Genshin Impact 7.0 Adds a TPS Mode and the Eye of Graeae in Snezhnaya

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Genshin Impact Version 7.0, titled 'Everwinter Without Mercy,' launches on August 12, skipping Version 6.8 and opening the frozen nation of Snezhnaya.
Snezhnaya is a cold, industrial region powered by Kresnik energy, with sparse settlements connected by a train network to the capital Snezhnograd, home of the Fatui.
A new Archon Quest covers a catastrophic blizzard, an energy crisis, and faction tensions, rewarding up to 560 Primogems.
The Eye of Graeae tool provides cold protection, train summoning, and Prime Ice Constructs, and unlocks a third-person shooter (TPS) mode with modifiable firearms.
New combat reaction Stellar Swirl is triggered by combining Anemo and Cryo.
New characters: Odette (5-star Cryo sword, ballerina support) and Alyosha (4-star Electro polearm with dog companion), with Alyosha free via Archon Quest progression.
Event wishes phase 1 features Odette, Alyosha, and Arlecchino rerun; phase 2 features Flins and Ineffa reruns.
Limited-time events include train racing, target shooting, domain challenges, a free Diona invite, and a spooky summer tale event in Miliastra Wonderland.

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