Genshin Impact players are bracing for a potential content drought as leaks suggest Version 5.7 will not include a map expansion. This news, stemming from a reliable source within the Genshin Impact community, indicates that the highly anticipated Mare Jivari area will instead be released in Version 5.8.
The Natlan era, initially met with excitement, has faced criticism from players who feel it falls short compared to Fontaine. Concerns revolve around potential powercreep issues, highlighted by characters like Escoffier and Skirk, and a perceived lack of consistent content updates.
Version 5.0 introduced an expansive map, allowing exploration of the Nanatzcayan, Huitztlan, and Meztli tribes, with Saurian abilities as a key feature. While Version 5.2 delivered the well-received Ochkanatlan zone, the periods between updates have felt sparse to some players.
According to DK2, Version 5.7’s lack of map expansion points to another content lull between Versions 5.5 and 5.8. This leak also suggests that Natlan may not feature a Summer Event, a departure from previous patterns in Genshin Impact.
Players have expressed that Natlan feels smaller compared to regions like Fontaine or Sumeru. The positive reception of zones like Ochkanatlan and Tollan indicates that the issue lies in the quantity of content rather than its quality.
While Mare Jivari in Version 5.8 will provide the final Pyroculi and Pyro Sigils, the possibility of a temporary zone for a Summer Event remains uncertain. Information regarding a potential Summer Event in 2025 is expected during Version 5.6, but players are advised to manage their expectations.
The content gaps in Natlan have led to a sense of stagnation within the Genshin Impact community, as many anticipated a more substantial rollout of content to compensate for a slower start. With Version 5.6 set to revisit Mondstadt and Version 5.7 potentially focusing on Skirk and Dain, there’s a sense that both developers and players are ready to move beyond the Pyro Nation.
Version 5.6 is scheduled for release on May 7, 2025, with Version 5.7 following on June 18, 2025. The next region, Nod-Krai, is teased to wrap up loose ends in preparation for the final confrontation with the Tsartisa.
