HoYoverse has announced that Genshin Impact Version 5.3 “Incandescent Ode of Resurrection“ will launch on January 1, 2025. This update introduces Mavuika, the Pyro Archon, as a playable character, along with new story content, characters, events, and gameplay features.
Genshin Impact Update 5.3: What’s New
The update brings Act V of Natlan’s Archon Quest, where the Traveler joins Mavuika and Natlan’s warriors in a decisive battle. The storyline leads to the awakening of the Traveler’s Pyro power and the emergence of a new Abyssal threat, the Abyssal Mimic Dragon, also known as the “Lord of Eroded Primal Fire.”

Mavuika, also called the Pyro Archon Haborym, is a 5-star character with dual combat styles, utilizing her claymore and a mount called Flamestrider. Her abilities include continuous Pyro attacks, mobility enhancements, and a powerful AoE Pyro Elemental Burst. Her Story Quest will unlock after the latest Archon Quest.

Joining her is Citlali, a 5-star Cryo Catalyst user known as “Granny Itztli.” She offers Cryo shields, AoE Cryo attacks, and support abilities that reduce enemy resistances; both characters will feature in the first half of the update’s Event Wishes, while reruns for Arlecchino and Clorinde will appear in the second half. The update also introduces Lan Yan, a 4-star Anemo Catalyst user, whose abilities allow Elemental conversion and aerial attacks, while returning 5-star characters such as Ganyu and Shenhe will be available in the Chronicled Wish feature.

Liyue Harbor will host the Lantern Rite festival, featuring rewards such as Primogems, Intertwined Fates, a free 4-star Liyue character, and a new glider; meanwhile, players can participate in mini-games, combat challenges, and a daily login event. Xiangling’s new outfit, “New Year’s Cheer,” can be earned during the festival, while Hu Tao’s outfit, “Cherries Snow-Laden,” will be available for purchase at a discount.

Among other things in Genshin version 5.3, the rhythm game mode will become a permanent feature; new cosmetics for Kazuha and Ganyu will be added to the Envisaged Echoes feature. Updates to the character interface will streamline the level-up process, and the Artifact Inventory Limit will increase to 2,100, while boss enemies will now respawn five seconds after rewards are claimed.
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