Summary
Version 5.6 introduces some major lore players toGenshin Impact, as datamined information has revealed that Varka, Durin, Alice, and Barbeloth are all set to feature in the upcoming patch. WithGenshin Impactentering the final stage of its Teyvat Chapter, the developers haven’t shied away from introducing important lore figures such as Ronova. Apart from Celestia and Khaenri’ah, there has only been one destination for the Traveler and Paimon left to visit during their adventure: the frozen lands of Snezhnaya.
While it may take some time forGenshin Impactplayers to reach the heart of the Cryo Nation, all signs point towards Nod-Krai being their first stop. The southern province of Nod-Krai has recently been featured in a few important teasers forGenshin Impact, and its main factions have already been revealed by HoYoverse. Among them, fans can finally expect to meet Varka and his expedition, as the Knights of Favonius will play an important role in Nod-Krai. Furthermore, the Hexenzirkel is also confirmed to make an appearance, whose presence has previously been relegated toSummer Events inGenshin Impact.
According to Dimbreath, one of the most reliable sources in theGenshin Impactcommunity, Version 5.6 will feature voiced roles for the following characters: Varka, Alice, Barbeloth, and Durin. Given that Alice and Barbeloth are members of the Hexenzirkel, while Varka leads the Knights of Favonius, it is safe to assume that the Archon Quest in Version 5.6 will lay the groundwork forNod-Krai inGenshin Impact. However, the bulk of its story is rumored to be about the resurrection of Durin, which will see Mondstadt characters like Albedo, Eula, and Dahlia enter the spotlight.
Genshin Impact Leak Teases Varka and the Hexenzirkel for Version 5.6
Dahlia inGenshin Impactwill have a voiced appearance in Version 5.6, but players should expect the deacon to only make his playable debut in Version 5.7. While his element is unknown, and his rarity is assumed to be 4-Star, Dahlia’s weapon type on the beta server implies that he will wield a sword. A separate leak has claimed that Durin himself will become a playable character in the nextGenshin Impactregion, which implies that Version 5.6 will kick-start several future plot-lines.
However, it remains to be seen what HoYoverse will decide to do about the English version of the game, as many voice actors are still tied up with the SAG-AFTRA video game strike. Recently,Kinich was recast inGenshin Impact, which sparked no small amount of controversy in the game’s community after the new voice actor was accused by his colleagues of crossing the picket line. Version 5.6 is expected to launch on May 7.
