Genshin Impact Update 5.3: New Characters, Skins, and More
December 20, 2024, 08:15 PM
Genshin Impact developers have revealed a major update, version 5.3, which will conclude the main storyline in the Natlan region and introduce three new playable characters.
Here's a breakdown of the key features:
- Archon Quests: Act V, Chapter V;
- Story Quests: Two new Story Quests;
- Event: A story event tied to the Sea Lantern Festival;
- Mini-Events: Several smaller events;
- New Characters: Mawuika (5-star Pyro Claymore user), Citlali (5-star Cryo Catalyst user), and Lan Yan (4-star Anemo Catalyst user);
- New Abilities: Pyro version of the Traveler;
- New Weapons: Mawuika's Claymore and Citlali's Catalyst;
- New Skins: Festive skins for Hu Tao (paid) and Xiangling (free);
- Card Game Updates: New cards for the TCG;
- New Bosses: One new weekly boss and one new world boss;
- Quality-of-Life Improvements: Various gameplay improvements.
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, players will receive 10 Wishes, 1600 Primogems, and other rewards.
Players will also be able to claim a free 4-star Liyue character.
The presentation also teased upcoming playable characters.
Update 5.3 launches January 1st on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Android, and iOS.
Update 5.3 Trailer:
Update 5.3 Presentation:
Mawuika Teaser:
Events Overview Trailer:
