Genshin Impact fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the game’s Version 4.0 update, and a recent leak has shed some light on the story elements of the highly anticipated Fontaine region. HoYoverse, known for keeping information about Fontaine under wraps, has slowly revealed tidbits about the region through in-game lore and leaks. Fontaine is expected to showcase lakes and rivers due to its affiliation with the Hydro Archon and will boast advanced technological aspects, making it one of the most technologically advanced regions in Teyvat. Now, fresh leaks are offering a glimpse into Fontaine’s story.
While specific details about Fontaine’s story remain scarce, HoYoverse has dropped subtle hints about the upcoming region. Fontaine is said to revolve around the theme of “justice,” as suggested by the early “Travail” story trailer and in-game dialogue. The region’s advanced technology has already made an impact on the game, with the in-game Kamera originating from Fontaine. Recent leaks suggest that Fontaine’s story will have significant political elements.
Renowned Genshin Impact leaker Vississ has shared a leak that provides insight into the key themes of the Version 4.0 story. The leak indicates that Fontaine’s story will focus on a political and social imbalance, with a strong emphasis on the “contradictions between upper and lower classes” and a notable “wealth gap.” Environmental pollution is also expected to be a central aspect of the story. Fans have already drawn comparisons between Fontaine’s reported narrative and another recent release from HoYoverse, Honkai: Star Rail’s Belobog.
Fontaine’s story, centered around the division between the region’s elites and lower class, is likely to echo themes explored in the game’s most recent region, Sumeru. The divide between the desert-dwelling Eremites and the academics of Sumeru City played a significant role in Sumeru’s story. Additionally, pollution was addressed during the Sumeru storyline with the emergence of “Withering Zones” in the rainforest. The Version 4.0 update for Fontaine is expected to launch after the conclusion of Version 3.8 in mid-August.
As Version 4.0 draws closer, more details about the upcoming Fontaine region have emerged, including leaked character models and gameplay details for characters like Lyney and Lynette. Information about the player’s arrival in Fontaine has also surfaced, indicating that players will enter the region from Sumeru rather than a rumored new area in Liyue. With just a few months remaining until the release of Genshin Impact’s newest region, excitement is mounting among fans as they anticipate the next chapter in the game’s expansive world.
