Summary
- A Reddit user calculated Genshin Impact's Teyvat map width to be over 15km using a unique method.
- Players debated the map's realistic scale, with some expecting a larger number due to travel time.
- Future updates could increase map size, including a new sub-region with a Great Volcano and Snezhnaya region rumors.
A Genshin Impact player shared an interesting trick that allows them to determine the actual width of the current version of Teyvat. Genshin Impact's world and main continent is known as Teyvat, and it consists of seven major regions. At the moment, six of these regions are part of the game, with Snezhnaya being the only one missing.
The most recent Genshin Impact region added to the game is Natlan, the home of Saurians and the Pyro Archon. While Natlan was officially released in Version 5.0, HoYoverse has been expanding its playable terrain every couple of updates.
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A Reddit user named FloorGang-R2 has shared an interesting way to calculate the exact width of Genshin Impact's main continent. They did this by using the navigation tracker, which shows how far an objective is from the active character. While standing on the western part of the Natlan region and marking Ei, who is located on Narukami Island, the player determined that the map is just over 15 km (around 9.5 miles) wide. This experiment gained a lot of attention in the community, as the post received over 5.7k upvotes. Many players expressed disbelief, claiming there was no way the map was only 15 km wide. They had expected a much larger number, considering how long it takes to travel from one end to the other.
Genshin Impact: Teyvat's True Size Revealed
Others argued that it makes sense for the map to be scaled down compared to the lore, as this is common in most open-world games. A 1:1 scale would make it nearly impossible to achieve 100% exploration progress in Genshin Impact. Some players also pointed out that this is one of the reasons they are excited about the upcoming Genshin Impact anime project, as HoYoverse has showcased vast landscape scenes in the trailer.
This number could increase in the next update, as Genshin Impact Version 5.5 is expected to introduce a new sub-region, including the Great Volcano of Tollan. According to the main storyline, the volcano is located in the southwestern part of Natlan. Recent Genshin Impact leaks suggest that the volcano will feature impressive environmental effects.
Similar to Tsurumi Island's mist and Sumeru’s pyramid visuals, these volcano effects will likely be removed after the associated World Quest is completed. Once the entire Natlan expansion is wrapped up, the map is unlikely to get any wider since Genshin Impact's Snezhnaya nation is the only remaining region and is rumored to be in the northern part of Teyvat.
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
