Summary
According to a reliable source in theGenshin Impactcommunity, Natlan will have no map expansions in Version 5.7, as Mare Jivari will instead release in Version 5.8. While the Natlan era inGenshin Impactcarried a lot of excitement at first, many players found it a downgrade over Fontaine. This sentiment largely stems from two issues: a fear of emerging powercreep, and long periods of content drought. The former can currently be observed with Escoffier and Skirk, while the latter requires deeper analysis.
Natlan inGenshin Impactlaunched with an ambitious map in Version 5.0, allowing players to explore the tribes of Nanatzcayan, Huitztlan, and Meztli, with Saurian abilities as the main selling point. Version 5.1 skipped a map expansion, focusing instead on the Archon Quest, while Version 5.2 released Ochkanatlan, widely considered to be among the bestGenshin Impactzones. However, since Ochkanatlan, players have experienced a content drought between Version 5.2 and Version 5.5, and all signs point that it will happen again.
According to DK2, Version 5.7 will not feature a map expansion, implying that Natlan will have another content drought between Version 5.5 and Version 5.8. In fact, given that Mare Jivari will launch in Version 5.8 instead, the leak also implies that Natlan will have noSummer Event inGenshin Impact. Compared to Fontaine or Sumeru, players feel inclined to label Natlan a smaller region. Given the praise Ochkanatlan and Tollan received byGenshin Impactfans, it appears that the main issue comes from a lack of quantity rather than quality.
Will Genshin Impact Have a Summer Event in Natlan?
WhileMare Jivari inGenshin Impactwill provide the final set of Pyroculi and Pyro Sigils, there is still a chance that Version 5.8 will also feature a temporary zone for its Summer Event. However, Natlan has been a major departure from tradition that there is no guarantee that the Summer Event will take place at the same time as a new map expansion. Information about a Summer Event for 2025 will likely come during Version 5.6, but players should nonetheless temper their expectations.
The lack of content in Natlan has certainly placed theGenshin Impactcommunity into a bit of a lull, as many expected that the region would be backloaded to make up for a slow start. However, with Version 5.6 bringing players back to Mondstadt, and Version 5.7 likely featuring Skirk and Dain, it would seem that both developers and players alike are ready to move on from the Pyro Nation.Genshin Impactteased Nod-Kraiin a behind-the-scenes video, as the next region will attempt the ambitious task of wrapping up loose threads in time for the final confrontation with the Tsartisa. Version 5.6 is set to launch on June 26, 2025, while players can expect Version 5.7 on June 25, 2025.
