Genshin Impact version 5.0 update ‘Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn’ launches August 28

The version 5.0 update for Genshin Impact, dubbed “Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn,” will launch on August 28, developer miHoYo announced. The update will add Natlan, the game’s sixth major nation.

Here is an overview of the update, via miHoYo:

Players will be able to reach the sixth major nation of Teyvat and ally with the warriors of the region, including Kachina, Kinich, and Mualani, as well as the Saurians of Natlan. Set off to discover diverse tribes, landscapes, mysteries, and legends.

The road to Natlan will open with an unlocked Teleport Waypoint that is accessible to players, even beginners and intermediates, who have completed the Prologue of the Archon Quest in Mondstadt. Known as the Nation of Pyro, Natlan is located west of the Sumeru desert. The people of this nation are divided into six main tribes. The dragons of Natlan, more commonly called Saurians, are the result of a long evolution and have evolved to coexist with humans, and they have even become their faithful companions. With Version 5.0, players will be able to explore three of the six tribes, as well as encounter three types of Saurians who live together with the locals.

Mastering the abilities of the different Saurians can prove decisive in exploring the towering cliffs and flowing springs, and players can transform into a Saurian by indwelling them. The Tepetlisaurus are Saurians good at tunneling undergrounds and climbing cliffs, and they are the companions of choice for the Children of Echoes who call the canyons their home. The Yumkasaurus can pull themselves in the chosen direction and reach great heights with ease. They have taken up residence among the Scions of the Canopy, a tribe living suspended from the walls of steep cliffs. As for the Koholasaurus, they can move quickly on water and liquid Phlogiston, which explains why they are commonly seen with the People of the Springs near the sea.

Natlan, also known as the Nation of War, honors her warriors at the Stadium of the Sacred Flame, where the Champion of each tribe is chosen through a tournament. This is where the main story unfolds, as the player, accompanied by local warriors Kachina, Kinich, and Mualani, travel to the Stadium. To begin Natlan’s Archon Quest, players need to reach Adventure Rank 28 and above, and have completed all of Liyue’s Archon Quests.

Natlan warriors are masters of skills and agility that reflect the lifestyle and traditions of their own tribe. Kachina, the four-star Geo polearm wielder from the Children of Echoes, is able to summon Turbo Twirly and ride on it to scale walls and cliffs, and also pound the ground to deal AOE DMG. She can be recruited for free by completing Act I of Natlan’s Archon Quest. Kinich, renowned for his hunting skills in the Scions of the Canopy, is a five-star Dendro warrior equipped with a claymore who wields the grappling hook to perfection, so as to swing and easily reach heights, or to link to enemies and perform powerful Loop Shots. His special companion, Ajaw, can also join the fray, unleashing his dragon breath against foes. Mualani, the watersports shop owner from People of the Springs, is a Hydro five-star catalyst wielder who can mount her reliable Sharky Surfboard and move at full speed on the water surface, liquid Phlogiston, and even on dry land. In combat, when Mualani is moving on her Sharky Surfboard and hits an enemy, she applies a mark and administers Sharky’s Bite, which inflicts more damage after several hits.

Although Kachina, Mualani, and Kinich are all capable of locating regional specialties, they have different talents of restoring Stamina, accumulating Phlogiston, or increasing movement speed respectively, which can benefit all party members by interacting with certain harvestable items. However, to take full advantage of the powers and abilities of warriors and Saurians living in the Nation of Pyro, players will need to consume or utilize Phlogiston in different forms wisely. Through a mysterious ritual known as Phlogiston Engravings, the warriors of Natlan can further distinguish themselves in battle thanks to the Nightsoul’s Blessing.

In Version 5.0’s Event Wishes, Mualani and Kachina will debut in the first phase along with Kaedehara Kazuha’s rerun, and Kinich’s debut will come with the Raiden Shogun in the second half. In the meantime, the stories of Natlan’s three new characters will be available through the Tribal Chronicles, a new three-act quest for each tribe that replace the previous Story Quests, to provide a comprehensive experience for players to gain a deeper understanding of the stories, people, and traditions. Players can visit each tribe’s “Obsidian Totem Pole” to start the Tribal Chronicles, as well as their Bounties and Supply Notices to earn Reputation EXP and valuable rewards.

As the fourth anniversary of Genshin Impact approaches, rewards, and bonuses will be offered to celebrate this event with fans and players during Version 5.0. The special daily login event returns with up to Intertwined Fate ×10 for players to claim, and players can check their in-game mail to receive Primogems ×1,600, two exclusive gadgets “Firstborn Firesprite” and “Kaboom Box,” as well as more bonuses. Furthermore, players can also invite a 5-star character from the Standard Wish lineup to their team for free. More updates on the Character Event Wish, Weapon Event Wish, and a new tool to redeem Artifacts with designated affixes will also arrive in the latest version.

And here is a detailed explanation of Natlan:

■ 1. Three Characters in Natlan

1.1 Mualani

Mualani is a five-star Hydro catalyst wielder from People of the Springs. This shiny and hot-hearted girl is a watersports store owner and a fan of multiple water sports, such as swimming, surfing, and beach volleyball. Mualani primarily deals Hydro damage with on-field movement to stack layers.

Surf to Explore – Her Elemental Skill makes her mount on her Sharky Surfboard to move on land, water and liquid Phlogiston with a greater speed. In addition, Mualani can surf onto the Spiritways, a flowing Phlogiston track that she can take for a fast trip.

Surf, Mark, and Bite – Her Elemental Skill also converts her Normal Attacks into Sharky’s Bite of powerful Hydro damage. By making contact with enemies, Mualani can mark her enemies and gain stacks. Max 3 stacks, Mualani can unleash a reinforced bite with significant damage.

1.2 Kinich

Kinich is a five-star Dendro claymore wielder from Scions of the Canopy. He is a well-known hunter with a special Saurian company, Ajaw.

Grappling Hook – With his Elemental Skill, Kinich can use a grappling hook to reach higher places and swing foward consecutively by latching onto Coilgrass Sigils during exploration.

Loop Shoot – When using his Elemental Skill in the presence of nearby enemies, Kinich links to the target and initiates loop shots. In this state, he gradually accumulates Nightsoul Points, which, upon reaching their maximum, allow him to unleash a powerful shot, dealing significant Dendro DMG.

Stand with Dragonlord – Upon his Elemental Burst, the Saurian buddy of Kinich, Ajaw, will unleash dragonbreaths to deal AoE Dendro DMG.

1.3 Kachina

Kachina is a four-star Geo polearm wielder from Children of Echoes.

Turbo Twirly – Kachina is able to summon Turbo Twirly and ride it to climb walls and cliffs in daily exploration, and also unleash ground-slam attacks to deal AoE Geo DMG in combat.

Free to Get in Archon Quest – By completing the first act of Natlan Archon Quest, you can invite Kachina into your team for free.

■ 2. Phlogiston and Nightsoul’s Blessing

2.1 Phlogiston

In the Nation of Pyro, the Pyro power can be found as a unique resource known as Phlogiston. Phlogiston exists in different forms and can be utilized by the locals as a brand-new resource to in movement and combat. Once you indwell a Saurian, you may notice that skills are consuming a separate Phlogiston bar on the right side of your Saurian body. For Natlan characters, a Phlogiston bar also appears above their health bar. In addition, the constant flowing Phlogiston can form a pathway named Spiritways, where Koholasaurus or People of the Springs can use for fast travels.

2.2 Nightsoul’s Blessing

Nightsoul’s Blessing state is unique for characters in Natlan, which will usually increase their mobility and combat abilities. For them, the Elemental Skill is the most convenient way to enter this state, and a Nightsoul bar will show on the left side of the character.

■ 3. The First Three Tribes in Natlan

3.1 Children of Echoes

The Children of Echoes is located in the canyons of northeast Natlan, giving rise to expert miners and talented dancers. There is a large stage that serves as the heart of their entertainment, where locals proudly showcase their dancing skills and passion for the arts.

3.2 Scions of the Canopy

If you’re an extreme sports enthusiast or simply want to take in breathtaking views, visit the Scions of the Canopy, the tribe cantilevered over the steep cliffs with cables. People there are highly skilled at navigating through jungles and forests and reaching high places with ease. These abilities make them exceptionally suited for the role of a courier.

