Genshin Impact is quickly approaching the five year mark and show no signs of stopping with the amount of content they continue to release. While MiHoYo has quite a few games that are currently out, Genshin may still have it's strongest core audience. Genshin didn’t arrive on Xbox until November 2024, but that didn’t stop players from jumping onto the gacha craze and dealing with emergency rations (also known as Paimon, if you know, you know). This free to play game has had such staying power since it’s release in September 2020. With this upcoming patch, players are returning to where the story began.
Genshin Impact Version 5.6 will bring an Archon Quest Interlude where players return to Mondstadt during the Windblue festival. As with most quests, you aren't going to just be able to sit and enjoy the festival. In time your friend Chief Alchemist and Captain of the Investigation Team Albedo will find himself in trouble. Put on your investigative hat and explore the challenges even outside the courtroom. You'll find allies new and old to join you with the future of Mondstadt in your hands.Â
Not related to the larger quests, patch 5.6 also brings a new management event in the beautiful land of Fontaine. This land feels like it could be such a tourist destination if it were real. So like most toursity areas, why not throw in an amusement park that players can run? Manage the attractions by upgrading facilities, having the best customer service, and of course training your employees to unlock rewards along the way.Â
Fontaine will also be where you meet Escoffier who will have her time debut banner during the first half of patch 5.6. She's a cryo polearm wielder who's a former head chef and her combat style blends this all together. Not only can she attack but her elemental burst will heal her allies and reduce enemies hydro and cryo resistance.
Speaking of banners, in addition to Escoffier having her debut banner, Navia’s will see a rerun banner from May 7, 2025 to May 27, 2025. Four star Anemo user Ifa will also appear on the banners. Players who are caught up will be familiar with Ifa and his Qucusaurus companion, Cacucu. Ifa is all about the Nightsoul Blessing and points so those who can manage this will see boosts to swirl and electro charged damage. Ifa also has healing for the active character to keep the team strong in the toughest battles.Â
In Phase 2 of Version 5.6, Kinich and Raiden will have their rerun banners at the same time from May 27, 2025 to June 17, 2025! For anyone who is also looking to catch up with missing 5-star characters from Inazuma, the Chronicled Wish returns during 5.6
Genshin players should be sure to redeem the program codes as well. The redemption codes from the 5.6 special program expire on April 28 so be quick and redeem them!
- GI56Paralogism – 100 Primogems and 10 Mystic Enhancement Ore
- ChefEscoffier0507 – 100 Primogems and 5 Hero’s Wit
- IfaCacucu0507 – 100 Primogems and 50,000 Mora
Redeem your codes as soon as possible. Genshin Impact version 5.6 arrives May 7 on mobile, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox series. Who will you be wishing for this patch?
