Genshin Impact reveals details of the Hu Tao skin and how to obtain it

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Summary

  • Hu Tao's new outfit “Cherries Snow-Laden” will be available in the game for 1,350 Genesis Crystals until February 10th.

  • After that date, the in-game store price will increase to 1,680 Genesis Crystals.

  • Xiangling will also receive a free outfit along with Hu Tao, likely available during the Lantern Rite Festival.

Genshin Impact has revealed more details about its new skin for popular Pyro polearm user, Hu Tao. The special program event held recently for Genshin Impact Update 5.3 confirmed that Hu Tao will be one of the characters receiving a new outfit.

While the game's main focus is on the playable characters, HoYoverse doesn't introduce many cosmetics into the game for them. Skin releases are almost always timed around major annual events, such as the Lantern Rite Festival and the Summer Event.

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After previously posting a short skin trailer, Genshin Impact has now provided more information on Hu Tao's new outfit, known as Cherries Snow-Laden. The new skin features a much lighter palette than Hu Tao's original darker outfit, reflecting his association with the Wangsheng Funeral Home. Although many fans expected the skin to become available in the second part of the update, the announcement confirmed that players would be able to obtain it once Genshin Impact Version 5.3 is launched. The only way to acquire this skin is through the in-game store. Luckily, it will be offered at a discounted price of 1,350 Genesis Crystals during a special promotion that runs from the start of version 5.3 until February 10th. After this period, the price will return to the normal 1,680 Genesis Crystals.

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  • The in-game store after version 5.3 will launch for 1,350 Genesis Crystals until February 10, then 1,680 Genesis Crystals after that.

The skin's official description also reveals that it was a gift from another Pyro user Genshin ImpactLiyue fans' favorite Xiangling. Xiangling will also receive a new outfit, which will apparently be available for free. However, unlike Hu Tao's outfit, which will be available immediately with version 5.3, Xiangling's skin should arrive together with the Lantern Rite Festival, presented in the second part of the update. To get Xiangling's new outfit, players will likely need to complete a few simple quests.

Players should act quickly to obtain the Xiangling skin, as, if HoYoverse follows its usual pattern, the outfit will only be free during Genshin Impactthe Lantern Rite Festival. Once the event ends, the skin will likely be available exclusively via the in-game store. Players have praised HoYoverse for adding new outfits to popular characters, like the beloved duo Liyue.

Despite being introduced in 2021, Hu Tao is still considered a powerful S-tier DPS unit Genshin Impactboasting a unique gameplay style. Meanwhile, Xiangling is probably the most used four-star character, along with Bennett, thanks to his ability to apply significant elemental damage even when switched. This makes her the perfect support choice for her friend Hu Tao.

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