It is expected that Genshin Impact version 5.3 will be launched in a week. The new version will launch new characters, new activities, new weapons and new costumes. At the same time, old characters will be re-launched so that players who missed it can replenish their character pool.

New Characters And Wish Banners

The first set of wish banners will launch two new limited five-star characters, Pyro Archon Mavuika, and Citlali. Before this, there was no version that launched two limited five-star characters at the same time. This is the first time. In the first stage of version 5.3, Mavuika and Citlali will be launched one after another, without re-run characters. In the second stage of version 5.3, two re-run limited five-star characters will be launched. They are Arlecchino and Clorinde.

Arlecchino is a character who can cause very large fire damage, and Clorinde is a powerful electric character and very attractive. For players who don’t have enough Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals, choosing to get new version characters or replenishing characters from previous versions may be a painful choice.

This banner will also allow you to get a new four-star character: Lan Yan. Lan Yan is from Chenyu Vale, and she mainly relies on moving quickly on the battlefield and swirling elements to fight. She can also provide shields for other characters in the team, making her a versatile character. Players will get to know her better in Lantern Rite.

In addition, the development team also confirmed that the protagonist will get the fire element in 5.3. Because in Natlan, the protagonist did not get a new element after interacting with the statue, which has not happened in other regions. Players seem to be able to enhance the newly obtained element by completing other tasks in Natlan.

New Chronicled Wish Banners

In addition to the two new banners above, Genshin Impact 5.3 will also launch Chronicled Wish. Although the specific date of Chronicled Wish has not been announced, the character has been announced. For most players, the biggest surprise is the fateful return of Shenhe and Ganyu. They have not appeared in limited banner reruns for a long time.

Shenhe last appeared in version 3.5, and Ganyu last appeared in the banner in version 3.6. This means that players will not have a chance to get them again with more than 30 banners.

Chronicled Wish was originally designed to accommodate characters, although they had already received multiple reruns. However, the developers decided to make an exception for Shenhe, because she has only been rerun once since her release, and many players have been hoping to get this character.

In addition, Chronicled Wish will also bring players numerous five-star weapons for players to wish for.

Natlan Story Updates

Natlan Archon's quest may come to an end in version 5.3. Players will join forces with Mavuika to repel Abyss’ incursion. The details of the story have not been revealed, but it may end with a fight against Lord of Eroded Primal Fire. This monster will become a weekly boss.

New Events And Character Skins

The annual Lantern Rite will be launched in version 5.3. Lantern Rite will bring many changes to the decorations of the entire game world, and players can also get many Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals through the new Lantern Rite event.

At the same time, both Hu Tao and Xiangling can change new outfits. Xiangling’s outfit can be obtained for free through the event, while Hu Tao’s outfit is discounted in the store.

In addition to Xiangling’s outfit, players can also get a free four-star character in Liyue region in Lantern Rite (players can use this event to claim Lan Yan). Gamers on PlayStation, Mobile and PC will also be able to get a pair of new wings. This wing was previously available to Xbox players.

Lantern Rite will bring players many mini-games as always, including some puzzle mini-games and combat trials. Players can obtain materials and Genesis Crystals. At the same time, players can interact with multiple playable characters.

New Quality-Of-Life

New Quality-of-Life will be launched in version 5.3, which makes it easier for players to cultivate their characters. During Overflowing event, players can get the materials they want instead of waiting for a specific day. At the same time, during the event, the drop rate of character talent materials and weapon upgrade materials will be doubled. But this will still depend on the daily rotation of each region.

After version 5.3, world bosses (also known as 40-resin bosses) will spawn immediately after players claim materials. Players no longer need to teleport to another place and come back for these bosses to spawn. This allows players to obtain boss materials faster.

In addition, the upper limit of players’ artifact storage cap will also be increased, which is good news for players who repeatedly go to dungeons to get perfect artifact rolls.

Version 5.3 will bring a lot of new content to players. From new characters to optimizations to game systems, there is also a rich Lantern Rite, which will definitely attract some old players to return. (Of course, the most important thing is the ten free wishes) Genshin Impact players may feel very fulfilled in the first month of 2025.