Summary
Genshin Impacthas revealed official gameplay footage of Mavuika, Citlali, and Lan Yan in the latest developer livestream, as well as Lantern Rite skins for Hu Tao and Xiangling. While Version 5.3 won’t be adding a new zone to Natlan, it is expected to be one of the most ambitiousGenshin Impactpatches in terms of content. In addition to Mavuika, Citlali, and Lan Yan, players will also be able to finally obtain the Pyro Traveler over the course of the Archon Quest. Though Version 5.3 will close out the main story in Natlan, it will also feature a Story Quest for Mavuika and a Tribal Chronicle for Citlali.
The Lantern Rite will take place in the second half of Version 5.3, andGenshin Impactplayers will be able to obtain a total of 20 Intertwined Wishes for free via login rewards and the in-game mail system. They will also be able to invite a free Liyue 4-Star character of their choice, including Lan Yan. Thecontroversial Chronicled Wish from Version 4.5is also set to make an appearance in Version 5.3 – this time featuring Liyue characters who haven’t had a rerun in a while, such as Shenhe and Ganyu.
The developer livestream showcased combat and exploration gameplay of theupcomingGenshin Impactcharacters. While Mavuika is primarily a hypercarry, players can also use the Pyro Archon as an off-fielder in a similar vein to Raiden Shogun. On the other hand, Citlali will be the game’s third 5-Star Shield Support, providing a Cryo Shield to the active character, dealing off-field Cryo damage, and granting buffs to Pyro and Hydro damage by triggering Melt or Freeze reactions, respectively.
Genshin Impact: Special Program Livestream for Version 5.3
Another notable aspect of Version 5.3 will be the debut of two new character outfits for Xiangling andHu Tao inGenshin Impact, with the latter having recently featured on the Event Banners in Version 5.1. In terms of Event Banners for Version 5.3, Citlali and Mavuika will headline the first half of the patch, while Arlecchino and Clorinde will be present during the second half. Lan Yan will feature alongside the latter two 5-Star characters. Notably, this will be the first time inGenshin Impact’s history that both new 5-Stars will debut in the first half, breaking a rule introduced by the game during Inazuma.
The livestream teased futureGenshin Impactcharacters, and though players could only see their silhouettes, keen eyes managed to spot Iansan, Dahlia, Ifa, and Skirk in the lineup. The developers also took time to teaseSnezhnaya inGenshin Impact, though players will need to wait a bit longer for footage of Nod-Krai and the seventh playable region of Teyvat. Version 5.3 is set to launch on June 03, 2025.
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Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
