Genshin Impact's first major update is just a few weeks away, bringing with it a flood of shiny new toys to play with. Below, we'll break down each of the major changes, and conclude with an exploration of what they mean for you and Genshin Impact going forward.

Many thanks to Redditor u/polonoid75 for translating and collecting the massive amount of sporadic information that leaked in the run-up to this update (installation guide).

Please note that this article and the original leaks in the Reddit post above contain major spoilers.

The character I’m most excited about is without a doubt Childe, a Hydro Bow user whose elemental ability is essentially used to switch between ranged and melee modes. Activating his elemental ability replaces his equipped bow with a melee attack combo involving elemental blades and a polearm.