Genshin Impact fans, brace yourselves! While we’re eagerly anticipating the arrival in Snezhnaya, the final nation in our Traveler’s journey after Natlan, developer HoYoverse has exciting plans to enrich the game’s lore before we reach the snowy Tsaritsa’s domain.
Even as we gear up for Version 5.6 “Paralogism,” which promises a return to familiar grounds in Mondstadt and Fontaine, HoYoverse has dropped intriguing hints about a brand new area within Snezhnaya: Nod-Krai.
On March 31st, 2025, the gaming world was set abuzz by the release of “The Wheel of Fate Points in Eleven Directions.” This cryptic video unveiled the symbols of eleven distinct organizations, some familiar and some entirely new:
- Fatui: The formidable diplomats (and often antagonists) of Snezhnaya.
- Frostmoon Scions: A mysterious Snezhnayan organization.
- Lightkeepers: Another enigmatic group yet to be fully revealed.
- Badminton: An organization that sparks curiosity with its unusual name.
- The Wild Hunt: Identified as an organization tied to the Abyss.
- Knights of Favonius: Our steadfast allies from Mondstadt.
- Voynic Guild: Their purpose remains shrouded in mystery.
- Treasure Hoarders: The ever-present bandits found across Teyvat.
- Snowland Fae: Suggesting a connection to the mystical beings of Snezhnaya.
- Adventurers’ Guild: Our reliable source of quests throughout our travels.
- Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop: An intriguing name hinting at local Snezhnayan culture.
The inclusion of familiar factions like the Knights of Favonius and Treasure Hoarders alongside these new entities has long-time players buzzing. It suggests that HoYoverse is deliberately revisiting and deepening the core narrative threads of Genshin Impact as we approach what many believe to be the story’s climax.
Nod-Krai: A Bridge to Teyvat’s Deeper Mysteries
Located in the southern reaches of Snezhnaya, bordering the edge of Teyvat, Nod-Krai is poised to offer a significant expansion of our understanding of the game’s world. According to HoYoverse, this new region was conceived to address missed opportunities in exploring Teyvat’s intricacies due to a previously faster-paced narrative.
Therefore, Nod-Krai will serve as a crucial bridge, connecting loose ends and delving into aspects of Teyvat’s lore that have been hinted at but not fully explored. Notably, Nod-Krai’s narrative will heavily focus on the moon, echoing themes previously encountered in Dragonspine, Tsurumi Island, and other locations.
While the specific storyline within Nod-Krai remains under wraps, HoYoverse has teased some intriguing conflicts. We can expect to see the Fatui clashing with the Frostmoon Scions in a struggle related to the moon, and the Abyss-affiliated Wild Hunt facing off against the Lightkeepers.
Mark Your Calendars: Nod-Krai Arrives in Version 5.8
According to the leaker Aquaria, Nod-Krai is anticipated to debut in Version 5.8, likely around September of this year. However, be prepared for an extended stay in this lore-rich region. The narrative of Nod-Krai is expected to unfold over a significant period, potentially a full year, through a series of updates culminating in a special version titled “Song of the Welkin Moon.”
So, while the allure of Snezhnaya is strong, the journey through Nod-Krai promises to be a captivating and crucial chapter in the Traveler’s saga, offering a deeper understanding of Teyvat’s history and mysteries before we finally step into the land of the Cryo Archon. Get ready to uncover the secrets that await!
