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· The Version 6.6 Special Program was officially announced this Friday.
· The broadcast will take place on May 8th at 8 AM UTC-4 (May 8th, 9 PM KST).
· It will be simultaneously live-streamed on the official YouTube and Twitch channels, and will also be available as VOD.
· A total of 3 redeem codes will be revealed during the broadcast, allowing you to obtain free Primogems.
· Codes will be posted in real-time on the community tab, so subscribe to avoid missing out.
· Previous codes from broadcasts allowed players to obtain 100-300 Primogems.

· Nicole Reeyn: A 5-star Pyro Catalyst character for the first half of Version 6.6. Internal codename 'Code N'.
· Role: Shield generator and universal party ATK buffer. Holds importance comparable to a 5-star Bennett.
· Skill: Generates an ATK-based shield and increases party ATK.
· Elemental Burst: Deals AoE Pyro DMG and performs coordinated attacks linked to the current character's element.
· Lohen: A 5-star Cryo Polearm character for the second half of Version 6.6. Second-in-command of the Knights of Favonius. Main DPS.
· Features: Uses a dual resource system. Accumulates 'Delight' through attacks on the field, and 'Zest' or 'Triumph' through ally actions.
· Skill: Enters 'Stratagem' state, converting Normal Attacks to Cryo DMG and accumulating resources.
· Deals high-multiplier Cryo DMG upon resource consumption.
· Note: Lohen is scheduled to be added to the Standard Banner after his release.
· Prune: A new 4-star Anemo Catalyst character. Concept: Witch Hunter.
· Role: Anemo application off-field, swirl enabler, and party ATK buffer.
· Elemental Burst: Summons a pursuing bell that deals off-field AoE DMG and amplifies party ATK (based on Prune's ATK).
· Synergizes well with Nicole, Lohen, and Witch teams.

· First Half Pickup (Expected start May 20th):
     - 5-star: Nicole (New), Durin (Rerun)
     - 4-star: Includes Prune (New)
· Second Half Pickup (Expected start June 10th):
     - 5-star: Lohen (New), Mabika (Rerun)
· Weapon Banners:
     - First Half: Nicole's signature Catalyst 'Dustlight Sceptre' (Tentative Name)
     - Second Half: Lohen's signature Polearm 'Calamity Regret' (Tentative Name)
· If Lohen is confirmed for the Standard Banner, his value during the limited pickup period may differ.

· The Version 6.6 Archon Quest continues in Sumeru.
· Dottore and Pantalone will appear as key characters, dealing with themes related to Mansur and memory corruption.
· A new weekly boss, 'Dottore', is expected to appear. (Battle based on his clones or divisions)
· Pantalone: Appears as Dottore's main associate. This is his first significant in-game appearance.
· He financially supports Dottore's experiments through business partnerships, pursuing the advancement of power.
· Characterized by his elegant businessman demeanor and coin-related gestures.

· Version 6.6 is one of the last two patches before Snezhnaya's release.
· This Special Program is highly likely to include major foreshadowing or teasers related to Snezhnaya.
· It might be briefly previewed through Fatui visuals, Snezhnaya imagery, or the Tsaritsa's silhouette or dialogue.
· Content is expected to be at a level that builds anticipation rather than a full reveal.

· Events: A main event themed around witches and a smaller mini-game event will be held.
· Primogem Rewards: F2P players are expected to obtain over 9,500 Primogems.
· Main Rewards: Free Claymore skin, Crowns, Talent Materials, Ascension Materials, etc.
· New Artifacts: Two new artifact sets will be added from a new domain.
     - First Set: Specializes in the Superconduct reaction. 2-piece: ATK %. 4-piece: Superconduct DMG Bonus, and increases CRIT Rate when attacking enemies affected by Superconduct. (Believed to be for 'Sand Dragon' in Version 6.7)
     - Second Set: Specializes in Witch and Support. Energy Recharge and party Elemental DMG Bonus (additional effect for Witch teams).
· Other System Updates: Possibility of quality-of-life improvements like story save points.

· The Version 6.6 Special Program will reveal detailed information on Nicole, Lohen, and Prune, pickup banners, Pantalone's appearance, new artifacts, and event content.
· There's a high chance of Snezhnaya-related teasers being included.
· We recommend subscribing and enabling notifications to avoid missing the redeem codes that will be released immediately after the broadcast.
· The broadcast starts on May 8th at 9 PM KST.