TheGenshin Impact5.3 livestream is a few days away from occurring andit should be the most important special event since Version 5.0’s livestream, which introduced the region of Natlan and the first playable characters from the Nation of Pyro. Version 5.3 is the next major expansion for HoYoverse’s action RPG and one of the most important ones in this year of content. The patch should bring forth the final quests in the main Natlan story arc, in addition to adding several anticipated characters, such as the Pyro Traveler, Citlali, andMavuika inGenshin Impact.
Still unconfirmed by the developer, rumors show that Version 5.3 will also add a new world boss and a new weekly boss; the latter was anticipated, as the game tends to get a new weekly boss with the conclusion of regional arcs. Additionally,leaks have highlighted that Version 5.3 will host the annual Lantern Rite, which should take players back to Liyue for a big event led by new story quests and a new character calledLan Yan inGenshin Impact. All the new content should be presented during the Version 5.3 livestream, shortly before the arrival of the patch.
Genshin Impact 5.2 Livestream - Date & Time
The Special Event May Follow The Game’s Regular Schedule
Although HoYoverse has yet to make an official announcement, the date and time of the Version 5.3 livestream can be predicted based on the game’s standard update schedule and previous behavior. Because Version 5.3 is set to arrive on January 1, thanks to the game’s six-week calendar for each update, and with livestream’s occurring two weeks before, on Friday mornings, it’s possible to predict thattheGenshin Impact5.3 livestream will occur on December 20, at around 8 am ET. The livestream event will likely be broadcast on the officialGenshin Impactchannels onYouTubeandTwitch.
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This speculation is based on the game’s current schedule, but it could be altered.Because the next patch’s release should coincide with the very first day of 2025, its release could be postponedin some way, which could affect the livestream, too. Furthermore, the daylight saving time in the United States ended in November, after the Version 5.2 livestream had already occurred, meaning that, even if theGenshin Impact5.3 livestream occurs on December 20, it could occur at 7 am ET. The exact time it will be broadcast has yet to be announced by HoYoverse.
What To Expect From Genshin Impact 5.3 Livestream - New Characters & Leaked Banners
Three New Units Are Confirmed For The Patch, With A Fourth Character Being Leaked
As was previously mentioned, several new characters are anticipated for Version 5.3. HoYoverse has already confirmed three units: Mavuika, Citlali, and Lan Yan. However, there are rumors that the Pyro Traveler will finally become available, likely coinciding with some event taking place in the Natlan story arc.Mavuika is rumored to be a 5-star Pyro character who wields a claymore in combat. Theleaks about Mavuika inGenshin Impact5.3so far have described her as a hybrid DPS and off-field sub-DPS unit, being able to be built in either way.
Genshin Impact 5.3 Leaks: Mavuika’s Biggest Flaw Has Finally Been Corrected, Making The Release Of The Pyro Archon More Promising Than Ever
The biggest flaw in Mavuika’s leaked gameplay kit for Genshin Impact 5.3 has allegedly been corrected, making her much more valuable in team comps.
The leaks about her say that Mavuika can enter her unique Nightsoul’s Blessing state and use her Normal and Charged Attacks to deal Pyro DMG to enemies. She is also rumored to ride a motorcycle in combat, which can also be used for exploration, as it can allegedly climb walls, traverse water bodies, and even fly. Additionally,the leaks say that Mavuika’s Ultimate does not cost Energy, but an exclusive resource called Fighting Spirit. With her sub-DPS build, Mavuika is rumored to deal off-field Pyro DMG to opponents while the team’s active character works normally.
Contrarily, theleaks about Citlali inGenshin Impact5.3indicate she will be a support unit capable of shielding her allies with her Elemental Skill.Citlali is rumored to be a 5-star Cryo character who wields a catalyst in battle. Additionally, her Elemental Burst is rumored to create a damage-dealing Cryo field, which could help with several other Reactions. Citlali could be a great support unit to run alongside Mavuika’s DPS build, for example, as they could consistently trigger Melt together.
This is especially true because Mavuika allegedly benefits from allies’ Nightsoul Bursts, too.
Lan Yan is rumored to be a 4-star Anemo character who also wields a catalyst. Like Citlali, rumors say thatLan Yan’s main role in team comps is that of a support focused on shielding allies.Lan Yan’s leaked kit inGenshin Impact5.3shows that she can create a shield with her Elemental Skill and that it can undergo Elemental Conversion, much like Chasca’s bullets – as such, the shield can essentially change elements and absorb them with increased efficiency. Lan Yan’s leaks also show she can contribute to the team’s damage output and facilitate Swirl with other elements.
Unconfirmed by HoYoverse in any way so far,the fourth playable character leaked for Version 5.3 is the Pyro Traveler. The protagonist’s Pyro form has been locked since their arrival in Natlan, which was a first-time occurrence in the game. Leaks indicate that this will be unlocked with the conclusion of the Natlan Archon Quests. Leaks about thePyro Traveler’s kit inGenshin Impact5.3show they will operate as an off-field sub-DPS. There is a chance HoYoverse will keep this a secret, however, so they may not be featured in the Version 5.3 livestream.
Genshin Impact Character Banners Will Get A Massive Improvement According To New Leaks
A big and drastic update may occur to banners in Genshin Impact 5.3, according to new leaks, which would spark positive change for players.
What should be confirmed during the special event is the structure of the banners. TheleakedGenshin Impact5.3 character bannersindicate thatMavuika and Citlali will debut in Phase 1 banners, while Arlecchino and Clorinde are rumored to appear as rerun units in Phase 2. This leaked structure coincides with another leak that mentions that moving forward from Version 5.3, new character releases will always debut in Phase 1 banners and last the entirety of the patch, while rerun units will only appear in Phase 2 banners of each update. If true, HoYoverse should confirm this during the livestream.
What To Expect From Genshin Impact 5.3 Livestream - Archon Quest, New Bosses, Lantern Rite, & Other Events
There Should Be A Lot Of New Content To Play Through
While the load of new characters should take over a good portion of the Version 5.3 livestream, HoYoverse will likely tease the final Natlan Archon Quests, too. It’s uncertain exactly what will happen, but the Nation of Pyro has yet to conclude its fight against the Abyss’ incursion, and that will likely occur in some form during the new main story quests.The new weekly boss, which has been rumored to be an Abyss-corrupted version of Xiuhcoatl, will also likely be showcased, even if briefly, during theGenshin Impact5.3 livestream.
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The patch should also host the annual Lantern Rite Festival, which will likely be heavily detailed during the livestream. The special event will likely showcase the activities that players will be able to partake in, as well as the rewards for participation. There are also heavy rumors of a new Hu Tao skin – if true, it will likely be highlighted during the livestream.
Other limited-time events and system optimization updates tend to be presented during special events, so players can expect minor announcements, too.
Based on leaks, Version 5.3 is set to be a massive new update with a huge load of content for players to explore, from main story quests to new characters and events. Even though HoYoverse may keep a few details secret so as to avoid spoilers, most of the content should be thoroughly described during theGenshin Impact5.3 livestream, which should not take too long to happen.
