Summary
- Lan Yan, a 4-star Anemo support unit, is set to debut in Genshin Impact Version 5.3.
- Lan Yan's ability kit includes creating an Anemo shield with her Elemental Skill.
- Fans can expect Lan Yan's first appearance in the second half of the 5.3 update launching on January 1, 2025.
Genshin Impact has officially revealed Lan Yan, the long-rumored Anemo unit from Liyue expected to debut sometime during Version 5.3. Although Mavuika and Citlali are arguably more anticipated in the next update, Genshin Impact fans also awaited Lan Yan's playable announcement.
When Genshin Impact delayed its drip marketing for Version 5.3, players wondered if the Pyro Archon and other highly anticipated characters would become playable in the next patch. Fortunately, earlier in November, HoYoverse cleared their doubts by revealing Mavuika's playable release in Genshin Impact's 5.3 update. Soon after, the RPG announced Citlali's arrival as well. Previous leaks about Version 5.3 pointed at a third character named Lan Yan joining the Genshin Impact roster. The rumors about the unit turned out to be true, as HoYoverse finally confirmed her upcoming launch.
Through a series of Twitter posts, Genshin Impact has shared promotional images of Lan Yan, an Anemo Vision holder hailing from Liyue, specifically from Chenyu Vale. According to her official description, Lan Yan is a Master Rattan Weaver whose talent has given her renown among villagers. However, she spends more time in the mountains than in her family's home. It was also revealed that she is acquainted with Gaming, another Chenyu Vale character released during Lantern Rite 2024. Coincidentally, Lan Yan is also rumored to debut during Genshin Impact's next Lantern Rite.
Genshin Impact Reveals Lan Yan for Version 5.3
Unlike Mavuika and Citlali, Lan Yan is reported to be a four-star unit that performs best as a support. Earlier Genshin Impact leaks revealed Lan Yan's ability kit, suggesting that she can create an Anemo shield with her Elemental Skill. Lan Yan's kit might not be as attractive as Citlali's, though, for the latter is rumored to be the next best shield in Genshin Impact alongside Zhongli and Baizhu. On the other hand, there is still plenty of time before Version 5.3 beta trials end, and the developers could further strengthen Lan Yan's skills.
The first phase of Genshin Impact Version 5.3 is expected to wrap up Natlan's Archon Quest, so Lan Yan will likely make her first appearance during the second half of the update. Fans who wish to pull for Lan Yan will have to wait until Genshin Impact Version 5.3, which is set to launch on January 1, 2025. Lan Yan may not be the only exciting addition coming during Lantern Rite 2025, though. According to recent leaks, Genshin Impact's Hu Tao could receive a new skin and a second Story Quest.
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
- 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
