Today’sGenshin Impactlivestream revealed a great deal about its upcoming 5.2 update, slated for release later this month. This is the second major update since thedebut ofGenshin5.0, which took players to the new region of Natlan for the first time. As per usual, the latest update includes a handful of new characters for players to pull for, new events to participate in, and anew chapter ofGenshinImpact’s story, which last left the Traveler seeking an Ancient Name.
The latestGenshinlivestream confirmed many previous leaks, while also introducing tons of new information previously unrevealed. Here’s everything the hour-long presentation covered, and what it means forGenshin Impact’s future.
Genshin Impact 5.2’s Release Date
When The 5.2 Update Comes Out
Genshin Impact5.2 will be released on August 09, 2025, across all platforms where the game is available. This marks a continuation of its rather consistent six-week update pattern; the November 20 release comes exactly six weeks after the launch of version 5.1 on October 9.
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Updates typically come online after a brief period of server downtime, soplayers can expect to accessGenshinversion 5.2 at roughly 11 PM ESTon November 20. (That’s 8 PM PST, 10 PM CT, or 4 AM the following morning BST.) It’s no coincidence that this also happens to be the release date ofGenshin Impact’s Xbox port. The double whammy of a major update and new platform are likely to boost player counts, both by bringing in newcomers and enticing long-timers to return.
Genshin Impact 5.2’s New Characters
Chasca & Ororon Make Their Debut
Genshin Impact’s two new characters in 5.2were already announced, but have been confirmed by the latest livestream. The new characters areChasca, a five-star Anemo character, and Ororon, a four-star Electro. Chasca is a peacekeeper of the Flower-Feather clan, and wields a bow in battle. A castaway child raised by Qucusaurs, her innate survival skills are unmatched. She’s a sworn protector of Natlan and a skilled negotiator.
Chasca is also a powerful DPS, able to summon an oversize shotgun and use it to fly around the battlefield. The gun can then be loaded with bullets of different elements, depending on the other members of her party. During her burst, Chasca is able to fire an additional six shells that seek out enemies; these shells are also subject to elemental conversion. Chasca plays well on a diverse team, as her abilities are boosted when she has party members of various different elements.
Genshin Impact: Chasca Ascension & Talent Materials
You will need to farm several Ascension and Talent materials for Chasca in Genshin Impact to fully unlock her potential as a DPS character.
Ororon also uses a bow, but his element is Electro, which means lots of potential for Elemental Reactions. Most of his abilities focus on area of effect damage, which makes him great for taking out large groups. Ororon has been separated from his soul, but that doesn’t make him any less powerful. Fiercely independent and highly perceptive, Ororon can get Nightsoul Points without the Nightsoul’s Blessing, and maintains them even when he’s not in battle. He can even trigger Hypersense when not actively in battle.
Ororon works well with Hydro and Electro characters, as they charge his Nightsoul Points when they deal elemental damage. Because of the differences in their elements, Ororon is also an excellent pairing with Chasca; players who pull both characters will already have half of an excellent team put together.
Genshin Impact 5.2’s New Story Updates & Quests
5.2’s New Activities
Version 5.2 will pick up where 5.1 left off, with the Traveler in Natlan seeking an Ancient Name aided by Xilonen. However, it is worth noting thatversion 5.2’s Archon Quest is just an interlude- in essence, there’ll be very little main story development in the next update. The Archon Quest Chapter 5 interlude: “All FIres Fuel the Flame” revolves around the Traveler, Iansan, and the Captain helping the Flower-Feather Clan recover from the Abyssal corruption that plagues its people’s minds.
This is admittedly a break from tradition, but it’s for good reason. Lots of Xbox players will be startingGenshin Impactfor the very first time this month, and will need time to get started on the main quest. As a result,the lack of new Archon quests in 5.2 should give players on this new platform a chance to catch up.
