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Genshin Impact 5.2: Update Details and What’s New

Genshin Impact version 5.2

Version 5.2 of Genshin Impact arrived on November 20, 2024, immediately after the end of Phase 2 of version 5.1. With this update, players can enjoy new characters, maps, events and weapons, as well as the exciting debut of Chasca, a completely new character in the Teyvat universe.

Version 5.2 Release Date and Times

Update 5.2 brought significant changes and started after a short maintenance period. Release times by region are summarized below:

  • North America: November 19, 2024, between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM (UTC-5).
  • Europe: November 20, 2024, between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM (UTC+1).
  • Asia: November 20, 2024, between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM (UTC+8).

Maintenance times were shorter than expected, allowing early access to new developments.

Version 5.2 trailer

New Characters and Banners in Version 5.2

Phase 1: November 20 - December 10, 2024

  • Chasca (Anemo): First appearance in an exclusive banner.
  • Ororon (Electro): New 4-star character.
  • Lyney, Sucrose and Barbara: Featured reruns.

Phase 2: December 10 - December 31, 2024

  • Neuvillette and Zhongli: Back with special banners.
  • The 4-star characters in this phase have not yet been confirmed.
Chasca
Ororon

Chasca and Ororon

New Weapons and Exclusive Content

Version 5.2 includes powerful weapons that complement the new characters:

  • Astral Vulture’s Crimson Plumage: A 5-star bow.
  • Waveriding Whirl: 4-star weapon
  • Flower-Wreathed Feathers: 4-star weapon.
  • Calamity of Eshu: 4-star sword obtainable in the Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls event.

In addition, players will have access to exclusive refinements through materials obtained in the events of this version.

New weapons

New weapons

New Maps and Enemies

Natlan and Ochkanatlan Region

The update unlocks restricted areas of Natlan, where players will be able to explore:

  • Ochkanatlan: Home of the Masters of the Night-Wind tribe.
  • Tribes of the Flower-Feather Clan: Where much of the Chasca narrative takes place.

New Boss: Tenebrous Papilla

An enemy that uses corruption from the abyss to mimic monsters from all regions of Teyvat.

New Area

New area

Featured Events

Players can participate in various events to obtain exclusive rewards, such as Incense Crystals and upgrade materials. Among the events stand out:

  • Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls: Flagship event of the version.
  • Adventurer’s Trials: Complete adventurer’s guild challenges.
  • Chasca’s Mission: Chasca’s story mission.
  • Tribal Chronicles: Flower-Feather Tribe and Masters of the Night-Wind quests.
  • Exercise Surging Storm: Help the Favonius Knights improve their military tactics by performing warfare simulations.
  • Claw Convoy: Find the animals using the mirror and get their field of vision to help you in your quest.
Event image

Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls

More information about the update can be found on its official website.

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