What to Expect From Genshin Impact Version 5.2

Genshin Impact continues to solidify its place in the open-world gacha genre, building excitement among fans with its upcoming update. November 20 marks a significant day for Genshin Impact as the highly anticipated release date of the 5.2 patch. Additionally, the game is launching on Xbox and will also be available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

As of Version 5.1, Genshin Impact has 89 playable characters, including the Traveler. With anticipation building for the upcoming 5.2 update, players can expect the second-to-last chapter of Natlan’s Archon Quests, along with several new playable characters and events.

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The Details of Genshin Impact 5.2 “Tapestry of Spirit and Flame”

Genshin Impact’s Upcoming Banners in Version 5.2

Genshin Impact‘s 5.2 Event Banners have been circulating in leaks for some time, but it’s now confirmed via the Special Program livestream that Chasca and Lyney will headline the first half, with Neuvillette and Zhongli featured in phase two. The first phase will end on December 10. It’s also worth noting that Citlali, and potentially Mavuika, will debut as playable characters in Version 5.3, so players may want to keep this in mind when spending their Primogems.

The specific Character Banner details are as follows:

Similarly, Genshin Impact‘s new Weapon Banners include one new 5-star Weapon and two fresh 4-star weapons in the first half. Conversely, the second phase consists of two 5-star weapons: Tome of The Eternal Flow and Vortex Vanquisher. The weapon banner details are as follows:

Key Locations and Story Quests in Genshin Impact’s 5.2 Update

As for the narrative, this update will introduce two new tribes, the Flowerfeather Clan and the Masters of the Night-Wind, as well as two new characters, and the fifth chapter of the Archon Quest, Interlude: All Fires Fuel the Flame. The latter is said to be focused on Iansan and Capitano, while the tribes will feature two new story quests called Tlalocan: Of Fading Flowers and Falling and Feathers and Mictlan: Memories Flowing With Color.

The Natlan region debuted with Genshin Impact‘s 5.0 update, and in Version 5.2, players can look forward to exploring previously inaccessible ancient ruins like Ochkanatlan, the Tezcatepetonco Range, and the Quahuacan Cliff. Notably, the range houses the Masters of the Night-Wind whereas the Flower-Feather Clan is found in the cliffs.

Genshin Impact 5.2 Special Mentions

• Four unique events: Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls, Adventurers Trials: Metamorphosis, Exercise Surging Storm, and Claw Convoy.
• Free Calamity of Eshu weapon and refinement materials, Shuttle of Odara.
• A new normal boss, the Tenebrous Papilla.
• Genshin Impact TCG cards: Rosaria, Sigewinne, Golden Wolflord.
• Additions to the Saurian Indwelling exploration mechanic: Qucusaur and Iktomisaur.
• Quality-of-life updates for items like Treasure Compasses, the Astral Mark feature, and more.
• Lockable 5-star Artifacts and reworked elemental reactions.

Significantly, patch 5.2 will launch on November 20, 2024, and conclude on December 31, 2024, creating a 41-day cycle. Players should prepare for maintenance downtime in their regions during this period, with the patch releasing at 3 a.m. (GMT). Genshin Impact update 5.3 is scheduled for January 1, 2025, according to rumors.

Released

September 28, 2020

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Engine

Unity

ESRB

T for Teen – Fantasy Violence, Alcohol Reference

Steam Deck Compatibility

yes

X|S Optimized

yes

PS Plus Availability

N/A

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Cross Save

yes

Cross-Platform Play

Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5

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