3.3 People of the Springs

As a laidback tribe known for its hot springs, People of the Springs offers a relaxing vibe with various watersports and music. It’s an ideal place for locals to conquer the waves and enjoy beach volleyball. With the guidance of local guides, more stories and mysteries will be unveiled around this seaside tribe.

■ 4. Three Types of Saurians and Saurian Indwelling

4.1 Saurian Indwelling

Saurian Indwelling is a unique transformation mechanism in Natlan. We can roam the land of Natlan in Saurian’s forms by indwelling them or respective Spiritscounces. In Version 5.0, players can indwell three types of Saurians, Teptlisaurus, Yumkasaurus, and Koholasaurus to experience their unique skills.

Check the video showcase of Indwelling and Saurian’s abilities in media kit –

—Teptlisaurus

—Yumkasaurus

—Koholasaurus

4.2 Tepetlisaurus

The Tepetlisaurus can be a good helper of the Children of Echoes, renowned for its mining prowess. This Saurian may aid the tribe in excavating valuable minerals and carving pathways through rugged canyons. When indwelling a Tepetlisaurus, you gain the ability to burrow underground, climb cliffs, and even access hidden tunnels that swiftly transport you to the other side of obstacles.

4.3 Yumkasaurus

Beloved by the extreme sports lovers among the Scions of the Canopy, Yumkasaurus demonstrates unparalleled agility in reaching higher terrain. Yumkasaurus possesses a unique organ that drags it into the air with ease. Additionally, when it consumes some Natlan fruits, it can unleash explosive projectiles, making it a reliable force in both combat and exploration.

4.4 Koholasaurus

Koholasaurus shares the hot springs and flowing waters of joy and relaxation with the People of the Springs. After indwelling a Koholasaurus, you can take a dip in the hot springs and waters around this seaside tribe. This Saurian even can move on dangerous Liquid Phlogiston and a fast track made by flowing Phlogistons.

■ 5. Bonus and Optimizations

5.1 Bonus to celebrate the fourth anniversary

As Genshin Impact is approaching its fourth-year anniversary, bonuses and rewards are offered to celebrate this moment with fans and gamers during Version 5.0.

Daily login event – Up to 10 Intertwined Fates from daily login event.

In-game mails – Primogem x 1600, two exclusive gadgets “Firstborn Firesprite” and “Kaboom Box,” and more bonuses.

A Free 5-star of your choice from the Standard Wish lineup.

Double crystal bonus for first purchase reset.

5.2 System Optimizations and Updates

A series of important system updates and optimizations are introduced in Version 5.0 to provide better gaming experience.

Visit Natlan in Early / Mid-Game – Map unlock criteria: complete all Mondstadt Archon Quests and reach AR 19; Archon Quest unlock criteria – complete all of Liyue’s Archon Quests and reach AR 28.

Limited-Time Bonus from Archon Quest – You can claim an extra 500 Primogems after completing Natlan Archon Quests during Version 5.0.

More Nonus from Returning Travelers – the returnee event Stellar Reunion may give you up to 10 more Intertwined Fates.

Artifact – A new tool “Sanctifying Elixir” to redeem artifacts with 1 designated main affix and 2 designated sub affixes. In addition, starting from Version 5.0, salvaging Artifacts can return you enhancement materials.

Character Event Wish – A new mechanism “Capturing Radiance” that has a rate of appearing during a 50/50 in Character Event Wishes. When it happens, the 5-star you get will be the current event-exclusive 5-star character.

Weapon Event Wish – The maximum amount of Fate Points in Weapon Event Wish is lowered from 2 to 1. Now, after you chart a course to a weapon, the second 5-star weapon will be guaranteed to be your chosen one if the first 5-star weapon is not.

World Level 9 Launched Now – After you reach Adventure Rank 58, you can complete Ascension Quest to increase your World Level from 8 to 9, facing more challenging combat with richer combat rewards.

Regional Specialty Tracking – By clicking on “Go to collect” at the source of regional specialties, you will be able to pinpoint the location range of regional specialties on the map.

Genshin Impact is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC via client and Epic Games Store, iOS via the App Store, and Android via Google Play. A Switch version is also planned.

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