Genshin Impact’s Natlan Leak Suggests Major World Design Shift
A recent leak reveals that Genshin Impact’s Natlan region may focus more on storytelling through its world design, shifting from its traditional open-world exploration approach.
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Genshin Impact’s Natlan Leak Hints at Major World Design Shift
Genshin Impact is preparing for a significant change in its world design philosophy with the launch of the Natlan region later this year, according to a recent leak.
The leak suggests that Natlan will prioritize storytelling in its world design instead of its usual open-world exploration focus. However, this change does not mean the removal of open-world elements. The design of the region will be structured to integrate more seamlessly with the main storyline.
This new design approach for Genshin Impact’s Natlan region can be observed in Remuria, the sub-region introduced in Version 4.6, which showcases the new design philosophy. The announcement of mounts and the region’s location southwest of the Sumeru desert have been leaked earlier this year.
From Open-World Exploration to Storytelling Integration
Genshin Impact’s past updates have consistently offered vast and immersive worlds for players to explore. Since its launch in 2020, the game has introduced five major playable regions, along with several smaller sub-areas such as Liyue’s Chenyu Vale, Mondstadt’s Dragonspine, and Fontaine’s Fortress of Meropide.
The game’s regions boast intricate sub-areas—each featuring detailed maps—including Enkanomiya and the underground mines of The Chasm. The leaked information suggests that HoYoverse is concentrating more on Natlan’s story with this new region’s design.
Focusing on Storytelling in Natlan
The revelations about Genshin Impact’s Natlan point to a more concentrated focus on the region’s story. Volcanic activity is one of the prominent features of the Natlan region, and its people revere the Archon of War. The region’s story is expected to be a game-changer, sparking curiosity and excitement for the players.
Mounts and Graphical Enhancements
Leaks reveal that Genshin Impact may introduce mounts with the launch of the Natlan region.
In addition to mounts, HoYoverse has announced significant graphical enhancements in the Version 5.0 update, which will raise the game’s performance requirements across multiple devices.
The leak referencing the graphical adjustments suggests that improved performance in Natlan is a primary reason for enhancing the game’s graphical capabilities.
With these exciting changes ahead, Genshin Impact fans can eagerly look forward to the launch of the Natlan region in August with the Version 5.0 update.