Summary
Genshin Impactis set to host its Special Program Announcement on July 19, 2025, during which players will get a detailed overview of the upcoming patch, as well as a potential teaser of Nod-Krai. Though Natlan has had a rather unorthodox content cycle, the second half of the region seems to be unusually stacked with Archon Quests. Version 5.6 tookGenshin Impactplayers back to Mondstadt for the next chapter of its storyline, while Version 5.7 will feature Dainsleif in Natlan.
The Archon Quest in Version 5.7 will seemingly further the Abyss Order plot, and the players may even end up reuniting with anold villain inGenshin Impact. However, perhaps the biggest draw of the update is the possibility of it introducing some story elements from Nod-Krai, a new character, or even the Wild Hunt itself. While players will get to find out for themselves on June 10, 2025, the developers have also prepared a livestream that will hopefully answer some of their questions.
The Special Program Announcement for Version 5.7 will take place on June 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM (UTC-4). It will be hosted on the official Twitch and YouTube channels forGenshin Impact, and will feature a deep dive into Version 5.7, including an overview of its featured banners. Assuming no last-minute changes occur in the beta, thebanner characters forGenshin Impactin Version 5.7will be: Skirk, Emilie, Mavuika, and Shenhe. The exact order remains unknown, but there is a strong belief that Skirk will be in the first half, while Shenhe will headline the second half.
Genshin Impact: Version 5.7 Livestream Could Feature a Nod-Krai Teaser
Given the precedent set by Fontaine and Natlan, there is a very strong possibility of HoYoverse teasing the nextGenshin Impactregion at the end of the livestream. WhileNod-Krai inGenshin Impacthas gotten a ton of love from the marketing department, the developers have yet to lift the curtains on the next region of Teyvat. An exploration teaser of Nod-Krai could be due for a tease during the livestream, with a proper trailer likely coming out in Version 5.8.
From a gameplay standpoint, the highlight of Version 5.7 will be the debut of Dahlia andSkirk inGenshin Impact, with the latter also receiving her first Story Quest. Unfortunately, manyGenshin Impactplayers have been underwhelmed by Dahlia’s ability kit, as they worry that the Hydro 4-Star lacks any identity beyond being a cheap Support for Skirk. As for Skirk herself, she is expected to be a powerful Cryo hypercarry, albeit one exclusively locked into Freeze teams featuring Escoffier and Furina.
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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…
