Genshin Impact has officially revealed a major new gameplay module, which will serve as a platform for players to create custom content, engage in public lobbies, and even customize their own character. While a sandbox mode for Genshin Impact has been in development for a while, HoYoverse is finally ready to share its vision for the future of the game. The module, at its heart, is a platform for User Generated Content (UCG), and as such, exists separately from Genshin Impact.
Whereas Divine Ingenuity and the Serenitea Pot in Genshin Impact are seamlessly integrated into its gameplay, the UCG mode is conceptualized as a more loosely-connected platform. Inspired by user creations made via the Serenitea Pot and Divine Ingenuity, Genshin Impact has decided to give even more powerful tools to its players, with leaks pointing towards full coding support and extensive character customization.
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Genshin Impact Reveals a Powerful Creative Toolkit With Its Upcoming UCG Mode
The UCG mode was initially announced for the Chinese audience of Genshin Impact on August 8, 2025, but now global players can gain an understanding of the new sandbox as well. While no release date has been given for the upcoming UCG mode in Genshin Impact, HoYoverse made sure to mention that it would be rolled out by the end of 2025. As a creative tool, it will allow players to effectively build their own experience in Genshin Impact and share it with the community. This can be something as simple as a multiplayer minigame or as complex as a single-player adventure.
Based on leaked footage, the UCG mode may bear the name Miliastra Wonderland, and will seemingly feature co-op of up to eight players. Some rumors even point towards the sandbox having its own separate gacha system, focused on cosmetics rather than characters. The most plausible release window for the UCG mode is likely Version 6.1, as HoYoverse will no doubt want to give players a chance to enjoy the region of Nod-Krai in Genshin Impact during its debut.
It remains to be seen how the UCG mode will handle public and private lobbies, but it's no secret that Genshin Impact has been trying to strengthen its co-op systems ever since Natlan. Version 6.0 will kick off a new era for the game with the Song of the Welkin Moon, and all signs point towards HoYoverse making some bold choices over the course of Nod-Krai in Genshin Impact. If the UCG mode does not come out in Version 6.1, then the only other plausible candidate is Version 6.2, which is set to launch on December 3, 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
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- yes
