HoYoverse recently announced that Genshin Impact Version 5.2 “Tapestry of Spirit and Flame” will be released on November 20 on all platforms. Much like the other major Genshin Impact updates, this latest one brings lots of new content, including new characters, areas, and more.
To start though, a highlight for many players is the addition of two new Saurians: Qucusaurs and Iktomisaurs. The Qucusaurs are the companions of the Flower-Feather Clan, and they can glide long distances, making them great exploration partners. Meanwhile, the Iktomisaurs are the companions of the Masters of the Night-Wind. While they can’t fly, they should still help when exploring as they can leap to great heights, all while having a unique vision that can detect invisible objects and puzzles.
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Players must use enlist the help of these Saurians to explore the long-lost ancient city of Ochkanatlan. This area is located northwest of the Flower-Feather Clan, and it is plagued by Abyssal contamination and occupied by a rampaging dragon. Here, players can uncover more about the past when dragons and humans still had a different relationship.
Moving on to the new characters, the first is Chasca, the Peacemaker of the Flower-Feather Clan. She is a five-star Anemo bow wielder who uses her unique “Soulsniper” to float and attack in mid-air. This is useful not only in combat, but also in exploration.
Chasca can also fire multi-elemental bullets. This can be used in combination with Pyro, Hydro, Cryo, or Electro characters, transform into corresponding elemental types. Thus, Chasca can effectively wield various elements depending on the party setup. As a bonus, defeating enemies while teamed with Chasca will help restore Phlogiston.
Next is Ororon, a member of the Masters of the Night-Wind. Ororon is a four-star Electro bow wielder and is designed to offer good supporting abilities with Electro and Hydro teammates. In combat, Ororon can accumulate Nightsoul Points when his teammates trigger Nightsoul Burst or when Electro or Hydro damage is dealt after he uses his Elemental Skill.
When Electro or Nightsoul attacks hit enemies, Ororon enters Nightsoul’s Blessing which deals Electro DMG on and off the field. Plus, Ororon can boost the team’s gliding speed – great both in and out of combat.
There will also be new story content in the form of The Archon Quest Chapter V: Interlude “All Fires Fuel the Flame.” Here, players will help Natlan’s Flower-Feather Clan recover from Abyssal contamination with the support of the Captain and Iansan.
Then, there’s the “Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls” seasonal event where players can investigate a mysterious accident within the Masters of the Night-Wind alongisde Citali and Ororon. Players can earn various rewards by participating, including the exclusive 4-star sword, “Calamity of Eshu.”
Finally, Version 5.2 will add a bunch of quality-of-life updates. These include improvements to the Imaginarium Theater, Serenitea Pot, and Artifacts. Players can also enjoy the new “Lock Assistance” interface, allowing players to quickly batch-lock artifacts based on recommended settings or customized plans.
Genshin Impact Version 5.2 will be released November 20 on PlayStation, PC, Android, and iOS.