The upcoming Genshin Impact update, Version 5.0 "Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn" is set to be released tomorrow! Here is everything that there is to know regarding this latest version release of the game, which includes the introduction to the Land of Dragons, Natlan, several new characters, and a free character selection to boot!
Version 5.0 Trailer
We start things off with their Special Program Announcement which took place on the 16th of August 2024. In the Special Program, it helped to showcase the trailer for Version 5.0 and it was safe to say that the comments was set ablaze (no pun intended) after what was witnessed.
One of the highlights that truly stood out to players would be the presence of the Fatui Harbinger member, Capitano, who has made his presence known in Natlan before dueling it out with the Pyro Archon herself, Mavuika.
Archon Quest
Resuming from the journey in Fontaine and the Interlude Quest, the Traveler and Paimon make their way on to the Land of Dragons in order to find clues regarding their sibling. Along the way, they get caught up in the problems in the nation...as well as deal with the Fatui and their plans.
Character Banners
Now, moving onward to the Character Banners. The upcoming Version 5.0 Banners will be releasing three new characters for players to be able to use during their playthrough of the game. Mualani, Kinich and Kachina.
Genshin Impact recently revealed the First Phase of their Character Banners in Version 5.0 where the newly released character, Mualani, a Hydro Five-Star Character will be released in character banners alongside the wandering swordsman, Kazuha Kaedahara. Asides from that, their character weapons will also be released alongside them, as Mualani's weapon named "Surf's Up" is a 5-Star Catalyst Weapon which grants CRIT DMG, additional HP, and Normal Attack DMG bonus.
Mualani Banner:
Kazuha Banner:
Weapon Banner:
Meanwhile, Phase 2 of the Version 5.0 Character Banners will feature Kinich alongside the Almighty Raiden Shogun. The three four star characters that will feature in their banner has yet to be released as of now. Releasing alongside these banner will be the weapon banner that features Kinich's signature weapon, Fang of the Mountain King, a 5-Star Claymore Weapon.
Phase 2 Banners:
Kinich's Signature Weapon:
New Artifact Sets
In addition to new characters and weapons, players will also have access to a new domain that will drop two new artifact sets. These artifact sets include the Obsidian Codex and Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City.
Obsidian Codex:
2-Piece Bonus - While the equipping character is in Nightsoul’s Blessing and is on the field, their DMG dealt is increased by 20%.
4-Piece Bonus - After the equipping character consumes 10 Nightsoul points while on the field, CRIT Rate increases by 40% for 6s.
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City:
2-Piece Bonus - When a nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, the equipping character regenerates 6 Energy.
4-Piece Bonus - When the equipping character triggers an Elemental Reaction involving their Elemental Type, all nearby party members of Elemental Types involved in that reaction gain 15% All Elemental and Physical DMG Bonus for 10s. When the equipping character is in Nightsoul’s Blessing when triggering this, an additional 30% All Elemental and Physical DMG Bonus will be granted to characters for 20s. The above effect can be triggered even if the character is off-field. DMG Bonuses provided by Artifact Sets with the same name will not stack.
New Open World Travel Method:
Version 5.0 also introduces new creatures that are present to assist the Traveller in traversing through Natlan. These beasts are known as Saurians and with their support, you'll be able to travel at a much faster speed and at a further distance compared to before!
New World Bosses
With the introduction to new characters, also means that there will be introductions to new world bosses in order to gather their Ascension Materials. Two new world bosses will be added into the game, the Gluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King and the Goldflame Qucusaur Tyrant.
Gluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King:
Goldflame Qucusaur Tyrant:
Limited Time Events
Of course Genshin Impact don't just stop with content with the Archon Quest as the version update also comes with several new limited time events for players to enjoy and to earn more primogems! Bellow are the list of events that players will be able to enjoy during this upcoming update:
Event Character & Weapon Banner Changes:
In Version 5.0, Genshin Impact have now introduced the Capturing Radiance feature, a feature which will benefit travelers in winning their event character pulls. With this, whenever players are on a 50/50, they have a chance of triggering a Capturing Radiance event, and this will help boost the odds to a 55/45 odds, making it easier to get the desired characters.
As for the Weapon Banner, travelers used to need two Fate Points (AKA losing the 50/50 twice on the Weapon banner) in order to guarantee yourself getting your desired weapon. However, Genshin Impact have successfully reduced the Fate Point to just one. Meaning, that players only need to lose the 50/50 once before being guaranteed for their desired weapon.
World Level Increase
Since the start of the game, the max world level that a Player can reach is World Level 8, but in the upcoming update, players will now be able to ascend up to World Level 9 which will up the difficulty of the world state, but also increase the drop items from world bosses!
FREE 5-Star Character Selection
Finally...FINALLY after four years, Genshin Impact will be giving away a FREE 5-Star Character from the Standard banners for players to choose from. This has been something many players have been wishing for but to no avail. Though that all changes in Version 5.0.
With the update coming out tomorrow, travelers will be able to pre-download the update, which will allow you to enjoy the content faster than needing to wait for it on the day of its release. What are your thoughts on this upcoming Version update? Excited? Disappointed? Let us know in the comments!
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