Summary
- Version 5.3 in Genshin Impact will introduce two 5-Star characters with unique abilities, according to a leak.
- These new 5-Star characters coming in Version 5.3 could be Mavuika and Ping.
- Version 5.3 is expected to launch on January 1, 2025.
According to a recent leak, Version 5.3 will introduce two 5-Star characters to Genshin Impact, and given previous information, it may also be possible to guess their identity. As the Fontaine era steadily comes to an end, Genshin Impact sets the stage for a new cast of characters and a long list of quality-of-life features. Natlan is set to open its doors on August 28, 2024, and the first Event Banners will be headlined by Mualani and Kazuha.
The fourth Anniversary will also take place during Version 5.0, and to mark the occasion, players will be able to choose one 5-Star character in Genshin Impact from the Standard Banner for free. Not only will this tradition continue in each subsequent Anniversary event, but HoYoverse has also promised that new Standard Banners will be added in the future. However, the real gem of Version 5.0 concerns the Nightspirit's Blessing, a new combat feature exclusively provided by Natlan characters. Not only are new Artifact Sets built around the Nightspirit, but each character from Natlan is expected to have their own unique take on the mechanic.
With Xilonen expected to feature in Version 5.1, and Chasca set for Version 5.2 of Genshin Impact, players already have a good idea of how the Event Banners in Natlan will play out. However, thanks to the reliable hxg_diluc, the community may have the final piece of the puzzle for what awaits in Version 5.3. The information is originally sourced from DK2, who claims that two 5-Star characters will feature in Version 5.3, which is expected to launch on January 1, 2025.
Which 5-Star Characters Could Feature in Genshin Impact Version 5.3?
- Mavuika – 5-Star Pyro Claymore
- Ping – 5-Star Hydro Polearm
Given that Version 5.2 was confirmed to be skipping the Archon Quest, it implies that Version 5.3 will be the finale of Natlan instead. Furthermore, Version 5.3 will take place during the Lunar New Year, which also implies that the Lantern Rite will take place during its second half. If two 5-Star characters in Genshin Impact are expected to make their debut during the patch, then the only two choices that make sense are Mavuika and Ping.
While Mavuika was already rumored for Version 5.3, the Archon of a region traditionally releases during the finale of its Archon Quests. As for Madame Ping, multiple sources have confirmed the character for the Lantern Rite in 2025. Though she won't have the Nightsoul's Blessing in her kit, she is expected to have synergy with Xianyun with an ability kit that focuses on Plunging Attacks. In terms of upcoming 4-Star characters in Genshin Impact, the latest rumors pinpoint Olorun for Version 5.2 and Citlali for Version 5.3, with the latter having a Cryo vision.
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
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
