Summary
- Genshin Impact is reportedly making major changes to its approach to world design with the launch of Natlan later this year.
- According to a recent Genshin Impact leak, the overall design of Natlan will focus more around storytelling with its world design than its past focus on open-world exploration.
- The leak did clarify that Natlan is not removing Genshin Impact's popular open-world aspects, but integrating the region's design more into its main story.
A recent leak from Genshin Impact is hinting at a major change coming to HoYoverse's design philosophy following the release of Natlan later this year. With only a few months remaining until the expected launch of the HoYoverse RPG's sixth playable region, fans are already being teased about what's to come with the Pyro region. Early leaks and in-game teasers have hinted at the overarching themes of Natlan, with the region's story said to revolve around an ongoing war and referring to Natlan to as a land of dragons. Now, Genshin Impact is changing its design approach with the new region.
Past updates to Genshin Impact have brought a wide and sprawling world for players to traverse within the free-to-play RPG. Genshin Impact has introduced five fully playable regions to the game since its 2020 launch, as well as several smaller sub-areas like Liyue's Chenyu Vale, Mondstadt's Dragonspine, and Fontaine's Fortress of Meropide. Several regions also boast their own fully fleshed-out sub-areas with their own maps, including Enkanomiya and the underground mines of The Chasm. Now, HoYoverse is reportedly dialing in on Natlan's story with the new region's design.
Genshin Impact Leak Teases Natlan World Design
A recent leak shared by prominent Genshin Impact leaker Uncle Teyvat reveals how HoYoverse is shifting its world design for Natlan. According to the post, the Pyro region will see much of Natlan's world design revolve around its storytelling elements as a focus, rather than prioritizing open-world exploration. The leaker clarifies that Genshin Impact will not be removing its open-world elements for Natlan, but rather structuring the design of the region more around its main story. The post also cites the Remuria sub-region added in Version 4.6 as an example of Natlan's design philosophy.
HoYoverse's approach to world design for Natlan comes as some details about the region have already surfaced. Leaks provided by Uncle Teyvat earlier this year suggest that Genshin Impact may be adding mounts with the launch of the game's sixth region. Natlan's location within Teyvat has also been the subject of rumors and leaks, with the Pyro region believed to be southwest of the Sumeru desert. Natlan is expected to be added to Genshin Impact with Version 5.0, currently believed to be launching in August.
Alongside the addition of Natlan, HoYoverse recently announced another change coming to Genshin Impact with the Version 5.0 update. HoYoverse revealed it will be making major graphical enhancements to Genshin Impact in Version 5.0, raising the game's performance requirements across several devices. The leak about Natlan also referenced the graphical adjustments, suggesting that enhanced performance within Natlan is a major reason for the change. With just a few months remaining, Genshin Impact fans have plenty of reason to be excited for Natlan's launch.
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
