A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has revealed a rough outline of map expansions coming in the second half of Nod-Krai. It's no secret that Genshin Impact has gone through a bit of a content drought in 2025 – having only released a new zone in Version 5.5, Version 5.8, and Version 6.0. By contrast, 2024 featured five map expansions across Fontaine and Natlan, while 2023 featured six across Sumeru and Fontaine. Given that the key pillars of Genshin Impact have been its characters and its open world, the lack of new zones has been a notable topic in its community.
Natlan and Nod-Krai have each introduced some of the best map expansions in Genshin Impact, with many players singing praises for Ochkanatlan in particular. While Genshin Impact has maintained the quality of its open world content, the quantity is something it has struggled with in 2025. Neither Version 6.1 nor Version 6.2 will feature a map expansion, and players will need to wait until January 14, 2026, to take their exploration of Nod-Krai further. However, according to a recent leak, this may change in the coming year.
Genshin Impact Leak Brings Bad News for Version 6.2
Genshin Impact looks to be continuing an unpopular trend in Nod-Krai that once started with Natlan, urging players to hold onto their Primogems.
Genshin Impact May Be Adding a Map Expansion in Version 6.4 and Version 6.5
The information comes from Full Stop Chan, one of the most reliable voices in the Genshin Impact community, and it claims that Version 6.4 will take players to Dornman Port, with Version 6.5 introducing Hyperborea as a separate region on the map (akin to Enkanomiya). Provided this is true, it would mean that 2026 would start off with three map expansions in a row – as Version 6.3 is set to debut the city of Piramida and Lake Amsvartnir. Curiously, the leak also mentions a future zone not yet tied to a specific update: the Space of Asmoday. Given that Asmoday is the missing member of the Four Shades in Genshin Impact, it's highly likely that this zone will only come into play at the very end of Nod-Krai.
One thing to keep in mind is the upcoming cameo of Liben in Genshin Impact. Among other things, Liben has always teased upcoming content during his annual visits, and his datamined dialogue in Version 6.2 speaks mainly of Dornman Port. The last time Mondstadt received a map expansion in Genshin Impact was during the debut of Dragonspine in Version 1.2. Dornman Port could be a brilliant opportunity for the developers to do a modern take on the game's oldest region, especially since Varka in Genshin Impact is expected to make his gameplay debut at the same time.
While Nod-Krai in Genshin Impact primarily focuses on Lunar Reactions, Version 6.2 has introduced a gameplay feature unique to Mondstadt characters: the Hexerei Rite. When two Hexerei characters are in a team, they each receive a powerful buff to their ability kit – allowing older 5-Stars and 4-Stars to remain competitive in the modern meta. With Varka, Alice, and Nicole all expected to join the playable cast in 2026, Nod-Krai may indeed be setting the stage for a pivot to Mondstadt.
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!
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
