Hello travelers. The Genshin Impact development team is excited to begin another year of adventures with you in the world of Teyvat. Along with our warm New Year wishes, we are pleased to announce that version 5.3, Incandescent Ode of Resurrection, will be released on January 1st. From the first day of 2025, it’s time to team up with Mavuika, the Pyro Archon. and Citlali in the final battles against the abyss that looms over Natlan.

As the people of Natlan gather to turn the tide in their long war, the people of Liyue gather for the annual lantern ritual to welcome a new year. New character Lan Yan and many old friends are waiting in Liyue to light up the night sky with Xiao lanterns.

To spice up the annual celebration, numerous rewards are available to you, including Primogems ×1,600 and the new glider Wings of Fate’s Course Intertwined via in-game mail, Intertwined Fate ×10 via a daily login event, and a free 4-star ticket Liyue -Character by completing the Lantern Ritual event and getting a new outfit for Xiangling by accumulating Festival Fever in the event.

Blaze a radiant path, burn away the shadowy vapors

After a short respite, the final battle is about to begin. Warriors blessed by the guidance and protection of the Ode of Resurrection will face off against the monsters rising from the abyss in the latest Archon Quest Chapter V: Act V, Blazing Ode of Resurrection. Together with Mavuika, Citlali and other warriors, all forces, including the might of the Lord of Death, will be used to drive away the darkness that threatens to consume the land, no matter the cost. Additionally, at a crucial moment, the Traveler is finally granted the power of Pyro.

To improve your combat skills for the final battle, travel to the cave near the Masters of the Night Wind. There you will meet the Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker, a powerful boss who can move quickly and summon multiple clones in battle.

Once you’ve proven your worth, another formidable weekly boss awaits – the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire, the Abyssal Mimic Dragon. Additionally, the Pyro Traveler can gain unexpected advantages in this battle.

The shining sun and the obsidian star

Two ladies who will shine in the coming legendary war can be recruited as 5-star playable characters for your party: Mavuika, the Pyro Archon and Claymore wielder, and Citlali, the most powerful shaman of her tribe and user of cryogenic catalysts . Both illuminate the paths of their people with centuries of wisdom, exploration, know-how, and fighting prowess.

From the little girl of the Scions of the Canopy to the Pyro Archon who blinds and protects all of Natlan like the sun, Mavuika’s journey has never been easy. Yet she never hesitated. After completing the latest Archon quest, Mavuika’s story quest will be unlocked.

In combat, Mavuika can destroy her opponents with her Claymore or charge into battle with her Flamestrider, a unique construct in Teyvat. Her elemental ability can summon all-fire weapons that can take two forms. Tap to cast Divine Name Unleashed and the weapons become rings of searing radiance, following Mavuika or the active character and dealing constant Pyro damage targeted at the Night Soul. Alternatively, you can hold the button to unleash Ancient Name Unbound and transform her all-fire weapons into the Flamestrider. When Mavuika mounts Flamestrider, she can deal Pyro damage to enemies in her path. When nearby party members hit enemies with their normal attacks or consume Night Soul points, they can gain fighting spirit. When her fighting spirit exceeds a certain level, she can use her Elemental Burst to enter Night Soul’s Blessing status and mount her Flame Strider to deliver a powerful AoE Pyro attack. With her Elemental Burst, Mavuika also enters the Crucible of Death and Life state, strengthening her abilities and making her more resilient to interruptions.

The Flamestrider is not just a weapon, but also a versatile tool for exploration. Equipped with a hidden backup propulsion module, Mavuika allows it to climb cliffs, charge over rugged terrain and water, and glide in the air. Additionally, having Mavuika in your party will reduce the party’s Night Soul Transmission cooldown by 20%. The Flamestrider blazes across the land, uninhibited and proud, a testament to her unyielding spirit. Carried by the wind, the memory remains of the confident words of a young lady: “I can shoot the cornflakes in your kitchen from here.”

