The main story set in Natlan concludes with Genshin Impact version 5.3, Incandescent Ode of Resurrection, and HoYoverse has finally released all the juicy details around the coming update.
We are in for a massive version, as we’re not only going to experience the climax of the current story in Natlan, but the annual Lantern Rite event is coming up as well and the title will gain a new permanent game mode. HoYoverse also teased a series of future plans for 2025, which look ambitious.
Find the Genshin Impact 5.3 release date, story, and events below.
Genshin Impact 5.3 will be released on January 1, 2025, for PC, iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
You can find the trailer for Incandescent Ode of Resurrection below:
Genshin Impact 5.3 features the Archon Quest (Chapter V, Act V): Incandescent Ode of Resurrection, in which the Traveler teams up with Mavuika to bring the war to the Abyss. Alongside this storyline we’ll get to find out what The Captain’s goal in Natlan is. Players completing the Archon Quest within version 5.3 will receive 500 Primogems as an extra reward.
A new Weekly Boss, the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire, will become available with this version.
Additionally, the Mavuika Character Quest: Sol Invictus Act I and the Tribal Chronicles: Masters of the Night-Wind featuring Citlali will be available. Both quests grant level-up materials for Mavuika and Citlali, respectively.
Naturally, both of them will be featured on the Genshin Impact 5.3 banners, where we’ll also find Lan Yan, a new 4-Star character. Finally, update 5.3 will make Traveler’s Pyro form available.
The following events will be available during Genshin Impact 5.3:
Genshin Impact players can obtain two new character skins in update 5.3 – one is for Hu Tao and will be available in the store, the other is for Xiangling and can be unlocked during Lantern Rite.
As is tradition, Lantern Rite will bring a free 4-Star character selector, allowing you to invite one character from Liyue – including Lan Yan.
But wait, there are more gifts: All players will receive a formerly Xbox-exclusive Wind Glider and can expect 1,600 Primogems and other valuable materials in their in-game mail to celebrate Lantern Rite.
Find a list of quality-of-life improvements in Genshin Impact 5.3 via the link, as those have been announced prior to the latest livestream.
Finally, make sure to claim the latest Genshin Impact codes for additional Primogems.
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