Season’s greetings, Travelers! HoYoverse is excited to announce that Genshin Impact Version 5.3, titled “Incandescent Ode of Resurrection,” will launch on January 1, 2025. This milestone update introduces the highly anticipated Pyro Archon, Mavuika, continues Natlan’s Archon Quest, and brings back the festive Lantern Rite with incredible rewards to celebrate the New Year.
Watch the Version 5.3 trailer here: https://youtu.be/Uh3JVQWe16w
Key Features of Version 5.3
Generous Rewards Await
- Primogems ×1,600 and the new glider “Wings of Fate’s Course Intertwined” via in-game mails.
- Intertwined Fate ×10 from the daily login event.
- A free 4-star Liyue character through the Lantern Rite event.
- Xiangling’s new outfit, “New Year’s Cheer,” available via Festive Fever.
New Main Story Content
The Archon Quest continues in Act V of Natlan, where the Traveler and Mavuika face the Abyss in a decisive battle, unlocking the Pyro element for the Traveler.
New Playable Characters
- Mavuika (5-Star Pyro): The Pyro Archon can ride her motorbike for exploration and unleash fiery attacks in combat.
- Citlali aka “Granny Itztli” (5-Star Cryo): Provides shields and continuous Cryo damage.
- Lan Yan (4-Star): Deploys adaptive Elemental shields to protect allies.
Lantern Rite Returns
Celebrate the Lantern Rite Festival with new stories, mini-games, and generous rewards.
Two New Outfits
- Hu Tao: “Cherries Snow-Laden” (limited-time discount).
- Xiangling: “New Year’s Cheer” (free reward during Lantern Rite).
New Bosses
- Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker: A world boss introducing fresh challenges.
- Lord of Eroded Primal Fire: A powerful new Weekly Boss for daring Travelers.
Permanent Additions and Optimizations
- Rhythm game mode becomes a permanent feature, adding Kazuha and Ganyu to Envisaged Echoes.
- Quality-of-life improvements:
- Boss respawn time reduced to 5 seconds without needing to teleport.
- Artifact inventory limit increased to 2,100.
- Enhanced Training Guide for new players.
HoYoFair 2025: Genshin Impact Fan Art Special Program
The HoYoFair 2025 Fan Art Special Program, “Dimensional Detective Chronicles,” will premiere on December 28 at 8 PM (UTC+8) on YouTube, X, and TikTok. Highlights include:
- New episodes of fan-favorite series, such as:
- “If Genshin Had a Cyberpunk Anime: Progenitor” by Dillongoo.
- “Genshin with Guns” animations by No_Tables.
- A text-based detective-themed mini-adventure game, available starting December 25 at 12 PM (UTC+8).
Celebrate the New Year in Teyvat!
Prepare for an unforgettable journey with Version 5.3 as Genshin Impact continues to expand its world and immerse Travelers in thrilling adventures.
For more information, visit: https://genshin.hoyoverse.com
About Genshin Impact
Developed by HoYoverse, Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG offering a vibrant world, rich lore, and dynamic gameplay. Available on PC, PlayStation, and mobile platforms.
