Summary
- A new character, Escoffier, who is a Cryo Ousia user, is set to be introduced in Genshin Impact Version 5.6.
- Escoffier's kit focuses on supporting Hydro and Cryo characters for the Frozen elemental reaction.
- Escoffier is expected to be a five-star character and may be featured in the first banner cycle of Version 5.6.
Genshin Impact has officially confirmed the arrival of a new character named Escoffier for the upcoming Version 5.6. Since the Natlan region arrived in update 5.0, every Genshin Impact update has featured at least one new playable character, with Varesa being the most recent addition.
Over the last couple of months, multiple credible leakers have been hinting at a mysterious character who was often referred to as the "chef girl." After months of speculation, it seems that HoYoverse has finally decided to introduce this character, who apparently belongs to the Fontaine nation. This suggests that the main storyline might shift away from Natlan once again.
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Genshin Impact's most recent X post has revealed Escoffier's splash art, which is HoYoverse's usual way of announcing characters for the next update. According to her official introduction, Escoffier is a renowned chef from the Fontaine region and the former Head Chef of Hotel Debord. She is famous for her "precision gastronomy" and contributions to The Steambird's Gourmet Column. Through meticulous analysis, Escoffier deconstructs and redefines flavor, earning both controversy and critical acclaim. When it comes to her on-field characteristics, Genshin Impact has confirmed that Escoffier will be a new Cryo character and an Ousia user. While HoYoverse has not revealed her rarity, recent beta leaks suggest that Escoffier will be a new five-star character in Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact: Escoffier Kit and Release Date Expectations
According to previous Genshin Impact leaks, Escoffier is expected to be an off-field support character who shines when surrounded by Hydro and Cryo characters in her party. One of her passive talents allows her to shred Hydro and Cryo elemental resistance from enemies. This means that Escoffier's ideal team composition will likely focus on triggering the Frozen elemental reaction, which occurs when Hydro and Cryo are combined. Triggering Frozen immobilizes enemies for a few seconds, allowing players to reposition if necessary.
While some fans praise HoYoverse for giving more attention to Cryo elemental reactions, others are less enthusiastic about the apparent lack of flexibility in Escoffier's team compositions. Many hope that HoYoverse will make the necessary adjustments during the current beta testing. There is a chance that Esciffuer could receive changes in the coming weeks, which wouldn’t be unprecedented, as many previous Genshin Impact characters have been buffed during their beta phases.
Regarding Escoffier's release date, the fact that she's the only new five-star character suggests that she will likely be featured in the first banner cycle of Genshin Impact Version 5.6. Based on the game's usual update schedule, Version 5.6 is expected to launch around May 7.
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
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
