Ahead of the debut of the Baizhu banner on May 2, 2023, HoYoVerse shared a brand new trailer for the five-star Genshin Impact trailer. This is likely one of the cinematic character demos. This means whereas some gameplay components are proven, it’s extra about introducing the character’s persona and background. In the case of Baizhu, it means once more referring to his undisclosed sickness and the severity of it.
The video begins with a pot within the sickness brewing some type of medicine. One of the Genshin Impact Treasure Hoarder enemies comes as much as steal it, however Baizhu stops them. Changsheng, the speaking snake at all times by his aspect, then notes that extra confirmed as much as steal it. Baizhu then makes use of his Dendro catalyst talents to assault them whereas therapeutic and shielding himself. At concerning the 1:16 mark, Changsheng references mortality. After a Treasure Hoarder threatens his life, Baizhu says, “My mortality is no one’s concern but mine.” This is a reference to the truth that the character is seemingly affected by a lethal sickness in-game.
The video ends with a twist revealing precisely what sort of medication Baizhu was engaged on, in addition to a cameo from his assistant Qiqi.
This is one in every of two methods HoYoVerse is introducing the character forward of his playable debut. There’s additionally an online occasion operating till May 3, 2023.
Genshin Impact is obtainable for the PS4, PS5, PC, and cell units, and HoYoVerse already informed us the Baizhu banner will run May 2-23, 2023.