HoYoverse has revealed the release date for Genshin Impact update 5.3, which will bring with it lots of new features. Titled “Glowing Ode of Resurrection,” the patch will be available worldwide starting January 1st. This update will see us face the final battle of the continent of Natlan in the company of Mavuika, who will finally become a playable character.
But it didn’t end here. The Lantern Festival will return and with it many rewards such as 1,600 Primogemme, 10 Intertwined Fates and the 4-star character Liyue. You can find further details in the press release at the end of the article.
Genshin Impact Version 5.3: It’s time to fight together with Mavuika for the fate of Natlan
In the new version, Mavuika and Citlali will shape the future of Natlan, while in Liyue the Lantern Festival will be held to celebrate the arrival of the new year in Teyvat!
SINGAPORE, December 20, 2024 – HoYoverse, a global interactive entertainment brand, today announced the arrival of version 5.3 of Genshin Impact, “Glowing Ode of Resurrection”, on January 1st. In this update, Mavuika will finally become a playable character and will be joined by the traveler and other warriors in the battle that will decide the fate of Natlan in the new mission in the Archon. Additionally, players will be able to revisit Liyue during the Lantern Festival, which celebrates the New Year in Teyvat with rich rewards, including Twisted Fates ×10, First Gems ×1,600, a free 4-star Liyue character, and more.
Watch the Genshin Impact version 5.3 trailer here: https://youtu.be/Uh3JVQWe16w
The final battle calls Natlan’s warriors to arms in Natlan’s new Archon Chapter V quest. In the previous main story, the six heroes of Natlan have reunited, and the sacred blessing of resurrection is now extended to all Natlan warriors. Furthermore, the traveler will awaken Pyro’s power, while the Abyss will further prove its evil with the Lord of the Eroded Primordial Flame, the imitation of an Abyss dragon, in the final fight against the enemy boss.
Revered as Natlan’s brightest protector during the war with the Abyss, Mavuika, also known as Haborym, Archon of Pyro, takes to the field with two unique fighting styles: she fights enemies with her claymore or lashes out at them riding his Pyromoto. Tapping her elemental ability summons a Brilliant Ring of Ardence, capable of following Mavuika or the active character and dealing constant Pyro damage. Holding down the elemental ability allows Mavuika to ride her Pyromoto and climb mountains, move across terrain and over water, glide in mid-air, and hit enemies along the way. By fighting alongside her teammates, Mavuika also gains a unique resource called Fighting Spirit capable of unleashing her Elemental Blaze, releasing a powerful AoE Pyro attack and entering a special state with interrupt resistance and a greater combat power. Additionally, Mavuika can reduce the ToR of Night Soul Transmission by 20% for your party. You can find out more about this determined woman in her story mission, which will unlock after the last Archon mission.
Citlali, “Grandmother Itztli” of the Night Wind Masters,” as a 5-star Cryo character equipped with a catalyst, brings a more icy atmosphere to the battlefield than the heat of burning flames. Citlali, a shaman admired by all, is accompanied by Itzpapa and Citlalin. While exploring, they transform into cushions allowing Citlali to float in mid-air in comfort. In combat, Citlali creates a Cryo shield and summons a storm that deals area damage with her two small companions. While in the Night Soul Grace state, “Grandmother Itztli” reduces enemies’ resistance to Pyro and Hydro when affected by Freeze and Fusion reactions, even when Citlali is not on the field. Both Mavuika and Citlali make their debuts in the event wishes of the first half of version 5.3, while Harlequin and Clorinde return in the second half.
In the last phase of version 5.3, Lan Yan will be introduced, a new Anemo character equipped with a catalyst and coming from Liyue. One of the Qimen arts he inherited is the Swallow Shield, which can convert into Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, or Electro and absorb the corresponding elemental damage. After converting, he leaps into the air and deals damage of the same elemental type back to enemies. Additionally, many other five-star characters such as Ganyu and Shenhe will return in a new edition of the Wish Chronicles.
Meanwhile, the lively port of Liyue shines again with the Lantern Festival. Players can share the festive joy by earning various free rewards, including 1,600 Primogems and the new glider “Wings of Fateful Entanglement” via in-game mail, 10 Entwined Fates via the daily login event, a four-star character from Liyue optionally by completing the Lantern Festival event and a new outfit for Xiangling by accumulating Holiday Fever.
In addition to the joy of rewards, mini games and events guarantee a lot of fun. This year, players can share their personalized greeting cards with companions and other travelers to share their memories and best wishes. They can also enjoy building up Holiday Fever with a block-destroying minigame called Immortal Clash and a Stratagems combat challenge. After accumulating a certain amount of Holiday Fever, players will have a chance to obtain Xiangling’s new outfit, “New Year Celebration,” and other free rewards. Instead, Hu Tao’s new outfit, “Snow Cherries,” will be available at a discounted price in the Store for a limited time.
Version 5.3 offers new features for several game modes. The popular music game will become a permanent mode allowing players to create and share their own scores. Additionally, the new Echoes of Kazuha and Ganyu will be available in the Imaginary Theater after completing their respective challenges.
This version also aims to make further optimizations to character development. The character screen now includes a new button that takes you directly to the Training Guide. Information regarding artifacts, weapons, and character talents within the Training Guide has been made clearer and easier to understand. Additionally, the artifact limit in the Inventory has been increased to 2,100, providing more space and flexibility in managing artifacts. Bosses will now respawn in just 5 seconds without the need to teleport, ensuring a smoother and more efficient process for obtaining character upgrade materials.
Genshin Impact version 5.3 will be available on January 1st along with Pyro Mavuika’s Archon and the Lantern Festival. Thanks to the cross-progression function and cooperative mode, players can enjoy their adventure on PlayStation®, Xbox, PC, Android and iOS. Genshin Impact is rated T for Teen by ESRB on PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC and Google Play and 12+ on iOS. For more information, visit the official Genshin Impact website (genshin.hoyoverse.com) or follow @GenshinImpact on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Information on Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world RPG where you can venture into the fantastic world of Teyvat. Each player takes on the role of the mysterious traveler, who embarks on a journey in search of the truth about the disappearance of his family member. Starting from version 5.0, it will be possible to travel to Natlan, the sixth of the seven nations of Teyvat. Players can explore each of these nations with unique cultures and landscapes, meet a diverse group of characters, learn the art of elemental combat, and fully explore a fantasy world full of mysteries. Thanks to the cross-progression function and cooperative mode, players can continue their adventures on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox, PC, Android and iOS, alone or with their friends.
About HoYoverse:
HoYoverse is a global interactive entertainment brand whose goal is to provide a virtual world that engages gamers through various entertainment services. HoYoverse has created and developed renowned titles such as Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd and Tears of Themis for fans and players, as well as a wide range of entertainment content, such as the virtual character Lumi, the N0va Desktop App , anime, manga, light novels and music. Going forward, HoYoverse will continue to expand its content production, technology research and publishing activities through its offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Seoul.
