Summary
- New voice lines from Version 5.0 of Genshin Impact mention a mysterious character named Ifa.
- This character has not been seen or mentioned before in any promotional material.
- Ifa is described as a capable athlete, a doctor who treats Saurians, and someone who has an affable nature.
Voice lines from Version 5.0 reveal the existence of Ifa, a Natlan character that has yet to make his debut in Genshin Impact. While the open world and setting of Genshin Impact are frequently cited as one of its biggest strengths, the main appeal has always been its colorful cast of characters. From Furina to Hu Tao, every region of Teyvat has its fan favorites, and Natlan will certainly be no exception in this regard. Characters such as Xilonen and Mavuika have already amassed a passionate fan club, despite being months away from release.
Some Genshin Impact characters take their time to join the playable cast, such as Clorinde, Baizhu, or even Dainsleif, whose debut on the Event Banners is years away. However, since Inazuma, the developers have also been fond of teasing upcoming characters via voice lines or throwaway dialogue during a Flagship Event. In this category, Ayato and Emilie are arguably the most popular examples.
Genshin Impact Reveals New Mechanics for Natlan Characters
Genshin Impact gives details about several new mechanics, which can only be used by Natlan-based characters for different purposes.
It would seem that this tradition is set to continue in Natlan, as all three Genshin Impact characters from Version 5.0 mention someone named Ifa in their voice lines. The data was provided by ambr, and shared with the Genshin Impact Leaks community on Reddit. Though they may not necessarily confirm his vision, tribe, or rarity, Ifa is described as a capable athlete, a doctor who treats Saurians, and someone who has an affable nature. Curiously, Kachina's voice line claims that Ifa has the ability to fly, which may imply that he has an Anemo vision or, alternatively, belongs to the Pyro or Anemo tribes of Natlan.
Who is Ifa in Genshin Impact?
Though cracking Ifa's identity as early as Version 5.0 may prove to be a lesson in futility, there is worthwhile speculation to be had about the role he could potentially fill. In real life, Ifa is the Yoruba god of divination and wisdom, who is also considered the messenger of Olorun. Given that Ororon draws inspiration from Olorun, these two Natlan characters may be connected in some way, potentially even sharing the same tribe. If the assumption is true that Ororon is the first tall male Electro character, then Ifa could potentially end up being the first tall male Anemo character in Genshin Impact.
Given that Genshin Impact players already know the order in which Natlan characters will be released until Version 5.4, it may be a while until Ifa finds his way to the Event Banners. Players will be able to enjoy the new Genshin Impact region and its events on August 28, 2024, when Natlan is slated to open its doors to the Traveler.
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
