Version 5.1 introduces significant advancements in Natlan’s main story, a new recruitable ally,
Xilonen, and the opportunity to celebrate Nahida’s birthday with the people of Sumeru
Singapore, September 27, 2024 – Global entertainment brand HoYoverse today announced the
upcoming release of Genshin Impact Version 5.1, titled “The Rainbow Destined to Burn,” on
October 9. The main storyline will continue in the newly unveiled region of Natlan, where Xilonen
will join as a master forger and a dependable ally in combat and exploration. Meanwhile, Sumeru
will celebrate the return of the Sabzeruz Festival, filled with joy, festivities, and a special birthday
surprise for Nahida.
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Following the previous Archon Quest, Natlan is in urgent need of help to save herself from
destruction and the looming threat of the Abyss. While players and Xilonen work together to forge
an Ancient Name for the Traveler, Citlali, a member of the Masters of the Night-Wind, will finally
appear to lend a hand. Meanwhile, her fellow tribe member, Ororon, is devising a secret plan.
Players’ efforts to rescue Natlan will be rewarded, as they can claim an additional 500 Primogems
by completing the two new acts of the Archon Quest in Version 5.1. Additionally, up to 400
Primogems can be obtained by completing specific World Quests and gaining Natlan Exploration
Progress.
Xilonen, renowned for crafting legendary items like the Pyro Archon’s sunglasses, is not only a
talented smith but also an agile and reliable warrior. Unlike traditional climbers, this five-star Geo
Sword wielder can skate effortlessly and execute agile leaps along cliff walls. In combat, Xilonen
demonstrates versatile support skills by reducing enemies’ Elemental RES or healing her teammates,
thanks to her unique combat equipment: Samplers. All three Samplers initially record Geo Source
Samples, which Xilonen can instantly activate using her Elemental Skill to reduce enemies’ Geo
Elemental RES while enhancing her Normal and Plunging Attack DMG. When she teams up with
Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, or Electro characters, the Source Samples will undergo Elemental Conversion
and change colors, but they can only be activated after maxing out her Nightsoul Points through
Normal Attacks, allowing her to reduce the corresponding Elemental RES of enemies. If at least
two Source Samples change color, Xilonen can activate them more rapidly, shifting her Elemental
Burst from dealing Geo AoE DMG to healing nearby active teammates. Additionally, she can help
the team regain a certain amount of Phlogiston by triggering a Nightsoul Transmission.
In the Version 5.1 Event Wishes, Xilonen will feature in the first half alongside the rerun of Chiori,
while the second half brings back Nahida and Hu Tao. As more allies join the team, Natlan
introduces a new Enemy Boss: the “Secret Source Constructor,” an ancient construction machine
with a lethal nature that awaits challengers in a long-forgotten cave.
Back in Sumeru, the streets come alive with joyful rhythms during the Sabzeruz Festival, honoring
the birthday of Lesser Lord Kusanali. This year, players will reunite with Dehya, Tighnari, and
Collei to prepare a heartwarming birthday surprise for Nahida, taking on the special role of Knight
of Flowers to escort her carriage through the festival parade. In Port Ormos, the festivities feature a
series of mini-games, including “Rocking Carriage,” where players control a carriage to collect
flowers and dodge obstacles; “Interreflection of Reality and Dreams,” which challenges players to
spot anomalies in the dream world; and a combat challenge where participants fight as the Knight
of Flowers. By earning enough Festive Fervor through these activities, players can claim various
rewards, including a chance to recruit Candace for free.
Version 5.1 also introduces several quality-of-life improvements for the Spiral Abyss, character
ascension, Artifacts, and Echo Cosmetics. In the Spiral Abyss, a new skip feature allows players to
bypass Floor 9 if they achieved full stars on Floor 11 in the previous update. Similarly, players who
completed Floor 12 with full stars can skip both Floors 9 and 10. Character ascension has become
more intuitive, with inventory updates displaying the quantities of craftable materials. A new
formula filter at the Crafting Bench will also simplify crafting management. Additionally, in the
character Artifact interface, Artifact Set filters and affix sorting preferences for individual slots will
now be saved, eliminating the need to reset them after each session. Lastly, Zhongli and Keqing’s
Echoes can now be obtained by completing new Envisaged Echoes challenges introduced in the
latest update.
Genshin Impact Version 5.1 will be arriving on October 9. With cross-progression and Co-Op
functions, players can enjoy their adventure across PlayStation®, PC, Android, and iOS. The game
has been rated T for Teen by ESRB on PS5, PS4, PC, and Google Play, and 12+ on iOS. For more
information, please visit Genshin Impact’s official website (genshin.hoyoverse.com) or follow
@GenshinImpact on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
