Genshin Impact version 5.3 adds Pyro Archon and Lantern Rite on January 1st. Check out the new trailer here.
The HoYoverse team is pleased to announce that Genshin Impact version 5.3 will be released on January 1st.
This update finally unlocks the playable Pyro Archon Mavuika, who will fight a crucial battle in the main storyline. In the meantime, the Lantern Rite will return with many free rewards including Primogems, Intertwined Fates, a new glider, a 4-star character selector, and an outfit.
Highlights of version 5.3 “Ardent Ode of Resurrection”:
- Generous rewards await you: Primogems ×1,600 and the new glider “Intertwined Course of Fate” (via in-game mail), Intertwined Fate ×10 (via daily login event), a free 4-star character Liyue (via Lantern Ritual event) and Xiangling's new outfit (via Festive Fever in the event).
- New Main Story: The story continues with Act V of Natlan's Archon Quest, in which Mavuika and the Traveler face the Abyss in a decisive battle. The Pyro element is unlocked for the traveler.
- Two 5-stars and one 4-star: Mavuika, the Pyro Archon who can use her motorcycle for exploration and combat, Citlali aka “Grandma Itztli” who provides shields and constant Cryo DMG, and Lan Yan, who has one can use adaptive elemental shield.
- Lantern Rite: Returns with a new story, mini-games and rewards.
- Two new outfits: Hu Tao – “Snow-Loaded Cherries” (limited-time discount) and Xiangling – “New Year's Cheer” (free reward from Lantern Rite).
- Two new bosses: “Rogue Hermetic Spiritspeaker” and the new weekly boss “Lord of the Eroded Primal Fire”.
- New Additions: The rhythm game becomes permanent, adding Kazuha and Ganyu to Envisaged Echoes.
- New optimizations: Boss respawn time reduced to 5 seconds without having to teleport away, artifact inventory limit increased to 2,100, and training guide improved.
Check out the trailer here:
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