Genshin 5.6 Update May 7 & Beauty Collab

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Genshin Impact's Version 5.6 "Paralogism" update launches May 7, bringing players back to Mondstadt with a new Archon Quest featuring familiar faces like Venti and Albedo.

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Two new characters join the roster: Escoffier, a 5-star Cryo chef who heals allies and weakens enemies, and Ifa, a 4-star Anemo vet accompanied by his saurian friend Cacucu.

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Players can test their skills against a new weekly boss on a magical chessboard and manage an amusement park in Fontaine's Chevalmarin Film Fantasyland event.

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Limited-time redemption codes from the April 25 livestream offer players free Primogems and other valuable in-game resources.

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Genshin Impact teams up with Charlotte Tilbury for its first major beauty collaboration, featuring character Mona Megistus as the face of the campaign.

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Two exclusive beauty boxes priced at £55 and £155 include Charlotte Tilbury products and Genshin Impact merchandise, plus codes for in-game rewards.

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The beauty boxes became available April 30 on charlottetilbury.com and the brand's app, reaching fans in over 35 countries and regions worldwide.

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This partnership marks Charlotte Tilbury's first gaming collaboration, with the brand founder calling it a celebration of "exploration, magic, and empowerment."

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