Summary
A reliable source in theGenshin Impactcommunity has revealed that Skirk will be a 5-Star Cryo character set for release in Version 5.7. While Natlan is still in the middle of its era with Version 5.3, the developers ofGenshin Impacthave teased the next six months of content in the latest livestream. Coupled with mentions of Nod-Krai and the Collective of Plenty,Genshin Impactalso shared an image of seven upcoming characters, albeit their models were presented as black silhouettes.
Version 5.3 will add Mavuika, Citlali, andLan Yan toGenshin Impact, and thus round out the first half of Natlan’s roster, but there is still plenty to look forward to. Version 5.4 will see the debut of a new Standard Banner character in Mizumi, an Anemo 5-Star from Inazuma. Iansan will join her as an Electro 4-Star from the Collective of Plenty. Version 5.5 will follow up with Varesa, the 5-Star character from Iansan’s tribe, who will also be accompanied by Ifa, the 4-Star from the Flower-Feather Clan.
However, givenher role inGenshin Impact’s lore, it’s quite possible that Skirk will be the most exciting character in the latter half of Natlan. She is a disciple of Surtalogi and the master of Tartaglia, and was encountered by the Traveler and Neuvillette during the finale of Fontaine’s story. A leakshared by hxg_diluc via Full Stop Chanclaims that Skirk will be a Cryo character with a release date set for Version 5.7. Assuming no delays, this would mean that Skirk would make her playable debut on July 10, 2025.
Genshin Impact: Who is Skirk?
Described as a master swordswoman, Skirk spends most of her time exploring the Abyss. She taught Tartaglia to wield the Foul Legacy and took him under her wing when he fell into the Abyss. While her presence in the main story is limited, Skirk has revealed to the Traveler and Neuvillette that the Gnoses are the remains of the third Descender. Most players assumed thatSkirk inGenshin Impactwould become playable at some point, but very few expected that it would happen in Natlan.
It should be noted that Skirk wielding a Sword isn’t outright confirmed, but is still a healthy assumption to make, given her background. Though some players are undoubtedly disappointed that Skirk won’t introduce anew Element toGenshin Impact, Cryo certainly needs more modern characters, and there are many ways for Skirk to improve upon Cryo in turn. Though her release date may seem far away, it’s possible that Skirk will make another presence in Nod-Krai with Tartaglia, asGenshin Impactslowly sets the stage for Snezhnaya.
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