Summary
- Genshin Impact's beta build reveals new details about the Winter Tsar and Snezhnaya.
- Version 5.5 is expected to introduce a Natlan map expansion and new Artifact Domain in Genshin Impact.
The latest beta build of Genshin Impact has revealed some new details about Snezhnaya, including its former ruler – the Winter Tzar. Genshin Impact launched in September 2020 and has since taken the Traveler and Paimon on a long journey across Teyvat. From their humble beginnings in Mondstadt and Liyue, to pushing the Abyss back in Natlan, their adventures have steadily moved the pair closer to a confrontation with the Tsaritsa and her Fatui.
This confrontation will take the Traveler to Snezhnaya in Genshin Impact, the last of the Seven Nations of modern Teyvat. While leaks strongly imply that Snezhnaya will be split into two parts, it's clear that the overarching storyline is entering its final chapters. The first half of this journey is expected to feature Nod-Krai, an autonomous province located on the southern borders of Snezhnaya. Dottore is expected to play a major role once more, but Genshin Impact players are hopeful that Columbina, Tartaglia, and Arlecchino will show up as well.
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Version 5.5 is set to introduce the penultimate Natlan map expansion to Genshin Impact, and within this territory, players will be able to challenge a new Artifact Domain. According to HomDGCat, the recent beta build finally added descriptions for the two upcoming Artifact Sets, unexpectedly revealing quite a bit of lore that concerns Nod-Krai and Snezhnaya as a whole.
Genshin Impact: What the New Artifacts Reveal About Snezhnaya
Before the time of the Tsaritsa, the lands of Cryo were led by the Winter Tsar – ruler of all Fae and head of the Fae Court. He uplifted a man from the northern part of Snezhnaya, bringing him to the ranks of the nobility, and granting him an emblem of the Nightingale. This noble became known as the first Torchbearer and was instrumental in rallying the people of Nod-Krai against the Abyss. To honor their sacrifice, the Winter Tsar pledged a vow of loyalty to the lands of Nod-Krai, promising them eternal protection. However, the new Artifact Set in Genshin Impact implies that the Tsaritsa broke this vow during the aftermath of Khaenri'ah's fall – known as the Wild Hunt in Snezhnaya.
Her Warriors of the Pale Star were ordered to abandon the people of Nod-Krai during the calamity, with the ulterior motive of conquering the weakened province in the aftermath. While a Warrant Officer defied the orders of the Tsaritsa, saving the children of Nod-Krai, he was branded a traitor and made to pledge an oath. The Snezhnayan warriors who fought against the Abyss in Genshin Impact roam the lands of Nod-Krai to this day, still in pursuit of the Wild Hunt.
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
