Genshin 5.3 Release Date Announced: Mark Your Calendars

Genshin Impact version 5.3: Incandescent Ode of Resurrection – A New Year's Feast of Content!

Get ready, Genshin Impact fans! Version 5.3, "Incandescent Ode of Resurrection," arrives January 1st, 2025, bringing a massive wave of new content. While the wait might be tough, the rewards are well worth it!

Prepare for a deluge of exciting additions: a new story arc, powerful new characters, and game-changing abilities. And that's not all – expect generous free rewards including 1600 Primogems, a new glider ("Wings of Fate's Course Intertwined"), 10 Intertwined Fates, a free four-star Liyue character, and a new outfit for Xiangling! These gifts will be distributed through in-game mail, daily login events, and the upcoming Festive Fever event.

The adventure continues with Act V of the Natlan Archon Quest, pitting Mauvika and the Traveler against the Abyss. Prepare to harness the power of the new Pyro element! Three new characters join the roster: two five-star (Mavika and Citlali) and one four-star (Lan Yan), each boasting unique abilities. Mavika even gets a motorbike!

Prospero anno y felicidad! (Happy New Year!)

This update is jam-packed with excitement! Returning favorites include the Lantern Rite, plus two new outfits for Hu Tao and Xiangling, two fearsome new bosses, and the permanent addition of the Rhythm Game! There's simply too much to detail here – you'll have to experience it firsthand!

For those eager to dive in, remember to check out our Genshin Impact tier list (updated for this month's changes!) and our collection of Genshin Impact promo codes for extra advantages.