HoYoverse unveils the Natlan region inspired by Mesoamerican civilizations, featuring new combat mechanics and powerful characters.
HoYoverse has released Genshin Impact Version 5.0 'Dawn of Natlan,' opening a vast new region inspired by Aztec and Maya civilizations. Natlan's architecture, culture, and mythology are distinct from all previous regions in the game, and the new map is approximately 25% larger than Fontaine.
Four new characters debut in Version 5.0: Xilonen, a Natlan warrior with a unique Geo-Pyro hybrid element that is new to the game, Chasca, a 5-star bow user, and two new 4-star characters who can be obtained for free through the Story Quest. The roster additions have been well-received as among the strongest new units in the game's history.
The new 'Natlan Infusion' mechanic allows native Natlan characters to absorb elemental energy from the environment and dynamically shift their Elemental Infusion during battle. This system adds significant depth to team composition and opens up damage combos that were previously impossible, giving veteran players fresh strategies to explore.