Summary
- Version 5.5 will introduce the Great Volcano of Tollan in Natlan with new quests and a potential large adventure.
- Players can expect a new Artifact Domain, World Boss, and path from Stadium of the Sacred Flame in this content update.
Thanks to a recent Genshin Impact leak, players can take an early look at the overworld map of the Great Volcano of Tollan, the upcoming Natlan zone in Version 5.5. While the Archon Quest has concluded for Natlan in Version 5.3, the Traveler's journey in the Pyro Nation is far from over. After concluding their detour to Inazuma in Version 5.4, Genshin Impact players will go back to Natlan to continue the World Quest series in the Great Volcano of Tollan.
The third Natlan map expansion for Genshin Impact will seemingly be packed with content, as it will feature both an aerial and a subterranean layer as part of its zone. Located on the northern slopes of the volcano, the Collective of Plenty will also make an appearance in Version 5.5. Players will be able to increase their reputation with the Electro Tribe of Natlan by running errands for the Collective of Plenty, while completing their Tribal Chronicle will also allow them to experience Varesa's personal story.
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As shared by Ukrisreng and explained by Uncle Teyvat, the Great Volcano of Tollan is intended to be a large zone in southwestern Natlan. The image only depicts the overworld area of the volcano, as Genshin Impact players will be able to explore a separate map of equal (or even bigger) size. A great comparison to this type of content update would be The Chasm, one of the best Genshin Impact areas that the game ever introduced. While it's too early to tell if the Great Volcano of Tollan will live up to The Chasm, players can expect a decently-sized adventure in Version 5.5.
Genshin Impact Leak Reveals New Map for Version 5.5
Rather amusingly, the map seems to imply that the Collective of Plenty built their settlement into the mountain self. Given that the Great Volcano of Tollan is active, one can't help but wonder about the wisdom of that decision. That being said, the Tatankasaurs are companions to the Collective of Plenty, and based on what is known about the ability kit of Varesa in Genshin Impact, the Tatankasaurs should have some resistance to Liquid Phlogiston (lava).
The upcoming zone in Version 5.5 can be entered via a new path from the Stadium of the Sacred Flame, but it's also possible for players to swim across from the People of the Springs. From a gameplay perspective, the Great Volcano of Tollan will introduce a new Artifact Domain to Genshin Impact, and it will also feature a new World Boss. Version 5.5 is expected 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
