Genshin Impact has given players a detailed overview of the Stygian Onslaught, offering tips on how to best approach the new endgame mode in Version 5.7. For the longest time, the endgame in Genshin Impact largely revolved around the Spiral Abyss. Version 4.7 introduced the Imaginarium Theater to the equation, and while a delicate balance was maintained between the two game modes, HoYoverse felt there was room for more.
Version 5.7 saw the debut of the Stygian Onslaught in Genshin Impact, albeit the game mode itself was inspired by previous combat events, such as the Unlimited Fighting Championship from Version 5.5. One thing that makes the Stygian Onslaught stand out from the Imaginarium Theater or the Spiral Abyss is the ability to tackle it in co-op, and the fact that teams start off at zero energy. While Genshnin Impact players have been really excited to test out the former, the latter has received negative feedback even during the beta.
Genshin Impact Officially Reveals Ineffa for Version 5.8
Genshin Impact kicks off the drip marketing for Ineffa, the upcoming 5-Star from Version 5.8 who has sparked a lot of interest over her ability kit.
With Stygian Onslaught's release on June 25, 2025, Genshin Impact wanted to give players a crash course on what to expect from the new endgame mode. Perhaps the most important thing to know is that it boasts six levels of difficulty, and players only need to complete the third one to claim all the Primogem rewards. The next two difficulties award a Dust of Enlightenment in Genshin Impact, while the last difficulty awards a unique weapon skin.
Genshin Impact: Stygian Onslaught Overview
For players who want to clear the Dire (VI) difficulty in the Stygian Onslaught, the undertaking requires serious investment in three very specific teams. As such, it is designed to cater to more than just the average player – even featuring a leaderboard system that resets daily. Players who clear the Dire (VI) difficulty can obtain Eminence, and those with the most Eminence can become one of the 16 Exalted Ones, with the leaderboard separated by server. While players can tackle any difficulty in the Stygian Onslaught in co-op mode, the rewards for Fearless (V) and Dire (VI) are restricted to single-player mode. The new endgame mode is located in Liyue in Genshin Impact.
Unlike the other two endgame modes, the Stygian Onslaught allows players to spend Resin in exchange for rewards from a Domain of Blessing – effectively giving players a new way to farm Artifacts in Genshin Impact. However, it should be noted that players will only be able to exchange Resin for rewards in the first 10 days of the challenge and will need to clear the Stygian Onslaught on at least the Hard (III) difficulty. It remains to be seen how the Stygian Onslaught will continue to evolve, but players should keep in mind that their feedback on the new game mode will be extremely valuable in the coming weeks.
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
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- yes
