Summary
- Mondstadt in Genshin Impact has had a character drought since Version 1.5.
- However, the region still has 19 characters.
- Dahlia is set to debut in Spring 2025 and will expand the the Mondstadt cast.
A recent Genshin Impact chart has highlighted the massive character drought for Mondstadt since Version 1.5, but there may be a specific reason as to why. When Genshin Impact launched in September 2020, it only had two regions to offer – Mondstadt and Liyue. While the former served its purpose as a prologue to the larger world of Teyvat, the latter has received numerous map expansions and characters over the years.
The idea of a Mondstadt map expansion in Genshin Impact existed as both a theory and a rumor for years but never quite came to fruition. While the developers have teased Varka and Dornman Port across character stories and in-game lore, the lack of any Mondstadt content has caused players to feel like the region was abandoned in favor of newer ones (such as Inazuma). Version 5.4 is certainly an Inazuma patch through and through, adding a new 5-Star character to the playable cast and featuring a Flagship Event centered around the region and its characters.
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A recent chart illustrates this disparity even further, as shared by Trigon05 on the Genshin Impact subreddit. It displays the last three characters added to every region since the game's launch. In Inazuma's case, they are Kirara (Version 3.7), Chiori (Version 4.5), and Mizuki (Version 5.4). In Mondstadt's case, they are Rosaria (Version 1.4), Eula (Version 1.5), and Mika (Version 3.5). For a very specific reason, the developers have avoided creating new Mondstadt characters in Genshin Impact, and one could even argue that they are justified in their restraint.
Genshin Impact: Number of Characters Per Region
|
Region |
Number of Characters |
Latest 5-Star Release |
|---|---|---|
|
Mondstadt |
19 |
Version 1.5 |
|
Liyue |
21 |
Version 4.4 |
|
Inazuma |
17 |
Version 5.4 |
|
Sumeru |
14 |
Version 3.5 |
|
Fontaine |
12 |
Version 4.8 |
|
Natlan |
8 |
Version 5.3 |
|
Snezhnaya |
2 |
Version 4.6 |
With 19 playable characters, Mondstadt certainly has a lot to offer – Jean, Bennett, Fischl, and Sucrose remain valuable party members even in 2025. In fact, only Liyue has more characters than Mondstadt, and this advantage largely stems from the Lantern Rite adding at least one Liyue character every year. By contrast, Sumeru and Fontaine are lagging behind Mondstadt, and Natlan in Genshin Impact has only just begun to shape its regional roster. While this explains why the developers were hesitant to introduce a new Mondstadt character, this will likely change in the near future.
According to the list of upcoming characters in Genshin Impact, Dahlia is set to make a playable debut by the end of Spring 2025. As the Deacon of the Church of Favonius, he should be a welcome addition to the Mondstadt cast. After all, Mondstadt is due to receive a 5-Star character. Unfortunately, both Ifa and Dahlia are expected to be 4-Star characters, as Genshin Impact isn't expected to introduce any male 5-Stars until at least Version 6.0. Needless to say, the coming months should be interesting to most Genshin Impact fans, and while Dahlia won't make an appearance in Version 5.5, the upcoming update has garnered plenty of excitement during its beta. Version 5.5 is set to launch on March 26, 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
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
