Summary
- Genshin Impact will host a Special Program Announcement on June 6 at 8:00 AM (UTC-4).
- The livestream will feature a deep dive into Version 5.7, including an overview of its featured banners.
- Many fans believe that Skirk will be in the first half, while Shenhe will headline the second half.
Genshin Impact is set to host its Special Program Announcement on June 6, 2025, during which players will get a detailed overview of the upcoming patch, as well as a potential teaser of Nod-Krai. Though Natlan has had a rather unorthodox content cycle, the second half of the region seems to be unusually stacked with Archon Quests. Version 5.6 took Genshin Impact players back to Mondstadt for the next chapter of its storyline, while Version 5.7 will feature Dainsleif in Natlan.
The Archon Quest in Version 5.7 will seemingly further the Abyss Order plot, and the players may even end up reuniting with an old villain in Genshin Impact. However, perhaps the biggest draw of the update is the possibility of it introducing some story elements from Nod-Krai, a new character, or even the Wild Hunt itself. While players will get to find out for themselves on June 18, 2025, the developers have also prepared a livestream that will hopefully answer some of their questions.
Genshin Impact Leaks Updated Banner Character List for 5.7
A new Genshin Impact leak reveals an updated list of limited characters that will be featured in the upcoming banners for Version 5.7.
The Special Program Announcement for Version 5.7 will take place on June 6, 2025, at 8:00 AM (UTC-4). It will be hosted on the official Twitch and YouTube channels for Genshin Impact, and will feature a deep dive into Version 5.7, including an overview of its featured banners. Assuming no last-minute changes occur in the beta, the banner characters for Genshin Impact in Version 5.7 will be: Skirk, Emilie, Mavuika, and Shenhe. The exact order remains unknown, but there is a strong belief that Skirk will be in the first half, while Shenhe will headline the second half.
Genshin Impact: Version 5.7 Livestream Could Feature a Nod-Krai Teaser
Given the precedent set by Fontaine and Natlan, there is a very strong possibility of HoYoverse teasing the next Genshin Impact region at the end of the livestream. While Nod-Krai in Genshin Impact has gotten a ton of love from the marketing department, the developers have yet to lift the curtains on the next region of Teyvat. An exploration teaser of Nod-Krai could be due for a tease during the livestream, with a proper trailer likely coming out in Version 5.8.
From a gameplay standpoint, the highlight of Version 5.7 will be the debut of Dahlia and Skirk in Genshin Impact, with the latter also receiving her first Story Quest. Unfortunately, many Genshin Impact players have been underwhelmed by Dahlia's ability kit, as they worry that the Hydro 4-Star lacks any identity beyond being a cheap Support for Skirk. As for Skirk herself, she is expected to be a powerful Cryo hypercarry, albeit one exclusively locked into Freeze teams featuring Escoffier and Furina.
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
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- yes
