- Genshin Impact version 5.3 will be released on January 1, 2025
- It adds two new five-star playable characters
- This is in addition to new four-star characters, storylines, in-game events, and more
Developer Hoyoverse shared some information about Genshin Impact Version 5.3 or the “Fiery Resurrection Hymn” update will be released on January 1, 2025.
Headlines include the debut of not one, but two five-star characters: Mavuika and Citlali. As a Pyro Archon, Mavuika has two unique fighting styles. She can fight with her claymore sword or ride her Flame Walker, a unique fiery motorcycle build, to dispatch enemies.
Her elemental abilities summon a searing aura that follows your active character and deals massive fire damage to nearby enemies. She also possesses a unique fighting spirit resource, which is needed to activate her elemental burst fire attacks and enter special, more powerful states. There will also be a new story mission that introduces you to the character.
Citlali, also known as “Granny Itztli”, on the other hand, is a powerful Cyro Catalyst fighter. She is accompanied by her two companions, Itzpapa and Citalin, who transform into a magical set of cushions and pillows that she floats on as she explores. During combat, Sitali uses her companions to summon shields and deal heavy Cero damage.
The second half of version 5.3 will debut Lan Yan. She is a four-star wind catalyst user with a Yan Elf Shield that can absorb damage from water, fire, ice or electricity elements. The absorbed damage type can then be returned to the enemy via aerial attacks.
The update will also bring new storylines to Natlan’s Archon missions, where players will face off against powerful new Abyssal Mimic Dragons or the Corrupted Primordial Fire Lord boss.
The Lantern Festival is about to return to Lei Yue Harbor, bathing the entire area in a soft and warm light. Players can claim free rewards via the in-game mail system, including 1,600 Primogens and the “Intertwined Wings of Destiny” glider to celebrate the holiday. This is on top of the 10 intertwined destinies earned through daily login rewards and the free four-star character for completing the Lantern Ritual event.
If you’re looking for more costumes, you can increase the event’s festive popularity level by completing tasks to earn Xiangling’s “New Year’s Cheer” look. Hu Tao’s “Cherry Snow Man” suit will also be sold at a limited-time discount in the in-game store.
This all comes on top of a series of balance changes, plus the permanent introduction of the popular rhythm game mode.
if you want to try Genshin Impact Until the update is released, you can download it on Android, iOS, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series Sand computers.