Summary
- Genshin Impact leak hints at a May 22 announcement, possibly an animated short premiere.
- Skirk, a highly anticipated character, is set to join the playable roster soon.
- Speculation on upcoming content involving new regions and potential character appearances.
A new Genshin Impact leak has revealed that players should look forward to an announcement on May 22. As an open-world live service game, Genshin Impact follows a tight update schedule, introducing new content every few weeks. Each update lasts approximately 6–7 weeks, during which new events and story developments are periodically added.
Genshin Impact’s main source of revenue is its playable character roster, with many players trying to acquire new limited-time characters. This is why, before each new character is added, Genshin Impact releases a series of teaser videos that delve into the character’s backstory. HoYoverse recently announced that one of the most anticipated characters in the community, Skirk, will finally join the playable roster in the coming months.
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A new post on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit has revealed that an animated short will premiere on May 22. Unlike Genshin Impact’s usual trailers, which focus on new or existing characters, these animated shorts often feature story developments or introductions to new regions. While some fans speculate that the new teaser will focus on Skirk, others believe it's too early for her first promotional video. Many players suspect the short might reveal more about the next major region, expected to follow the conclusion of the Natlan arc. HoYoverse has already hinted that the next significant update will introduce the mysterious Nod-Krai, confirmed to be part of Snezhnaya. Considering that few announcements have mentioned Snezhnaya directly, it's possible that the entire 6.X update cycle may center around Nod-Krai rather than the full Cryo nation.
Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Release Date for New Animated Short
Some fans have also suggested that the teaser might finally reveal the long-awaited Grandmaster of the Knights of Favonius, better known as Varka. He has been referenced multiple times in the game, especially during Genshin Impact's Mondstadt arc. Since Nod-Krai is rumored to be located north of Mondstadt, it wouldn’t be surprising if Varka finally makes an appearance.
In one of its previous teasers, Genshin Impact revealed Varka’s voice, and his appearance was hinted at in the Version 5.6 quest line. Even if the animated short focuses on Skirk instead, fans likely won’t be disappointed as she’s been a fan-favorite ever since her first appearance back in Version 4.2.
Many players were disappointed to learn that Genshin Impact's Harbinger, Capitano, will not be joining the playable roster though Skirk could prove to be a solid consolation prize. Assuming HoYoverse continues its pattern of featuring new characters in the first banner cycle of each update, players can expect Skirk to become playable around June 18.
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
