Summary
- Signora's possible return could change the game forever, breaking the tradition of letting the dead stay dead in Genshin Impact.
- If Signora is resurrected, it could open the door for more deceased characters to come back, potentially trivializing the impact of death in the game.
- Bringing back characters like Signora or Tomo could cheapen the emotional impact of their deaths, altering the stakes and storytelling in Genshin Impact.
In Genshin Impact, the Fatui Harbingers represent a powerful threat to both Teyvat and the Traveler. The first encounter players had with these enigmatic characters was La Signora, The Fair Lady, forcibly taking Venti's Gnosis from him. Signora continued to cause chaos across Liyue and Inazuma until her execution by the Raiden Shogun. Despite her defeat seeming final (she was literally disintegrated by the Musuo no Hitotachi), rumors persist about her possible revival.
If Signora were resurrected, Genshin Impact would never be the same. The game has never given in to popular demands to bring characters back from the dead and has always let the dead stay dead. Breaking this tradition would open the door to many previously mentioned, and definitely deceased, characters coming into play. Death wouldn't feel so final knowing that resurrection is possible.
Crimson Witch of Embers Signora's Hopeful Return
The most recent rumors involving the resurrection of La Signora come from leaker Little Teyvat. According to them, "Signora has quite a few more episodes in the future." Within the Genshin Impact community, Signora has always been a likely candidate for a return, considering her history, design, and impact on players.
Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter
Signora's real name is Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter. Before tragedy struck, she was a woman from Mondstadt who was in love with a man called Rostam. She and her love were separated when she was accepted into the Sumeru Akademiya. While she was away, the Cataclysm struck and monsters killed Rostam. Upon her return to Mondstadt, she harnessed her rage and grief to become the now legendary Crimson Witch of Flames. This incredible Pyro power took away her humanity and is likely the reason why she was able to live as a beautiful young woman for the past 500 years.
The artifact set also called the Crimson Witch of Flames were once items touched and/or owned by the Crimson Witch of Flames "who once dreamt of burning away all the demons in the world." The descriptions of these artifacts tell Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter's story.
The Eighth Fatui Harbinger
Signora didn't become Signora until she was recruited by the Fatui's leader, Pierro. He gave her a Cryo Delusion that calmed the flames that consumed her, and so she became the cold, calculating woman that players came to know. Given her design—a catalyst floating beside her—players expected this character to eventually become playable in the same way that Childe, also a Fatui Harbinger, was made into a 5-star unit. The newest update will also make Arlecchino, the Fourth Fatui Harbinger, a playable character. This begs the question as to why Signora was left out.
Resurrections Could Trivialize Characters in Genshin Impact
All the playable characters in Genshin Impact are alive and well in the current timeline of the game. To make an exception for Signora would likely bring about suggestions that other characters known to be long gone be made into playable units.
Kazuha's friend, dubbed "Tomo" by the community, is one example of a deceased character whom players would be excited to spend their Wishes on. His death at the hands of the Raiden Shogun was a key point in the whole of the story of the Traveler's time in Inazuma. To undo this defeat would perhaps cheapen the emotional impact it had on Kazuha, the Traveler, and the players.
There is also the question of how Signora would be brought back to life. The next stop on the Traveler's journey is Natlan, where the Pyro Archon resides. Signora's deep connection to the element of flames could somehow come into play in this region. It's also possible, however, that Signora's "future episodes" instead refer to someone else taking up the mantle of the Crimson Witch of Flames and thus resurrecting her memory.
As it is, these rumors of a revival are just rumors. Genshin Impact hasn't brought any characters back from the dead yet. To do so would lower the stakes: knowing that a character can be resurrected takes away the finality of death and makes a defeat like Signora's or Tomo's less emotional. Players would be left to wonder why some characters got revived while others (Xiao's fellow Yaksha, for example) were not. The game would literally change, and perhaps not for the better.
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
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!
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Metascore
- 86
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5
