Summary
- Update 5.3 in Genshin Impact will introduce new characters Mavuika and Citlali, two highly anticipated five-star units.
- The Special Program for Version 5.3 on December 20, 2024, will feature free Primogems and promotional codes.
- Mavuika will be an offensive unit with a Pyro-infused motorcycle, while Citlali is rumored to be a Cryo support with shields and AoE Cryo damage.
Genshin Impact has confirmed the official release date and time for the new Special Program for Version 5.3. Since its release, Genshin Impact has been hosting livestreams before each update, revealing most of the upcoming content, including regions, characters, and weapons.
Developer HoYoverse has confirmed that Update 5.3 will feature two new five-star units: the long-awaited Mavuika and Citlali. Mavuika has been one of the most anticipated characters in the game since the Natlan region arrived, which is not a big surprise considering she's known as the Pyro Archon.
Besides showcasing the new characters and weapons in action, another reason players look forward to Special Program events is the opportunity to get free Primogems, as the livestream includes three Genshin Impact promotional codes. A new post on Genshin Impact's official Twitter account revealed that Version 5.3 will be called Incandescent Ode of Resurrection and is scheduled for December 20, 2024, at 7:00 AM (UTC-5). The official art for the program features Mavuika, and players can expect the update to revolve around this Archon, who is expected to be featured in the first banner cycle. Meanwhile, Citlali should get her banner appearance in the second part of the update.
Genshin Impact: 5.3 Special Program Date Confirmed
When it comes to their performance on the field, recent Genshin Impact beta leaks have revealed that Mavuika will be an offensive unit that can fit into multiple team compositions. At the same time, Citlali is rumored to be a Cryo support. Mavuika's kit will allow her to serve as either a main or sub-DPS character. Like all other Natlan characters, Mavuika will have the Nightsoul system implemented in her kit.
One of the most unique aspects of her design is the Pyro-infused motorcycle, which can be used to travel the overworld or deal massive amounts of AoE damage. Even though beta testing revealed that Mavuika's DPS numbers can get quite high, many fans seem disappointed in her overall power, claiming they expected more from the leader of Natlan. Compared to previous Genshin Impact Archons, who are known for their flexibility, Mavuika's kit seems much more restrictive, especially because it requires Nightsoul points to function effectively.
Mavuika should have great synergy with the other five-star character in this update, Citlali, whose kit makes her a strong choice for teams with Pyro DPS units. According to beta data, Citlali's kit in Genshin Impact will heavily revolve around her Elemental Skill, which allows her to create a powerful shield, summon a creature called Itzpapa, and deal AoE Cryo damage.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
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...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
