Summary
AGenshin Impactleak has revealed exciting in-game footage featuring a new volcano area, which is expected to arrive in the upcoming Version 5.5. Before each update is released,Genshin Impacthosts a beta phase that features most of the upcoming content, including fresh characters, weapons, regions, and more.
After a brief detour from the Natlan storyline in updates 5.3 and 5.4, it seemsGenshin Impactwill take players back to the Natlan region. This was also hinted at in HoYoverse’s official announcement, which confirmed the arrival of two new playable units in the next update: the five-star Electro user Varesa and the four-star unit Iansan.
The Natlan region was officially introduced in Version 5.0, and since then,Genshin Impacthas been gradually expanding the Pyro nation by adding smaller sub-regions. A recentposton theGenshin ImpactLeaks subreddit has revealed in-game footage showcasing what the new part of Natlan might look like. According to the footage, the sub-region will feature the long-awaited Great Volcano of Tollan, which has been mentioned multiple times inGenshin Impact’s main storyline. The volcano will have active eruptions, and the sky will be filled with falling lava fragments. Many comments in the discussion praise HoYoverse for consistently delivering impressive world environmental effects, with some fans claiming that the volcano region was worth the wait.
Genshin Impact Version 5.5: New Volcano Animation Revealed
As for the volcano’s location, it is situated southwest of Natlan, in a region also known as the Sacred Mountain. The official storyline confirms that the volcano was once home toancient dragons inGenshin Impact, with their palace located beneath the magma. Fans have expressed concerns that they do not want to see the volcano turn dormant after the world questline is completed.
This wouldn’t be surprising, considering HoYoverse has previously removed similar environmental effects in other regions. For example,Genshin Impactremoved the Tsurumi Island mistin Inazuma and Sumeru’s unique pyramid effect after their respective questlines were completed. Regarding the volcano’s release date, it is expected to arrive inGenshin ImpactVersion 5.5, which, based on HoYoverse’s usual update schedule, should launch at the end of March 2025.
The volcano region is expected to be home to the Collective of Plenty, one of the main tribes inGenshin Impact’s Natlan region. Both of the announced characters, Varesa and Iansan, have been confirmed as members of the Collective of Plenty. The members of this tribe are known for being fierce warriors, as the region is also famous for hosting frequent contests of strength and bodybuilding.
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