As the world of Teyvat continues to expand, the developers of Genshin Impact consistently introduce captivating, time-limited events that become the lifeblood for adventurers seeking precious Primogems. Among these fleeting wonders, the Secret Summer Paradise event from the Version 3.8 update stands out as a particularly memorable summer festival. This extraordinary event not only transported players to the whimsical, bottle-contained realm of the Veluriyam Mirage but also offered a treasure trove of exclusive rewards, including a stylish new outfit for the charming cavalry captain Kaeya and the chance to recruit the sleepy astrologist Layla for free, alongside a special outfit for the energetic Klee. For free-to-play and budget-conscious travelers, mastering this event was essential for both exploration and resource gathering.
🌟 Unlocking the Summer Adventure
Gaining entry to this fantastical summer getaway required meeting certain prerequisites. The foundational requirement for all players was completing the "Song of the Dragon and Freedom" Archon Quest, which concludes the Prologue chapter in Mondstadt. For a more immersive narrative experience, the game also recommended finishing several other quests:
| Recommended Quest | Importance & Unlock Condition |
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| Akasha Pulses, The Kalpa Flame Rises | The epic finale of the Sumeru story arc. As the narrative for the then-most recent major region, reaching this point required significant progression. |
| Eula's Story Quest: Act I | Accessible after the Mondstadt arc. Required spending Story Keys earned from Daily Commissions. |
| Sangonomiya Kokomi's Story Quest: Act I | Only available after completing the main storyline in the nation of Inazuma. |
Thankfully, a "Quick Start" feature was available on the event page, allowing eager adventurers to bypass these requirements. However, using it came with a caveat: players risked encountering story spoilers and characters they hadn't yet met in the main narrative.
🧭 Journeying to the Veluriyam Mirage
The adventure truly began with the event quest "An Invitation From Afar." This questline started in the familiar Knights of Favonius headquarters in Mondstadt, where the Traveler met with Jean, Kaeya, and the ever-enthusiastic Klee.
Klee revealed she had received a mysterious invitation and a magical envelope from her mother, Alice. This enchanted item teleported the group to the deserts of Sumeru, where they were joined by Eula and Collei. Their journey culminated in discovering a peculiar bottle in the desert—the gateway to the Veluriyam Mirage itself. While the initial steps were straightforward, the puzzles within the Mirage promised to test travelers' wits.
🔦 Navigating the Fairgrounds' Luminous Puzzles
The second event quest, set in the main Fairgrounds, introduced a central puzzle mechanic involving Crystal Lights and Brilliant Mirrors. The objective was to rotate lights and insert the correct mirrors to raise the Crystal Light's energy.
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The First Light: The game kindly marked the necessary components with yellow icons, making the initial puzzle a simple introduction. A treasure chest awaited as a reward for solving it.
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The Second Light & The Projector: For the next challenge, adventurers were advised to ignore the first marked light initially. Instead, they should head to the second light on the opposite side of the Crystal Light. Rotating it and placing a nearby prism inside removed a magical curtain, revealing a water droplet that created a Preprint Projector.
Crucial Tip: Before entering the projector's screen, players must remember to collect the second Brilliant Mirror located near the light they just adjusted.
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The Hat Maze: Inside the projector's surreal world, the path was guided by interactive hats.
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Interacting with the first hat led to a new screen with three additional hats.
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Choosing the first hat on this path led to a treasure chest—another reward missable after quest completion.
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Returning to the four-hat screen and selecting the hat on the far right provided the exit, spawning the player back in the main area where they could finally place the Brilliant Mirror into the first light.
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The Final Challenge: For the last segment, the key was to go directly to the second light on the left without rotating the first one. This area contained two Brilliant Mirrors. Placing them into their respective lights activated another Projector. This final test required precise timing to jump over rolling obstacles and reach the exit door. Inserting a final blue Brilliant Mirror into a nearby light completed the quest.
👔 Claiming the Exclusive Outfits
One of the major draws of the event was the opportunity to earn Kaeya's dashing new outfit, "Sailwind Shadow," for free. This was achieved by collecting Joyeux Vouchers scattered throughout the Veluriyam Mirage.
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Collection Sources: Floating collectibles yielded 4 vouchers each, while every treasure chest contained 1 voucher.
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Goal: Accumulating 150 Joyeux Vouchers on the event screen unlocked Kaeya's outfit. Milestone rewards were granted at every 30 vouchers, with a special gadget unlocked at 90 vouchers.
For those who missed the event, the outfit remained available for purchase with real money in the Character Outfits shop, albeit at a higher cost. Klee's adorable matching outfit, "Blossoming Starlight," was also available exclusively for purchase in the same shop, with a significant discount during the event period.
🌙 Welcoming Layla to the Team
After completing the second main event quest, the "Attractions" section unlocked on the event screen. This featured four delightful mini-games, each with multiple stages. Successfully completing parts of these games awarded Fascinating Phenocrysts.
On the event page, the "Night Star's Promise" section (located below Klee's icon) detailed the rewards. Recruiting the 4-star cryo character Layla required collecting 1,200 Fascinating Phenocrysts. Generous bundles of Primogems and other materials were also awarded at every 300-Phenocryst milestone.
Here’s a quick guide to the Attractions mini-games:
| Mini-Game | Description & Objective |
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| Spino Blaster 🎈 | A first-person shooter-style game where you control a water cannon to pop balloons for points. Beware of balloons with negative effects! |
| Sojourns of the Barking Fox 🦊 | A flying game reminiscent of the Sorush mechanics in Sumeru. Guide a small creature through rings to score points. |
| Dance of Flashing Thought ⚔️ | A combat challenge. Defeating enemies charges a special bar; once full, it creates a damaging zone of light around your character. |
| Bing-Bang Finchball 🎯 | A precision shooting game. Launch balls onto a target board; smaller target areas yield higher scores. |
The Secret Summer Paradise event exemplified Genshin Impact's talent for creating immersive, reward-rich limited-time experiences. It blended exploration, puzzle-solving, character-driven stories, and engaging mini-games into a cohesive summer package that left a lasting impression on the Traveler's journey through Teyvat. For those who experienced it, the memories of the Veluriyam Mirage and its treasures remain a highlight of their adventures.
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