Summary
- Version 5.5 of Genshin Impact will reportedly add the rest of the Fontaine Artifact sets to the Strongbox system.
- These include Song of Days Past, Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods, Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy, and Unfinished Reverie.
- Genshin Impact Version 5.5 is expected to be released on March 28, 2025.
According to the latest Genshin Impact leak, Version 5.5 will finally add the rest of the Fontaine Artifact Sets to the Strongbox system. While the Fontaine era is beloved by many Genshin Impact fans, one of its most underrated contributions has been its slate of Artifact Sets. As one of the best Support characters in the entire game, Furina opened up the Marechaussee Hunter set to non-Fontaine hypercarries, allowing them to benefit from the set's bonus. On the other hand, the Golden Troupe gave older characters like Fischl an alternative way to scale up their power.
However, farming for Artifacts in Genshin Impact has always been considered a massive chore. While the developers have attempted to curb some of the grind by offering features like the Sanctifying Elixir or the Strongbox, the path to decking out a Genshin Impact character with their preferred Artifacts is a long and arduous one. While the Marechaussee Hunter and the Golden Troupe were added to the Strongbox in Natlan, there were still three important sets missing from the system.
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Thankfully, it seems that Version 5.5 will fix this issue, as FireflyNews reveals that the following Artifact Sets will be added to the Strongbox: Song of Days Past, Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods, Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy, and Unfinished Reverie. Navia mains in Genshin Impact will no doubt be happy to hear the news, as many of them have ceaselessly farmed Waterfall Wen since Version 4.3. This change will no doubt free up many players from their farming duties, allowing them to spend their Resin in Genshin Impact on the new Artifact Domain.
Genshin Impact: Artifact Sets Added to the Strongbox System in Version 5.5
|
Name |
Domain |
Added In |
|---|---|---|
|
Song of Days Past |
Waterfall Wen |
Version 5.3 |
|
Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods |
Waterfall Wen |
Version 5.3 |
|
Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy |
Faded Theater |
Version 5.6 |
|
Unfinished Reverie |
Faded Theater |
Version 5.6 |
While Song of Days Past is significantly less popular than the other three sets, this change will no doubt be welcomed by the Genshin Impact community. The upcoming Artifact Sets in Genshin Impact seem to be themed around two characters: Varesa and Skirk. The Artifact Set intended for Varesa will provide significant bonuses to Plunging Attacks, while the one intended for Skirk seems to be locked to characters without Elemental Energy.
It should be noted that the developers teased a change to the Sanctifying Elixir in Genshin Impact, and that Version 5.5 would guarantee the chosen attributes are upgraded at least twice. Details on this change will likely be discussed during the next developer livestream, which should be on March 14, 2025. As for the update itself, Version 5.5 is expected to come out on March 28, 2025.
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
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
