Summary
- According to a leak, Snezhnaya in Genshin Impact is located in the northwestern corner of Teyvat, bordering Natlan and Fontaine.
- New information reveals Snezhnaya extends towards Mont Esus in Fontaine, potentially accessible via the Hydro Nation.
- Snezhnaya is expected to open in August 2025, giving players time to enjoy Natlan as Version 5.3 prepares to conclude its main story.
A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community finally pinpoints the location of Snezhnaya, the long-awaited realm of the Tsaritsa. While Genshin Impact started off with just Mondstadt and Liyue, it has since grown to encompass the majority of Teyvat's assumed landmass. Inazuma took the Traveler to the easternmost point of the continent, while Natlan fleshed out the western edges of Teyvat.
Though the main appeal of Genshin Impact continues to be its colorful cast of characters, one cannot deny that HoYoverse built an impressive open world throughout the years. Snezhnaya was always intended to be the last region added to the world map, but players still know very little about the Cryo Nation, despite years of build-up. It is the home of the Fatui, one of the primary antagonists in Genshin Impact's overarching story, and is seemingly located north of Fontaine.
Thanks to Uncle Teyvat, arguably the most reliable leaker when it comes to map leaks, Genshin Impact players finally have an answer to where Snezhnaya lies. To the surprise of many, the information provided by Uncle Teyvat reveals that Snezhnaya in Genshin Impact directly borders Natlan, and extends across the northwestern corner of the map towards Mont Esus in Fontaine. Amusingly, this perfectly lines up with one of the oldest leaks from Genshin Impact – the placeholder map from the game's closed beta testing.
Where is Snezhnaya Located in Genshin Impact?
The latest satellite image of Teyvat includes an unfinished landmass across the northern sea of Natlan that directly borders Mont Esus in Fontaine. Considering the information provided by Uncle Teyvat, one can safely assume the landmass is meant to be a placeholder for Snezhnaya itself. While the shape isn't set in stone (as seen with previous regions), it does give a strong idea of what players can expect Snezhnaya to look like. Given its proximity to Fontaine in Genshin Impact, it's possible that players will enter Snezhnaya via the Hydro Nation. However, this is notably still a subject of speculation.
The known information pinpoints Snezhnaya as being in the northwestern corner of Teyvat, bordering Natlan to the south, and Fontaine to the east. Thanks to Liben's event in Version 5.1, Genshin Impact players also know that Nod-Krai is a city in Snezhnaya located near its southern borders and could potentially be where the Traveler's adventure in the Cryo Nation kicks off. Snezhnaya is expected to open its doors in August 2025, which means that players still have ample time to enjoy the striking vistas of Natlan, as Genshin Impact and Version 5.3 prepare a thrilling conclusion to the region's main story.
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
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
