Ladies and gentlemen, travelers! The development team is back to share the latest news about the upcoming 3.6 version, “Celebrations and Wisdom,” which is set to arrive on April 12. With the introduction of two new playable characters, Bai Shuo and Kavi, you will join your friends and scholars in participating in a uniquely themed celebration event—The Academy Gala.
Simultaneously, the vast desert region of Shively will see a significant expansion, bringing with it the mysterious crystal, ancient dragons, and the secretive region of “Shade Oasis” from the Cavern Kingdom secrets.
The Academy Gala is hosted by the most prestigious academic institutions across all of Teyvat, offering an exceptional opportunity to learn about the six schools of the Order of the Celestial Pillar. Each school belongs to one of the six schools of the Order of the Celestial Pillar and represents one of the six different forms of wisdom. The Academy Gala will consist of two parts: the Carnival and the Tournament.
At the Carnival, guests can explore different booths to learn about each school’s research focus and achievements through fun and creative games. For example, the Yeila School of Illuminationism, which specializes in astronomy and stars, will set up a star disk game at their booth, where guests can adjust the height and angle of the star disk to light up the stars and create special patterns. On the booth dedicated to the School of Wise Talk, which pursues technological and architectural research, participants can try to learn how to build a specific channel with the least materials within a limited space through a game.
In addition to the fun games and celebrations, the Tournament will provide a stage for representatives from the six schools to compete. As the story progresses, we can also expect some old friends to appear in the Tournament. The Yeila Invitational mission will be unveiled in the 3.6 version.
Buried deep within the vast desert, the “Shade Oasis” lies hidden, composed of uninhabitable deserts and enchanting flower meadows. According to legend, this place was one of the main battlefields of the Cavern Kingdom disaster five hundred years ago. Today, this land has been polluted and contaminated, with toxic “gray residue” and foul mists spreading into caves and swamps.
However, hope remains, as the creatures from the Oasis, the “Flower Spirits,” have not given up on this land. The most courageous Flower Spirit, Shusu, will bestow upon the traveler unique abilities, allowing them to fly over certain areas within the new region and reach places that are inaccessible by foot.
As you approach the new region, a cave may guide you to the giant, luminescent dwelling of the green dragon, Apep, the former ruler of the old Shively. Apep was once a green dragon, who once ruled over Shively, but its appearance changed due to an unknown disease. To learn more about this great dragon, its history in Shively, and its connection to the gods, you can explore the new Mythic Quest, “Chapter of the Wise Master: Part 2,” featuring Natsuisa.
More types of enemies will also join the new region. The grass dragon will appear as a powerful BOSS in the combat area, and the Deep Sinners from the Abyssal Sect will appear as the BOSS. Additionally, the Chomu family will be expanded with two new members: the Chomu Wind Scout and the Chomu Water Scout.
In the 3.6 version, the two new playable characters, Bai Shuo and Kavi, are renowned in their respective domains. Bai Shuo is the owner of the Unpredictable Hut, and he will become a playable character for players with five-star artifacts, wielding the power of the grass element to heal teammates. His Mythic Quest, “Chapter of the Suspended Medicine,” will reveal the lesser-known stories of this beloved and trusted physician. As a master of healing arts, Bai Shuo