After almost five years of being out, Genshin Impact has nearly completed all of Teyvat's regions, fueling the belief that the game's story could be coming to an end as well. It might still be too early to tell if this is indeed the case, especially considering Genshin Impact's massive popularity worldwide, but it also has the potential to make a lasting impression on gamers.
Genshin Impact is currently HoYoverse's biggest gacha title, earning millions from its gacha model globally. It's also expanded to merchandise, collaborations with brands like Happy Lemon and KFC, and an upcoming Genshin Impact anime produced by Ufotable. One possible way it could stay relevant is through its bonus game modes, like Genius Invokation and the rumored auto-chess mode.
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Genshin Impact's Game Modes Could Bring More Content Beyond the Endgame
Apart from the gacha mechanics, HoYoverse games are known for immersing fans with compelling story quests and limited-time events. In the case of Genshin Impact, it found more success with its Genius Invokation TCG, where players can build powerful decks to deplete the HP of their opponents. The game mode continues to be popular among fans as Genshin Impact continues to update with new cards featuring its characters.
- Where to access Genius Invokation: Once players reach Adventure Rank 32, they can find the TCG at The Cat's Tail bar in Monstadt.
Recently, there have been rumors that Genshin Impact might be releasing a permanent auto-chess game mode in May, possibly following the success of its Exercise Surging Storm event. Similar to other auto battlers, players will have to set up the right units and fortify their boards with optimal Artifacts, and watch them automatically fight in PvP battles. The win condition for Genshin Impact's rumored game mode is still unknown, but it will likely require players to survive multiple rounds with the goal of placing in the top 4 spots.
If it's true that Genshin Impact's main story is nearing its end, it would make sense why HoYoverse released a physical version of Genius Invokation in China. Genshin Impact could focus on the TCG and the rumored auto-chess as its primary game modes and possible money-makers in the future. Plus, this could also open up opportunities for HoYoverse to come out with standalone titles for Genshin Impact's bonus game modes down the line, which could be effective in welcoming new players.
The success of TCGs on digital and mobile platforms is already evident thanks to Pokemon TCG Pocket, so Genius Invokation could really find a niche here aside from its physical version. The same goes for auto-battlers, especially seeing how Teamfight Tactics is thriving with its own mobile app that's completely separate from the League of Legends client. Accessibility for these bonus game modes is key to lessening the obstacle of grinding Genshin Impact up to a certain Adventure Level to get access to them. Plus, these are surefire ways to immortalize Genshin Impact's legacy without necessarily going through hours' worth of missions, unless new players really want to experience them from start to finish.
Other HoYoverse Titles Could Follow Genshin Impact's Lead
HoYoverse has a treasure trove of content from Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, Honkai Impact 3rd, and an alleged Animal Crossing-like game called Starry Sky Valley. If Genshin Impact has bonus game modes with the potential to be standalone titles, perhaps HoYoverse could extend this to its other games. The studio could even maximize its multiversal crossovers for future content, like combining Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail characters in TCG or auto-chess forms, to further prove the games' lasting power beyond the usual grind.
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!
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
