Summary
- Skirk will be a 5-Star Cryo character in Genshin Impact Version 5.7, according to a leak.
- The character's role in the lore suggests she will be a major addition to the Natlan roster.
A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has revealed that Skirk will be a 5-Star Cryo character set for release in Version 5.7. While Natlan is still in the middle of its era with Version 5.3, the developers of Genshin Impact have teased the next six months of content in the latest livestream. Coupled with mentions of Nod-Krai and the Collective of Plenty, Genshin Impact also shared an image of seven upcoming characters, albeit their models were presented as black silhouettes.
Version 5.3 will add Mavuika, Citlali, and Lan Yan to Genshin Impact, and thus round out the first half of Natlan's roster, but there is still plenty to look forward to. Version 5.4 will see the debut of a new Standard Banner character in Mizumi, an Anemo 5-Star from Inazuma. Iansan will join her as an Electro 4-Star from the Collective of Plenty. Version 5.5 will follow up with Varesa, the 5-Star character from Iansan's tribe, who will also be accompanied by Ifa, the 4-Star from the Flower-Feather Clan.
Genshin Impact Teases Upcoming Characters for 2025
Genshin Impact reveals the lineup of playable characters that will be released in the first six months of 2025, including one major lore figure.
However, given her role in Genshin Impact's lore, it's quite possible that Skirk will be the most exciting character in the latter half of Natlan. She is a disciple of Surtalogi and the master of Tartaglia, and was encountered by the Traveler and Neuvillette during the finale of Fontaine's story. A leak shared by hxg_diluc via Full Stop Chan claims that Skirk will be a Cryo character with a release date set for Version 5.7. Assuming no delays, this would mean that Skirk would make her playable debut on June 18, 2025.
Genshin Impact: Who is Skirk?
- Name: Skirk
- Rarity: 5-Star
- Element: Cryo
- Weapon: Sword
- Model: Tall Female
- Release: Version 5.7
Described as a master swordswoman, Skirk spends most of her time exploring the Abyss. She taught Tartaglia to wield the Foul Legacy and took him under her wing when he fell into the Abyss. While her presence in the main story is limited, Skirk has revealed to the Traveler and Neuvillette that the Gnoses are the remains of the third Descender. Most players assumed that Skirk in Genshin Impact would become playable at some point, but very few expected that it would happen in Natlan.
It should be noted that Skirk wielding a Sword isn't outright confirmed, but is still a healthy assumption to make, given her background. Though some players are undoubtedly disappointed that Skirk won't introduce a new Element to Genshin Impact, Cryo certainly needs more modern characters, and there are many ways for Skirk to improve upon Cryo in turn. Though her release date may seem far away, it's possible that Skirk will make another presence in Nod-Krai with Tartaglia, as Genshin Impact slowly sets the stage for Snezhnaya.
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
