Genshin Impact leaks: Players to get new Barbara skin for free in 1.6 update

Dimapur, May 9 (EMN): Genshin Impact players could get their hands on Barbara's new Summertime Sparkle skin through a new event called 'Echoing Narration' in the 1.6 update.

According to Twitter posts from Project Celestia and Genshin Report, the new Barbara skin can be acquired by completing all of the event tasks of Echoing Narration, which will arrive in Genshin Impact 1.6.

[1.6 Render] Barbara Costume: Summertime Sparkle.

HQ: https://t.co/znpx7pckdB
※ Subject to change.#ProjectCelestia pic.twitter.com/VdGHtlnBax

— Project Celestia (@projectcelestia) May 8, 2021

Our first look at the Barbara Summertime Sparkle Costume coming in Version 1.6 for free#原神 #原神アプデ情報 #Genshin_Impact #genshin #genshinimpact pic.twitter.com/vX5grNKwCd

— Genshin Report (@GenshinReport) May 7, 2021

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The new event will require Genshin Impact players to collect "Echo Shells" among other types of seashells and once players have collected enough shells they can then trade off their seashells for a free Barbara skin.

Another leak shows a first look into the upcoming Inazuma region and the new Archipelago island. The leak show new character Kazuha standing on the new islands and in one image he is shown standing right behind a Skiff Waypoint.

From the same source as the Maguu Kenki fight, a look at the 1.6 islands. It appears for now at least these are on a separate map from the main world with its own load-in icon. Captures are again not from an official beta. pic.twitter.com/m6s67Rm3jb

— AE Entropy (@AeEntropy) April 27, 2021

Another leak from Project Celestia shows that 1.6 update could bring a new mechanic for players to travel around the islands. The new method is called 'Mystical Skiff', and it will allow players to summon a 'mysterious waterborne vehicle' using a Skiff Waypoint.

[1.6 Render] The Mystical Skiff.
The Skiff is a very mysterious waterborne vehicle that can be summoned to its skipper's side using a Skiff Waypoint.
One person can only own one Skiff.

※ Subject to change.#ProjectCelestia pic.twitter.com/ZE11DsDWIF

— Project Celestia (@projectcelestia) April 29, 2021

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