While not revealing a complete character roster like last year, Genshin Impact leakers are still dropping exciting tidbits about the upcoming nation of Natlan. With the Teyvat storyline nearing its conclusion in Fontaine, players are eagerly looking forward to Natlan, the Pyro Archon’s nation heavily inspired by Latin American cultures and landscapes. To satiate these anticipations, some leaks have surfaced, offering a glimpse into the possibilities awaiting players in Genshin Impact’s sixth region.
Character Revamp: Level Cap Increase and Beyond
Leaker Fould suggests that starting with version 5.0, Genshin Impact characters might shed their current level cap of 90. The new maximum character level (excluding Adventure Rank) is rumored to be 100. Information regarding potential adjustments to Adventure Rank and World Level remains unclear. However, this leak has sparked mixed reactions among players.
Farming character ascension materials in Genshin Impact is notoriously arduous. Reaching level 90 from level 1 already demands 46 boss materials, translating to a maximum of 23 boss battles, each requiring 40 Resin – a total of 920 Resin, equivalent to over 5 days’ worth. Upgrading from level 90 to 100 could potentially require around 9 five-star elemental gems and dozens of boss materials, further straining players’ Resin reserves.
Beyond the resource concerns, players also ponder what impact this level increase will have on character power. Currently, the maximum skill level achievable is 13 (14 for normal attacks with Childe), with the theoretical cap being 15. Some players expect access to level 15 skills, while others hope for entirely new skills. A few even dream of a potential Dehya rework coinciding with this change.
Soaring High: A New Mode of Transportation
Another prominent leaker, hxg_diluc, hints at a brand-new movement mechanic arriving in version 5.0. While Inazuma offered gliding and Sumeru introduced swimming, Natlan might allow players to take to the skies on the back of a majestic dragon. This would undoubtedly provide a means for unhindered aerial exploration, freeing players from the limitations of cooldown-heavy and short-duration character skills.
hxg_diluc further suggests that miHoYo might test this feature in version 4.8 by granting players the ability to temporarily ride Durin, the slain ancient dragon residing in Dragonspine. From the thrilling chase with Dvalin in version 1.0 to the transformative experience of soaring as Sorush in version 3.6, Genshin Impact has explored various flying mechanics. Therefore, these leaks hold significant weight and align with past trends.
Shifting Tides: A New Meta on the Horizon
Leaker Gura predicts that version 5.0 will usher in a new gameplay feature designed to “elevate the roles of Hydro and Cryo characters in the meta.” The precise nature of this mechanic remains veiled in secrecy. However, miHoYo has a history of introducing meta-altering mechanics with each new nation: Inazuma with Energy Recharge, Sumeru with Dendro reactions and Elemental Mastery, and Fontaine with HP and HP-scaling changes. It wouldn’t be surprising for Natlan to follow suit.
Furthermore, Gura mentions a new artifact set tailored for this upcoming mechanic. In line with past updates, the Artifact Strongbox should also receive an update to accommodate the influx of Sumeru artifact sets. The size of the version 5.0 map is rumored to be comparable to the combined areas of Sumeru 3.0 and 3.1.
Conclusion
It’s crucial to remember that these are currently leaks, not official confirmations by miHoYo. Version 5.0 is still several months away. Let’s patiently wait for the developer to unveil their plans for players. As always, we can likely expect a drip-feed of information regarding Natlan during the upcoming version 4.7 preview stream.
