Genshin Impact Map Guide: All Regions & Versions

Genshin Impact Map Guide: Every Region from 1.0 to 7.0

Genshin Impact's map has grown from the rolling hills of Mondstadt and the towering peaks of Liyue into a sprawling network of nations, islands, deserts, and underground realms. With Version 7.0, Everwinter Without Mercy, now live since August 12, 2026, Snezhnaya has finally opened its frozen borders—and the official interactive map has expanded to match.

Whether you're a new Traveler plotting your first route through Teyvat or a veteran chasing every last chest in Nod-Krai, knowing when each region arrived and how the map layers work saves hours of aimless wandering. For more Genshin Impact guides and news, check our Genshin Impact hub.

At a Glance

• Mondstadt and Liyue formed the original Version 1.0 map in September 2020.
• Dragonspine (1.2) was the first permanent subregion, followed by Inazuma's islands (2.0–2.2).
• Enkanomiya, The Chasm: Underground Mines, and the Sea of Bygone Eras use separate or layered maps.
• Fontaine (4.0) introduced full underwater exploration and multi-layered map support.
• Natlan expanded across Versions 5.0, 5.2, 5.5, and 5.8.
• Nod-Krai opened in Luna I (September 2025) and expanded in Luna IV and Luna VIII.
• Snezhnaya became explorable in Version 7.0 on August 12, 2026.

Official Genshin Impact Interactive Map

The official HoYoLAB Teyvat Interactive Map is your best tool for locating collectibles, enemies, waypoints, puzzles, and farming materials. For a cleaner view, select one region first and enable only the marker categories you need.

Open Full Map

The map is provided by HoYoLAB.

The interactive map can display:

• Elemental Oculi and regional collectibles
• Treasure Chests and Shrines of Depths
• Teleport Waypoints and Statues
• Local Specialties
• Common and Elite Enemies
• Normal and Weekly Bosses
• World Quest starting points
• Puzzles and Time Trial Challenges
• Fishing Points
• Wood, ores, plants, and cooking ingredients

HoYoLAB has expanded the interactive map alongside the game: Sumeru arrived in Version 3.0, Fontaine added underwater exploration in Version 4.0, Natlan followed in Version 5.0, Nod-Krai opened in Luna I, and Snezhnaya was added with Version 7.0.

Some pins look close together on the main view but sit on different underground, underwater, or elevated layers. Check the layer selector before traveling, especially in Sumeru, Fontaine, The Chasm, Nod-Krai, and other multi-layered areas.

All Genshin Impact Maps by Version

The table below focuses on major permanent map additions. Small interiors, one-time Domains, temporary event maps, and quest-only locations are not listed as separate entries.

Version	Release Period	Major Map Addition	Map Type
1.0	September 2020	Mondstadt and Liyue	Main Teyvat map
1.2	December 2020	Dragonspine	Mondstadt subregion
2.0	July 2021	Narukami Island, Kannazuka, Yashiori Island	Inazuma islands
2.1	September 2021	Watatsumi Island and Seirai Island	Inazuma islands
2.2	October 2021	Tsurumi Island	Inazuma island
2.4	January 2022	Enkanomiya	Separate underground map
2.6	March 2022	The Chasm and The Chasm: Underground Mines	Surface and separate underground map
3.0	August 2022	Sumeru Rainforest	Main Teyvat map
3.1	September 2022	Hypostyle Desert and Setekh areas	Sumeru desert
3.4	January 2023	Desert of Hadramaveth	Sumeru desert
3.6	April 2023	Gavireh Lajavard and Realm of Farakhkert	Northern Sumeru
4.0	August 2023	Initial Fontaine regions	Surface and underwater layers
4.1	September 2023	Liffey Region and Fontaine Research Institute	Fontaine expansion
4.2	November 2023	Erinnyes Forest and Morte Region	Fontaine expansion
4.4	January 2024	Chenyu Vale and Mt. Laixin	Liyue expansion
4.6	April 2024	Nostoi Region and Sea of Bygone Eras	Fontaine and separate map
5.0	August 2024	Initial Natlan regions	Main Teyvat map
5.2	November 2024	Tezcatepetonco Range, Quahuacan Cliff, and Ochkanatlan	Natlan expansion
5.5	March 2025	Atocpan and Ancient Sacred Mountain	Natlan expansion
5.8	July 2025	Easybreeze Holiday Resort	Permanent Natlan expansion
Luna I	September 2025	Lempo Isle, Hiisi Island, and Paha Isle	Initial Nod-Krai map
Luna IV	January 2026	Voidsea Outlook, Wavechaser Plain, and Ashveil Peak	Nod-Krai expansion
Luna VI	April 2026	Windrest Peak and Temple of Space	Mondstadt expansion
Luna VIII	July 2026	Dunanna Pit and Frost Moon	Nod-Krai and lunar areas
7.0	August 12, 2026	Snezhnaya: Volkodlak Tundra, White Birch Snowgrave, Everfrozen Earth, Flamefeather Valley, and Fellfrost Peak	Main Teyvat map

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 Map

Version 7.0, Everwinter Without Mercy, went live on August 12, 2026 and made Snezhnaya explorable for the first time. The initial release includes Volkodlak Tundra, White Birch Snowgrave, Everfrozen Earth, Flamefeather Valley, and Fellfrost Peak.

