Genshin Impact Version 5.6, launching May 7, returns players to Mondstadt during the Windblume Festival where an unexpected storm creates trouble for Albedo. Travelers must investigate alongside Venti, Knights of Favonius members, newcomer Dahlia, and the Hexenzirkel’s Lady Alice.
As monsters invade the city, players must secure Lady Alice’s support through a magical trial that becomes the new Weekly Boss Challenge. This battle unfolds on a mystical chessboard where players face the King and Queen while uncovering the board’s secrets.
The update also introduces the Chevalmarin Film Fantasyland, a management gameplay event in Fontaine. Players will work with Navia and characters from Fontaine and Natlan to run an amusement park with three main attractions: Eclectic Escapades, Movie Masterpieces, and Mellow Manor.
Park management involves upgrading facilities and improving Service Value by recruiting and training employees. Players can also benefit from “Friendly Encounters” that offer management techniques or buffs. Strategic use of Action Points during each business cycle will maximize revenue and unlock Performance Rewards, including the exclusive 4-star bow, Sequence of Solitude.
Two new characters join the roster:
Escoffier, a 5-star Cryo polearm wielder and former head chef of Hotel Debord, brings culinary flair to combat. Her Elemental Skill summons the All-Spectrum Multi-Use Cooking Mek, which can either absorb Elemental Attacks while preparing food items or follow the active character to deliver Cryo damage. Her Elemental Burst heals allies and reduces enemies’ Hydro and Cryo RES, an effect that strengthens with more Hydro or Cryo teammates.
Ifa, a 4-star Anemo catalyst user from Natlan’s Flower-Feather Clan, battles alongside his Qucusaurus companion, Cacucu. This sauro-vet can rain Tonicshots on enemies while healing teammates and summon a wind current to control the battlefield. In the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, Ifa boosts Swirl and Electro-Charged DMG based on Nightsoul Points. His medical instincts also automatically heal the active character when their HP falls below a certain threshold.
Version 5.6’s first Event Wish phase will feature Escoffier, Navia, and Ifa, followed by Kinich and Raiden Shogun in the second phase. This version also brings back the Chronicled Wish featuring various 5-star characters from Inazuma.
