Throughout recent patches, Genshin Impact has introduced a variety of new bosses with unique mechanics for its newest region. Some bosses like the Jadeplume Terrorshroom and the desert’s Matrix boss feature different reactions to Genshin’s various elements, while others like the Dendro Hypostasis require players to use the Dendro element to defeat it. Others like the Aeonblight Drake have kept the game’s traditional structure, but added new techniques like elemental resistances and aerial mobility. Now, Genshin’s next boss shares some similarities with one that came before.
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A recent post to the Genshin Impact leaks subreddit has shared footage of the new boss, titled the Wind-Bitten Sandworm, in an underground desert arena. The boss takes the form of a giant burrowing worm with a tail similar to the head of Genshin’s pre-existing Regisvine enemies. The video shows the creature emerging and diving into the sands with players taking advantage of its limited above-ground time to deal damage. The Wind-Bitten Sandworm is believed to be coming to Genshin Impact alongside the expansion of Sumeru’s desert in Version 3.4.
While the Wind-Bitten Sandworm looks to bring underground mechanics to the game’s newest boss, its temporary invulnerability would not be the first instance of a similar gameplay element. The Ruin Serpent, previously introduced in Version 2.6, features a similar style of gameplay with the massive machine burrowing underground. The initial leak notably did not reveal any of the Sandworm’s attacks, with the creature’s offensive pattern still unclear. The gameplay also shows off more of Yaoyao, also set to come during Version 3.4, during the fight with the Sandworm.
Despite Genshin Impact’s Version 3.3 only releasing just over a week ago, the beta tests for Version 3.4 have already given fans an idea of what to expect from the next patch. HoYoVerse recently revealed Alhaitham and Yaoyao as the newest characters joining Genshin Impact, along with a pair of new weapons. The upcoming version is also set to feature the return of the popular Lantern Rite event, bringing back the standard free Liyue four-star character from both past Lantern Rites. Between new bosses, characters and events, Genshin Impact has plenty in store for fans in Version 3.4.
Genshin Impact is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.
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