The upcoming Version 5.5 update of Genshin Impact will introduce new and enhanced updates.
Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse has revealed the various quality-of-life updates and new features that players can enjoy in the upcoming Version 5.5 update. In an official post to HoYoLAB, the developer detailed cross-scene quest tracking, boss guides, and various optimisations.
Artifact enhancement upgrades, cross-scene quest tracking, and more for Version 5.5.
The developer’s discussion detailed a number of new features in-game, those being:
- Efficiency for artifacts defined with Sanctifying Elixir - wherein artifacts defined by consuming Sanctifying Elixir will be marked with a symbol.
- Leveled artifacts are now salvageable, which will allow players to obtain Artifact Enhancement Materials.
- Quest Tracking Optimisation - quests will now be easily trackable thanks to cross-scene tracking, where players will be allowed to conveniently teleport over to the next area featuring in certain quests, as the map will feature the location of a current active quest.
- Boss guides will be made available to players, which will make it easier for players to track the location of overworld bosses without having to get lost, specifically for the bosses that are hidden in underground maps. This feature will only be available for select bosses, but will include the rest in future versions.
- The Serenitea Pot will now include an Exchange List feature where players will be able to exchange multiple items at once, while also adding desired items in specific quantities to a list. Items from different tabs can be added to a single list for a quick and easy batch exchange.
While the system is set to receive some optimisations, including:
- A Gift Mail Box search function.
- Controller support for Android.
The controller support specifications are:
- Dualsense Wireless Controller - Android 12.0 and above.
- DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller - Android 10.0 and above.
- Xbox Wireless Controller - Android 9.0 and above.
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Android 9.0 and above.
Genshin Impact Version 5.5 details and what to expect
The upcoming Genshin Impact Version 5.5 will feature the debut banners of Iansan and Varesa, who are both characters from the nation of Natlan. The version update special program preview is set to stream on 14 March, 2025, at 8 AM (UTC-4), or 8PM SGT, and will divulge further information about the new quests, character kits, banner lineups, and more. There will also be livestream codes that will offer rich rewards!
Iansan will wield the Electro element, and may possibly have a 5-star rarity considering her prominence during the Natlan storyline, and as the bearer of the Ancient Name ‘Uwezo’. A weapon is yet to be confirmed for her, but considering how she uses her fists to fight, she might well be a catalyst-user similar to Shikanoin Heizou and Wriothesley.
Varesa will wield the Electro element, and is known as a stalwart warrior and an orchard owner from the Collective of Plenty. Iansan describes Varesa as her most unusual pupil, known for her laid-back and childish personality.