If you have completed Archon Quest Prologue: Act III Song of the Dragon and Freedom, a Teleport Waypoint southwest of Volkodlak Tundra unlocks automatically, giving you a direct route into Snezhnaya. The region is part of the main Teyvat map and can be explored through the official interactive map above.

Which Genshin Impact Maps Are Separate from Teyvat?

Most regions are connected to the main Teyvat map, but several areas use separate map screens or independent exploration layers.

Enkanomiya

Enkanomiya is an underground civilization accessed through Watatsumi Island. It uses its own map instead of appearing directly on the standard Inazuma overworld.

The Chasm: Underground Mines

The Chasm's surface is part of Liyue, while The Chasm: Underground Mines opens on a separate map with multiple internal layers.

Sea of Bygone Eras

The Sea of Bygone Eras is accessed through Petrichor and its related questline. It uses its own map and contains dedicated underwater exploration routes.

Frost Moon and Lunar Areas

Luna VIII's lunar exploration areas use special layers connected to the "Moon Gazing" quest. Access depends on quest progression rather than ordinary travel across Teyvat.

Do not confuse multi-layered maps with fully separate maps. Regions such as Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan, and Snezhnaya can contain underground or elevated layers while still belonging to the main regional map.

Permanent Maps vs Limited-Time Maps

The timeline above focuses on permanent areas that remain available after their release version ends.

Genshin Impact has also used temporary maps for summer events and other limited-time content. These areas disappear after their event version ends, so they are not included in the permanent map timeline.

If you are looking for an older event map, check whether the area was temporary before trying to reach it in the current version.

Easybreeze Holiday Resort is an important exception. It was associated with Version 5.8's summer content, but the area itself is permanent.

How to Use the Map for Efficient Exploration

Enable only the markers related to your current goal. Showing every chest, enemy, puzzle, resource, and collectible at once can make dense areas hard to read.

Complete major regional World Quests before starting a full collection route. In areas such as Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan, Nod-Krai, Enkanomiya, and The Chasm, quests can unlock entrances, remove barriers, change terrain, or reveal new map layers.

Clear one subregion at a time. Finishing one Inazuma island or one Sumeru desert area before moving on makes it easier to track completed pins and spot anything you missed.

Check elevation and map layers before traveling. A nearby pin may actually be inside a tunnel, underground chamber, or elevated route with an entrance much farther away.

For material farming, combine Local Specialties, enemy drops, and nearby Teleport Waypoints in the same route. Short regional loops are usually easier to repeat than one route covering an entire nation.

For more detailed farming routes, see our Vitalized Dragontooth guide and Dragonspine Coast Torch Puzzle guide.

Genshin Impact Map Release FAQ

What was the first Genshin Impact map?

Mondstadt and Liyue formed the original explorable map when Genshin Impact launched on September 28, 2020. Dragonspine became the first major permanent map expansion in Version 1.2.

What order were the Genshin Impact regions released in?

The broad nation order was Mondstadt and Liyue, followed by Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan, and Nod-Krai. Each era also included permanent subregions and separate maps such as Dragonspine, Enkanomiya, The Chasm, Chenyu Vale, and the Sea of Bygone Eras.

Which version added Inazuma?

Version 2.0 introduced Narukami Island, Kannazuka, and Yashiori Island. Version 2.1 added Watatsumi and Seirai, while Version 2.2 completed the main island expansion with Tsurumi Island.

Which version added the Sumeru desert?

The first Sumeru desert areas arrived in Version 3.1. The desert later expanded with the Desert of Hadramaveth in Version 3.4 and Gavireh Lajavard and Realm of Farakhkert in Version 3.6.

Is Chenyu Vale part of Fontaine or Liyue?

Chenyu Vale is part of Liyue. Version 4.4 added Chenyu Vale: Upper Vale, Chenyu Vale: Southern Mountain, and Mt. Laixin, creating a land connection between northern Liyue and the Fontaine border.

Is Easybreeze Holiday Resort a temporary map?

No. Easybreeze Holiday Resort was added as a permanent Natlan area in Version 5.8, although limited-time summer activities were held there during that update.

Is Nod-Krai the Version 6.0 map?

Nod-Krai is the major region introduced in Version "Luna I," the official title used by HoYoverse for the update after Version 5.8. Players may still encounter "Genshin Impact 6.0 map" in searches and community guides.

Is the Genshin Impact 7.0 Snezhnaya map available?

Yes. Genshin Impact Version 7.0 launched on August 12, 2026 and opened the first explorable areas of Snezhnaya: Volkodlak Tundra, White Birch Snowgrave, Everfrozen Earth, Flamefeather Valley, and Fellfrost Peak.

Does the interactive map automatically sync all collected chests?

Players should not treat the interactive map as a perfect automatic record of every chest or collectible already obtained in the game. Use its marker controls as a separate exploration checklist and update completed pins when needed.

Conclusion

From Mondstadt and Liyue in Version 1.0 to Snezhnaya in Version 7.0, the Genshin Impact map has grown into a network of nations, islands, deserts, underwater areas, underground regions, and separate exploration maps.

Use the version timeline when you want to check when a region was added, and use the HoYoLAB interactive map above when you need exact locations for collectibles, enemies, resources, or waypoints.

For more Genshin Impact region guides, farming routes, character resources, and top-up information, check the latest Genshin Impact content on EarlyGG.