Summary
- According to a leak, Version 5.5 of Genshin Impact will introduce the Great Volcano of Tollan as a multi-layered zone.
- The update is expected to include new characters and artifacts.
- Natlan's content release schedule is back-loaded but not necessarily smaller than past regions.
A recent Genshin Impact leak has revealed that Version 5.5 will take players to the Great Volcano of Tollan, the next map expansion for Natlan that features the Collective of Plenty. Compared to its predecessors, the region of Natlan in Genshin Impact has had a rather unorthodox release schedule. By Version 5.4, the Natlan era will only have one Artifact Domain and two zones. By Version 4.4, the Fontaine era had two Artifact Domains and four zones – double the amount of content by comparison.
While this does not mean that Natlan will be a smaller region compared to previous patch cycles, it does imply that it will be back-loaded in a way that Genshin Impact players have yet to experience. Version 5.2 introduced the Flower-Feather Clan and the Masters of the Night-Wind, but one more tribe still remains unexplored: the Collective of Plenty, located in Southwestern Natlan, whose champions include Genshin Impact characters like Varesa and Iansan.
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According to Uncle Teyvat, not only will Version 5.5 feature the Great Volcano of Tollan, but it will be a multi-layered zone – with an aerial and a subterranean map on top of the base layer. The Collective of Plenty will have its main settlement on the northern slopes of Tollan, and players will be able to traverse the area with the help of the Tatankasaurs. It should be noted that Uncle Teyvat is certain that Mare Jivari is coming to Genshin Impact, and is intended to be the next zone after Tollan – either in Version 5.6 or Version 5.7.
Genshin Impact Leak Teases the Great Volcano of Tollan for Version 5.5
The Great Volcano of Tollan, on top of being an important location in Natlan lore, is intended to be the next step in the Traveler's journey with their Saurian companion. Bringing both Golden Entreaties to the volcano will likely play a major role in the next World Quest series, and according to Uncle Teyvat, this piece of the zone will have a separate map (like Remuria or Enkanomiya). While not yet confirmed, it's highly likely that the next Artifact Domain in Genshin Impact will feature in the upcoming zone as well.
Version 5.5 is overall shaping up to be a large content update. Given that neither Version 5.3 nor Version 5.4 have featured a map expansion, it may be just what Genshin Impact needs to shake itself out of a lull. In addition to the new zone, Version 5.5 will also see the debut of Iansan and Varesa to Genshin Impact, and it is expected to launch on March 26, 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
