Summary
- Genshin Impact may introduce a new Cryo and Dendro reaction in Version 5.6 to refresh the meta.
- This new Elemental Reaction could potentially combine Cryo and Dendro elements for player experimentation.
- The Imaginarium Theater may be testing the buff with elemental restrictions in preparation for its possible release in June 2025.
Genshin Impact could be getting a new Elemental Reaction, as information from Version 5.6 has revealed an Imaginarium Theater buff that combines Cryo and Dendro. While Geo and Pyro have proven that players aren't forced to play with Elemental Reactions to clear endgame content, they nonetheless represent a key pillar of Genshin Impact's gameplay. Not only are characters defined by the types of Elemental Reactions their kits specialize in, but Genshin Impact has continued to evolve this combat mechanic over the course of its history.
The introduction of Dendro to Genshin Impact in the Sumeru era heralded the arrival of new reactions, such as Hyperbloom and Burning, which have since established a strong position in the game's meta. On the other hand, underwhelming reactions, such as Overload and Crystallize, have been elevated by characters like Chevreuse and Navia. While Genshin Impact has been hesitant to add new Elemental Reactions since Version 3.0, it has also shown a willingness to experiment in the Natlan era.
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According to Blednaya, and as witnessed in the beta build for Version 5.6, the Imaginarium Theater will be adding a new buff for a reaction that doesn't yet exist – one that combines the Dendro and Cryo elements in Genshin Impact. While both Dendro and Cryo can coexist when applied on an enemy at the same time, it could be argued that Cryo is in dire need of something fresh after Freeze was left behind in the meta. A new reaction that pairs Cryo with Dendro may end up being just what it needs, especially if the Imaginarium Theater in Version 5.6 proves to be a successful experiment.
Genshin Impact Could Be Adding a New Cryo and Dendro Reaction
The name of this new Elemental Reaction is currently unknown, but Genshin Impact players have suggested concepts such as Frostbite or Hibernate. If the developers end up going in this direction, it would join the ranks of Bloom, Quicken, and Burning as a first tier Dendro reaction. For now, it is important to keep expectations tempered. The Imaginarium Theater in Genshin Impact is likely testing the buff because of its elemental restrictions. A month that features Dendro, Cryo, and Anemo would only allow for a single reaction, whereas a month that features Dendro, Geo, and Anemo would have none.
With Nod-Krai and Shezhnaya coming to Genshin Impact in the near future, it makes sense that HoYoverse is testing the waters for a new direction for Cryo. Whereas Citlali greatly buffed Melt with her ability kit, all signs point that Freeze will get some love from Skirk and Escoffier as well. Players can expect to try the new buff out in June 2025, with Version 5.6 coming out on May 7, 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
