Summary
- Version 5.3 in Genshin Impact arrives on January 1, 2025.
- Limited five-star characters Mavuika and Citlali featured in the first half.
- Free content like Primogems, skins, and a new four-star character Lan Yan are expected.
Genshin Impact has officially revealed the release date for the long-awaited Version 5.3, which is expected to be one of the most content-packed updates in recent times. Similar to HoYoverse's other gacha titles, Genshin Impact follows a tight update schedule, with each new version arriving approximately every six weeks.
The ongoing Genshin Impact Version 5.2 is slowly coming to an end, meaning it’s time for a new set of limited characters to arrive. Players now have only a few days left to pull on the current Limited Banner, featuring Zhongli and Neuvillette, two extremely powerful characters, both lore-wise and in gameplay.
A new post on Genshin Impact’s official Twitter account has revealed more details about the upcoming Version 5.3. According to the post, this update will have a special release date, scheduled to drop on January 1. The exact release time is still unclear and will vary by region. As usual, players will need to wait for a maintenance period, which typically lasts around five hours. However, players rarely mind the wait, as HoYoverse compensates with a generous influx of Primogems. The recently held Special Program event confirmed that the first half of Genshin Impact Version 5.3 will feature two new five-star characters: Mavuika and Citlali.
Genshin Impact 5.3 Release Date Confirmed
- January 1, 2025
HoYoverse typically avoids releasing multiple limited five-star characters simultaneously, especially if the second half of the update lacks five-star units. However, it seems the company made an exception for Version 5.3, likely because the second part will focus heavily on Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite Festival. This annual event celebrates the Lunar New Year and is traditionally hosted in the Liyue region. It would make little sense for one or two Natlan characters to join the roster while Liyue remains the centerpiece of the update.
Genshin Impact has also confirmed that Version 5.3 will include plenty of free content, such as new Primogems and even a skin likely to be offered for free. HoYoverse usually releases at least two outfits during updates: one for a four-star character, typically free, and another for a five-star character, available for purchase in the in-game shop. In this case, the free skin will be for Genshin Impact's Xiangling, though players will likely have a limited time to claim it.
After months of speculation, HoYoverse has finally confirmed that the second Lantern Rite skin will belong to the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, better known as Hu Tao. Additionally, the second half of the next Genshin Impact update will introduce a new four-star character, Lan Yan, as a free reward. To add her to their roster, players will probably need to complete a few straightforward quests.
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