Still, that doesn’t mean there won’t be any new quests in the 5.2 update. Besides the Archon interlude,new character Chasca also comes along with her own set of Tribal Chronicles, “Of Fading Flowers and Falling Feathers.” This revolves around her upbringing among the Qucusaurs, and explains how she bec
In various quests,players will be able to summon and control various Saurians. This includes Qucusaurs, winged dinosaurs, using a Sound-Making Device. They can then use these Qucusaurs in various challenges, participating in quests and trials that test their flying skill. During certain quests involving the Masters of the Night-Wind, Iktomisaurs will become controllable, using ther unique sight abililities to detect things like Ley Lines and Phlogiston. The Iktomisaurs are also expected to play a large role in version 5.3.
Version 5.2 also introducesa new area, the lost City of Flowing Ash, Ochknatlan. Subject to pervasive Abyssal contamination, the area is also guarded by a fierce, fire-breathing dragon. Players explore the area with the help of Cocouik, who can help them clear up Abyssal contamination. He leads them around the area, preparing the party for the confrontation with the dragon. Players will need to rely heavily on their Saurian allies to navigate this challenging, high-level area. The enemies there, including the new boss Tenebrous Papilla, are protected by powerful wards, which players must eliminate using Nightsoul attacks.
Genshin Impact 5.2’s Events
Unique, Time-Limited Challenges
Version 5.2 will also include various eventsand time-limited quests. Limited-time exploration rewards available during version 5.2 include 400 extra Primogems.
In5.2’s new Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls event, players team up with Citlali and Ororon to investigate an accident that affected the Masters of the Night-Wind tribe. They’ll need to defend the village from enemies who attempt to invade it during a crucial ritual. Players will also participate in the Search for Lost Spirits mini-game, in which they’ll have to herd multicolored spirits into different zones of a circular arena. The Evil Banisher activity is a combat challenge that requires careful team selection, rewarding players with a Banishing Aura, an AoE attack that manifests itself as a burst of paint.
The final part of Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls is an activity called Restoring Fragmented Records.This is a puzzle challengein which players must reassemble various artifacts from disparate parts. Possible rewards include the new four-star Calamity of Eshu sword.
Genshin Impact: Ororon Ascension & Talent Materials
Farming materials for Ororon’s Ascension and Talents in Genshin Impact is a necessary step to optimize his role as a sub-DPS in team comps.
Genius Invokation is also getting a new gameplay mode, called Automatic Artistry. A series of new cards reflect the various different elemental reactions, while characters engage in duels automatically. This is designed for casual gameplay, and is definitely ideal for new Genius Invokation players, but can be fun for anyone who enjoys the card-based gameplay.
Players can also participate in Adventurer’s Trials: Metamorphosis, a series of strategic wargamesrun by Knights of Favonius. Unit and stratagem selection is everything here, as monsters fight automatically, with little input by the player. During Claw Convoy, players will help Lamia track and rescues adopted animals using a special tool, receiving awards from their eventual adopters. Finally, theLey Line Overflow event is returning in 5.2, with potential double rewards for Ley Line Outcrops.
Genshin Impact 5.2’s Banners
Banners & Phases For Version 5.2
As usual,Genshin Impact’s next update will be divided into multiple phases, each featuring different character banners to pull for. The first phase will feature Chasca and Lyney event wishes, as well as a drop boost for Ororon. Phase two will feature reruns, specifically Zhongli and Neuvilette event wishes. Chasca and Ororon will feature in the first banner, while Lyney and Ororon star in the second. Weapon banners will include the new five-star bow Astral Vulture’s Crimson Plumage, alongside the Natlan-unique Flower-Weather Feathers bow and Waveriding Whirl catalyst.
For now, that’s everything to know about version 5.2. Players can expect periodic updates from HoYoverse via social media, but until then, all that’s left is to wait forGenshin Impact’s next update.
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Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is an online, open-world, action RPG from the creators of Honkai 3rd Impact. In the game, players assume the role of the Traveller, a powerful being separated from their sibling during an intense battle. Stricken with amnesia and lost in a new world, players will guide their hero with the help of their new companion, Paimon, through the world of Teyvat.
