [[DishingOutDirt Geo]] and one more (as of this edit) yet unveiled.
* {{Mascot}}: Paimon, the small fairy-like being portrayed on the game's icon. She also "speaks" in the official Genshin Impact site and in Twitter.
* MerchantCity: The nation of Liyue is this, as well as PortTown. The place is well known for its huge market activity and its local crafts.
* OminousFloatingCastle:
** The Celestia, the "abode of the gods". It is said to be a place of the gods and heroes of noteworthy legend, where they will "become one in the world" at the end of their life story after they're invited into it.
** Above the Liyue town, there's one called the "Jade Chamber", owned by one of the playable characters, Ningguang.
* VideogameFlight: The characters can glide from high places using special capes on their backs.
* {{Wutai}}: The game has one in Liyue, which is themed around old Chinese towns. There's also another city that is implied to be inspired by old Japan, where Kamisato Ayaka hails from.
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An open world fantasy RPG, Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. You play as the “The Traveler” a person from another world who has been separated from their sibling. Arriving in Teyvat, you seek out your lost twin while also uncovering the secrets of this world. Along the way you get to unlock and play as other characters.characters.

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*TheChosenMany: People who can wield one of the seven elements of the gods carry items called Visions that allow this.
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Genshin Impact is an upcoming game being developed by Mihoyo for PC, Console and Mobile. In will be released spring 2020 in multiple languages and regions.

An open world fantasy RPG, Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat. You play as the “The Traveler” a person from another world who has been separated from their sibling. Arriving in Teyvat, you seek out your lost twin while also uncovering the secrets of this world. Along the way you get to unlock and play as other characters.

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