Summary
- Genshin Impact will be making quality-of-life adjustments in Version 5.5.
- The game will introduce cross-scene quest tracking for easier navigation.
- There will also be new boss arena entry icons and controller support for Android devices.
Genshin Impact has revealed several interesting quality-of-life adjustments set to go live with the upcoming Version 5.5. While the main focus of each update is usually on new character additions, Genshin Impact continues to introduce changes to various in-game features that often go unnoticed.
Developer HoYoverse has already confirmed the arrival of two long-awaited Natlan characters: Varesa and Iansan. Both will wield Electro elemental powers; however, they will have different rarities. Varesa is expected to be a five-star character, while Iansan will have four-star rarity.
New Genshin Impact Event Allows Players to Create Ads
Genshin Impact reveals details about an interesting new in-game event for update 5.4 that will allow players to create their own ad footage.
Genshin Impact has released its latest edition of Developers Discussion, revealing numerous exciting changes, including new cross-scene quest tracking, boss guides, artifact system adjustments, and more. Whenever a Developers Discussion is published, players are eager to see if there are any updates to the game's artifact system, as farming artifacts is one of the most tedious activities for many. This is due to Genshin Impact's multi-layered RNG system, which makes obtaining the perfect artifact piece almost impossible. HoYoverse has confirmed that in the next update, artifacts enhanced using the Sanctifying Elixir will be marked with a special symbol. Additionally, maxing out these artifacts will guarantee that the designated Minor Affixes are enhanced at least twice.
Genshin Impact Version 5.5 QoL Changes Revealed
While many players still want further improvements to the artifact system, they have praised HoYoverse for introducing the Sanctifying Elixir, which has become one of the most popular items in the game. In the upcoming Genshin Impact Version 5.5, quest tracking will now include cross-scene tracking, making it easier for players to locate quest destinations. When Travelers track a quest from a different scene, the corresponding map will open automatically, allowing them to teleport directly to the location.
This won't be the only improvement to in-game maps. Genshin Impact will also introduce new icons indicating the exact entrances to certain boss arenas. Currently, Genshin Impact's map only displays the boss's location, but many of these enemies are underground, making them difficult to find, especially for newer players. Version 5.5 will also add Android support for various PlayStation and Xbox controllers, but players must ensure that their device's operating system is updated to the required version.
As always, these are likely not the only changes in the next update. For more details, Travelers should tune in to the upcoming Special Program live stream event. According to HoYoverse's latest announcement, the Genshin Impact 5.5 Special Program will be held on March 14.
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
