With patch 1.5 ofGenshin Impactraring to be released, fans of miHoYo’s massively successful free-to-play are already looking into the future of what patch 1.6 will hold. Fan speculation- and a few leaks- are suggesting players will be taking to the high seas in the near future, opening the gates for a cadre of new characters from the much-anticipated Inazuma region.
While the current version ofGenshin Impactcurrently incorporates the realms of Mondstadt and Liyue, it is all but confirmed that players will see the Japanese-inspired Inazuma region in the near future, with leaks suggesting an introductory quest in the area landing with 1.6 in the next few months with May at the earliest, but more likely June. The Inazuma area has been teased in the past with the character Scaramouche, though more tidbits have been introduced to players in-game- as well asa largely accurate bevy of leaks available online.
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Genshin Impactholds a lot of its future content in the game’s files, leading to a myriad array of leaks, from new characters tonew maps such as the recent ones that previewed Inazuma. Inazuma clearly takes inspiration from ancient Japan as an insular island nation, which, much like the other lands inGenshin Impact,is steeped in mythos and magic.
The lightning pace ofGenshin Impact’s updates raises the question regarding if the game will see content at such a rate for the entirety ofGenshin Impact’sgreatly expanded timeline.With two major cities, their associated locales, and the addition of Dragonspine Mountain, there is already a broad array of content in the game as the six-month anniversary of the game approaches- with yet more on the horizon. The way new travel systems are being looked into could hint at even longer voyages being available in the future ofGenshin Impactto lands yet unknown in game.
With such a colossal swell of support, miHoYo’s free-to-play title has surpassed all expectations, witha huge backing on mobile devices alone. One of the game’s greatest strengths is its dispersion across platforms, makingGenshin Impactan easily accessible title for gamers of all passions and ages. This, grouped with a free-to-play framework and a lovable world and characters, meansGenshin Impactholds sway over a large swathe of the internet.
While this passion for the title has seen plans forGenshin Impactkicked into overdrive, it has also lead to some contrition from miHoYoregarding the prevalence of leaks for the title. While leaks only really impact the most dedicated portion of the player base, it’s evident thatmiHoYo wants to keep the secrets of its leading title under wrapsto keep story and gameplay reveals under wraps as not to ruin the surprise for others. Regardless of intent, leakers can be attributed as a current part ofGenshin Impact’s success, fueling the flames of hype for the next patch before the current one is even out.
Genshin Impactis available now on PC, mobile devices, and PS4, and is currently in development for Switch. The PS5 version launches April 28.
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