Summary
A recent rumor fromGenshin Impactis hinting at a major addition to the game coming with the Version 5.5 update, suggesting the in-game map will be expanding. The massively popular open-world RPG from HoYoverse has seen plenty of significant expansions throughout the game’s recent updates, following the launch of Natlan earlier this year. The game’s sixth playable region has already seen an expansion to its map in the Version 5.2 update and the upcoming Version 5.3 will welcome thehighly-anticipated release of Pyro Archon Mavuika. Now, a major addition is rumored to be on the way for Version 5.5.
Genshin Impacthas seen a plethora of rumors and leaks about new content throughout the game’s Natlan cycle, with plenty said to be on the way. Early information has hinted at multiple upcoming characters said to be joining the roster, ranging from a new Inazuma character to Fatui Harbinger Capitano. Even characters like the long-rumored Xbalanque and Childe’s mentor Skirk have been mentioned as potentially appearing during the newest region’s time in the spotlight. Another exciting update toGenshin Impactis now being teased a few patches ahead of time.
Genshin Impact Leak Hints at Map Expansion in Version 5.5
New information shared by prominent HoYoverse leaker Hxg is hinting atthe addition of a new area toGenshin Impact’s mapin Version 5.5. The leak is vague on details, not confirming the location of the new area, though Hxg has generally been considered a trusted leaker byGenshin Impactfans. The expansion would also align withprevious additions toGenshin Impact, typically featuring new map expansions for past regions during the midpoint of regional cycles.Genshin Impact’s Version 5.5 is currently expected to launch on March 26.
Genshin Impact’s rumored map update comes as the expansion of the game’s map has become a central focus of recent leaks. A major leak fromGenshin Impacthas suggested that players may not be arriving to the main body of Snezhnaya in Version 6.0, insteadvisiting the Snezhnayan border city of Nod-Krai. Leaks have also suggested that the Version 6 cycle may introduce several previously-rumored locations, including Fontaine’s Mont Esus and Mondstadt’s Dornman Port.
The rumored expansion toGenshin Impact’s map will follow what looks to be an exciting update toGenshin Impactwith Version 5.3. Alongside the previously-mentioned release of Mavuika, the update will finallyintroduce the Pyro Traveler to the game, given to players through the game’s story. The update is also expected to kick off the annual Lantern Rite festivities, with Lan Yan releasing as a four-star Anemo Catalyst user during Version 5.3.Genshin Impact’s map looks to be expanding substantially throughout the remainder of the Natlan cycle and into Version 6.
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