As of January 23, 2025, Genshin Impact has released its Version 5.3 update, titled “Incandescent Ode of Resurrection,” on January 1, 2025.
Key Features of Version 5.3:
- New Playable Characters:
- New Weapons:
- A Thousand Blazing Suns: Mavuika’s signature 5-star claymore.
- Starcaller’s Watch: Citlali’s signature 5-star catalyst. Sportskeeda
- Event Wishes:
- Phase I (January 1 – January 21, 2025):
- Featured Characters: Mavuika (5-star Pyro), Citlali (5-star Cryo), Diona (4-star Cryo), Bennett (4-star Pyro), Kachina (4-star Geo).
- Featured Weapons: A Thousand Blazing Suns (5-star claymore), Starcaller’s Watch (5-star catalyst), and select 4-star weapons.
- Phase II (January 21 – February 11, 2025):
- Featured Characters: Arlecchino (5-star Pyro), Clorinde (5-star Electro), Lan Yan (4-star Anemo), Rosaria (4-star Cryo), Chevreuse (4-star Pyro).
- Featured Weapons: Crimson Moon’s Semblance (5-star polearm), Absolution (5-star sword), and select 4-star weapons. Sportskeeda
- Phase I (January 1 – January 21, 2025):
- New Archon Quest:
- The final act in Natlan’s Archon Quest series, featuring a climactic battle against the Abyssal Mimic Dragon, “Lord of Eroded Primal Fire.” Gematsu
- Lantern Rite Festival:
- Celebrate in Liyue with events offering rewards such as 1,600 Primogems, a free 4-star Liyue character, and new outfits for Xiangling and Hu Tao. Gematsu
- Gameplay Enhancements:
- Permanent addition of the rhythm game mode, allowing players to compose and share musical scores.
- Artifact Inventory Limit increased to 2,100 for better management.
- Boss enemies now respawn 5 seconds after claiming rewards, streamlining material farming.