Summary
- Genshin Impact players anticipate Mavuika's arrival, only to be disappointed by the shared banner with Citlali.
- Fans question the revenue logic behind launching two characters simultaneously.
Genshin Impact players don't seem too happy with the schedule for some of the upcoming character releases. With the release of the Natlan region, Genshin Impact's playable roster continues to expand, with the five-star Anemo user Chasca and the four-star support Ororon being the most recent additions.
While all the Natlan updates so far have included new playable characters, many players are still eagerly awaiting the arrival of Mavuika, the famous Pyro Archon. Genshin Impact's main storyline is primarily explored through the Archon Chapters, which always feature one of Teyvat's leaders in the spotlight.
Genshin Impact Players Want This as a New Mavuika Skin
Genshin Impact players ask HoYoverse to add a new outfit for the upcoming Pyro Archon Mavuika who is scheduled to arrive in update 5.3.
So far, Genshin Impact has introduced six of the seven Archons, with Snezhnaya being the only region yet to have its Archon make an official in-game appearance. After months of anticipation, the recently held Special Program for Genshin Impact Version 5.3 finally confirmed that Mavuika will be featured in the upcoming update. However, the livestream also revealed that Mavuika will share a banner with another new five-star character, the Cryo user Citlali—a decision many fans found disappointing. Typically, when two new characters are introduced in the same update, their releases are staggered across the two banner cycles. This approach allows players to evaluate both characters thoroughly before deciding to spend their Primogems and offers additional time to collect resources for the second banner.
Genshin Impact 5.3: Why Are Mavuika and Citlali Being Released Simultaneously?
Some fans have noted that, from a revenue perspective, pairing Mavuika with another roster addition doesn't make sense, as she would draw significant attention on her own. One possible reason for this decision could be that the second part of the update seems reserved for the Lantern Rite Festival, which is arguably the largest annual event in Genshin Impact after the release of a new major region.
The Special Program revealed that players would receive numerous rewards during the event, including a free four-star character from Liyue. Additionally, Genshin Impact's new four-star character, Lan Yan, will be available for free during this limited event. Many fans argue that it doesn’t make sense for HoYoverse to offer free pulls in the second half of the update when Mavuika and Citlali are featured in the first banner cycle.
Previous rumors suggested that future updates might feature Limited Banners lasting the entire update duration, approximately 42 days. However, this scenario seems unlikely since most of HoYoverse’s titles follow similar banner schedules. Fans speculate that a more practical solution would be introducing three playable units per banner cycle, as the roster has grown so large that some five-star characters in Genshin Impact occasionally go over 500 days without a re-run.
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
- 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