The sun shines brightly, but at night the stars never stop shining. As the most powerful shaman of the Masters of the Nightwind, Citlali can sense changes in the ley lines and sense the wounds across Natlan left by her long war with the Abyss. Due to the damage the Night Kingdom suffered in the war, she helps the lost wandering souls who can no longer return there. In her free time, the respected “Grandma Itztli” might prefer to stay alone in her remote home, surrounded by light novels and snacks. She is also accompanied by her little companions Itzpapa and Citlalin, who not only act as pillows and cushions for comfort, but also provide various forms of support in combat and exploration.

In battle, Citlali can use shields and summon Itzpapa with her elemental ability. When her Night Soul points exceed a certain amount, Itzpapa deals AoE Cryo damage to nearby enemies. Her Elemental Burst summons both small companions and creates a Spirit Vessel Skull. When the skull explodes, it deals Night Soul-targeted Cryo damage and restores a set amount of Night Soul Points to Citlali. Additionally, when Citlali is in the Night Soul’s Blessing state, enemies hit by Frozen or Melt reactions will have reduced Pyro and Hydro RES. She can maintain the Night Soul’s Blessing status to strengthen the party when switching to other characters in battle.

Band together for another year of adventure

Elsewhere in Teyvat, Liyue is currently basking in warmth and harmony as people prepare for the arrival of the lantern ritual and the New Year. In the streets of Liyue, you may encounter a new character, Lan Yan, an Anemo Catalyst user, as well as many familiar faces, some of which will appear with fresh new looks in the upcoming update.

The new 4-star character Lan Yan is a descendant and heir of the famous Qimen Arts. She is a graceful and nimble artisan who is praised as a master by the Chenyu Vale Artisans Association. In battle, Lan Yan wields the Swallow Isp Shield, a secret art passed down through her family for generations. If she sprints forward and hits a target, she will jump backwards into the air. Additionally, this dash attack changes her shield’s elemental type to Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, or Electric, allowing it to absorb the corresponding elemental damage and deal the corresponding elemental damage in return.

For version 5.3 Event Wishes, the first phase will feature the debuts of Mavuika and Citlali, while the second phase will include repeats of Arlecchino and Clorinde in addition to the debut of Lan Yan.

To recruit more Liyue characters, players can complete special festival requirements to invite a free 4-star Liyue character, including Lan Yan. In addition, some 5-star Liyue characters, including Ganyu and others, can be obtained through a new round of Chronicled Wish.

More great events await you

Meeting friends is exciting and attending fun events doubles the joy. In Lantern Rite, try out the Custom Gift Envelope mini-game to design envelopes tailored to your companions’ individual preferences. Also, don’t forget to create envelopes with wishes for friends, family or other travelers and seal your thoughts and memories in these tokens of affection. Also try Immortal Combat, a Tetris-like game where you can use rattan figures to gain buffs and defeat enemies. Or try Drills by Lamplight, where you use stratagems in combat to increase your score. Dive into these mini-games and collect more Festive Fever to unlock a wealth of exciting rewards, including Xiangling’s new outfit, “New Year’s Cheer.” Additionally, Hu Tao’s new outfit, Cherries Snow shop, will be on sale with a limited-time discount.

The festive mood is also manifested through music. With Repertoire of Myriad Melodies, the rhythm play feature is now added as a permanent mode and you can start playing, composing and sharing your custom scores at any time using a special gadget in your inventory. Want to fight some super tough battles? In On the Trail of Behemoths you can take on challenges of varying difficulty and face four powerful bosses alone or with a friend.

Last but not least, we would like to thank everyone who accompanied us on this fantastic trip in Teyvat! Together we created so many wonderful memories. Now it’s time to release the Xiao Lanterns and celebrate the lantern ritual again. It is also the perfect moment to ignite your inner fire and boldly embrace the yet unknown, exciting adventures that await us in the coming year.