Genshin Impact features numerous regions players can travel across, but which one will be released next?
The world of Genshin Impact is home to many unique regions for adventurers to explore. From the snow-capped mountains of Dragonspine to the bustling streets of Liyue, HoYoverse is constantly expanding upon Teyvat with every content update.
The game’s POIs offer further exploration opportunities and are invariably home to powerful new enemies, Domains, and weapons. As well as Primogems, and ascension materials to find.
If you want to know more about the regions or are just wondering which ones next, we’ve got you covered.
Current region
The most recent Genshin Impact region is Simulanka.
This is a time-limited region that players can explore during the version 4.8 update, which began on July 17, 2024, and is expected to end on August 27, 2024.
Simulanka includes three subareas, Forest of Blessings, Constellation Metropolis, and Broken Sea, that the player will discover as they complete the region’s story quests.
Each one includes some unique exploration mechanics such as controlling a frog to travel between lilypads and jumping on large toy blocks that will propel you high into the air.
What is the next Genshin Impact region?
The next Genshin Impact region to release is Natlan. This location is known for its safari-like landscapes and interesting creatures. Genshin Impact revealed the first official look at Natlan during the version 4.7 livestream.
The upcoming region will be released alongside the version 5.0 update, which is expected to launch on August 27, 2024.
All Regions in order
HoYoverse officially revealed the Genshin Impact region release order in the Teyvat Chapter Storyline Preview: Travail video.
We’ve included each region release order below, as well as their associated elements, and some detail about the areas:
Mondstadt – Prologue (Anemo)
Mondstadt is the region the Traveler begins in when they start Genshin Impact. The nation worships the Anemo Archon, Lord Barbatos.
Before you can freely explore the whole region, you’ll have to complete the first Archon Prologue quest, The Outlander Who Caught the Wind. Mondstadt is a very green region overall, full of valleys, and highlands to traverse. It also includes Dragonspine – a snow-covered mountain located in the south.
Liyue – Act 1 (Geo)
Liyue is a Chinese-inspired region in the East of Teyvat that players can access after completing The Outlander Who Caught the Wind quest. Its associated element is Geo, and Zhongli is the archon of the region.
Several locations in Liyue are directly inspired by real-world places, such as the Tianman Cave being based on the Tianmen Mountain that’s located in Zhangjiajie.
Inazuma – Act 2 (Electro)
Inzauma is a region located near the Dark Sea. The residents of this region worship the Electro archon, Raiden Shogun. There are a variety of Electro-based mechanics throughout the region that players will need to navigate – including electrified water that can quickly deplete your HP.
It can be accessed after completing The Outlander Who Caught the Wind quest.
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Inazuma is made up of multiple subareas in the form of islands that all contain unique areas, ranging from cities and villages to shrines, mountains, and temples.
Sumeru – Act 3 (Dendro)
Sumeru is known as the center of learning in Teyvat. The people of Sumeru worship the Dendro archon, Lesser Lord Kusanali. It’s a vast nation featuring both lush rainforests and dry desert landscapes.
Players can access the region after completing The Outlander Who Caught the Wind quest, where the Dharma Forest can be accessed via The Chasm in Liyue.
It’s a unique land, notable for housing a lot of greenery, and the baron areas of the Great Red Sand.
Fontaine – Act 4 (Hydro)
Fontaine is a region in Genshin Impact that prides itself as the hub of culture and arts in Teyvat. It’s associated with the Hydro element and is surrounded by water.
This region introduced new swimming and diving mechanics to Genshin Impact when it debuted in the version 4.0 update. There are plenty of underwater areas to traverse in Fontaine, and you can even perform combat underwater.
Fontaine can be unlocked after completing The Outlander Who Caught the Wind quest. You can get there via Teleport Waypoints in the Realm of Farakhkert, Sumeru, and Marcotte Station.
Natlan – Act 5 (Pyro)
Natlan is the next region being added to Genshin Impact that’s set to debut during the 5.0 update.
This nation worships the Pyro Archon and is located on the other side of Sumeru’s Great Red Sand. Not much is currently known about Natlan but based on the ‘A Name Forged in Flames’ trailer there will be a handful of new characters introduced.
Snezhnaya – Act 6 (Cryo)
Act 6 of the Archon quest has been confirmed to take place in the region of Snezhnaya.
The residents of Snezhnaya worship the Cyro archon. It’s a location that experiences perpetual winter storms, with Nahida previously stating that its blizzards can last for months. It’s also a much more technologically advanced region compared to others across Teyvat.
We currently don’t know when the Snezhnaya region will be added to the game.
Khaenri’ah – TBC (TBC)
Khaneri’ah is a region that isn’t part of Teyvat in Genshin Impact but a yet-to-be-confirmed archon quest will be taking place there.
According to Kaeya, Khaneri’ah is said to be deep underground near Sumeru. It’s a place that’s most widely known for its role in The Cataclysm which took place 500 years before the events of Genshin Impact.
Monsters were created by an alchemist called Rhinedottir. They poured out from the region to invade Teyvat. The region was eventually destroyed by Celestia and the gods.
After the destruction, pure-blooded Khaenri’ahns were cursed with immortality, and all the others became monsters.
That’s all you need to know about the regions in Genshin Impact! For more content on the game, check out the current banners, redeem codes, and the characters you can unlock for free.
