Summary
- An informative Genshin Impact graphic details some of the real-world inspirations for several locations within Natlan.
- Genshin Impact's newest region features a variety of different landscapes, with terrain based on natural formations like mesas, buttes, and the "painted wall."
- The teaser trailer for Natlan showed off several more areas in the Pyro region, including valleys, rivers, and volcanoes players will be able to explore.
A Genshin Impact fan is sharing an educational infographic explaining several of the design elements featured in the teaser reveal for the Natlan region. HoYoverse made waves with fans of the RPG during the recent Version 4.7 Special Program, giving fans a surprise first look at the game's next major region of Natlan. The teaser showcased Genshin Impact's new Mount system and unveiled the first in-game views of Natlan's widely varied landscapes, featuring both volcanic locations and fertile valleys. Now, one fan is going in-depth on the new region's design choices.
Before Natlan's official reveal in Genshin Impact's recent livestream, fans were given plenty of teasers about what to expect from the Pyro region. Lore surrounding the region have set up Natlan as a land of "dragons" within the world of Teyvat, also teasing that war will play a central role in the story of Natlan. Early leaks and hints about the region have also teased several locations expected to feature within the Pyro Archon's domain, including hot springs and a volcano. Natlan's first teaser has now given fans plenty of hints about the overall theming of the region.
An informative series of graphics shared by Twitter user SiriusPotato showcases several of the inspirations for Natlan's world design. The post details the close similarity between the "cracked lowlands" of the region with the natural phenomena of "horsts" and "grabens," formations created by the shifting of the earth. Many of Natlan's high peaks were compared to mesas and buttes while their cliffsides were likened to "painted walls," suggested in-game to be the result of graffiti by the people of Natlan. Fans also previously discovered that Natlan's design will draw inspiration from "pre-colonial Latin America."
Genshin Impact Infographic Shares Natlan Real-World Inspirations
The deep dive into Natlan's geography is the most recent example of plenty of fan speculation following the debut of the region's teaser. Many Genshin Impact fans have already begun to pinpoint Natlan's location within Genshin Impact's in-game map, using in-game views from Sumeru to place Natlan southwest of the Dendro region. HoYoverse has also hinted at Natlan's position in Teyvat through in-game dialogue, suggesting that players would need to "cross a desert" in order to reach the region.
Alongside the launch of Natlan in Version 5.0, Genshin Impact is expected to introduce several major quality-of-life changes to the game in the near future. HoYoverse confirmed that Genshin Impact's performance requirements will be raised with the launch of Version 5.0, to account for enhancements in the new region. Version 4.7 will also increase Genshin Impact's Resin cap for the first time since Version 1.1, raising the limit to 200. Genshin Impact fans look to have plenty of positive changes coming as the debut of the game's next region approaches.
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
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!
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
