Genshin Impact's upcoming version 5.0 update is expected to include several new additions, such as a new Natlan-themed Wind Glider, a Fontaine-themed birthday cake, and several quality of life (QoL) changes. Fans will be happy to learn that the developers may be fixing many of the popular concerns.
This article provides information about the new Wind Glider, birthday cake, and QoL changes that will be a part of the Genshin Impact 5.0 update, as per leaks.
Note: Some aspects of this article are based on leaks and are subject to change. Readers are advised to take the information with a grain of salt.
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Genshin Impact 5.0 leaks: Upcoming Natlan-themed Wind Glider and Fontaine-themed cake
As one would expect, the Natlan region would be adding a new Wind Glider to the game. Leaks from Jokerverse suggest it would be red-colored featuring black highlights, reflecting the Pyro theme.
Similar to older region-exclusive Wind Gliders, it is likely fans will be able to obtain the new Pyro wings by reaching Reputation Level 10 in the new Natlan region.
Also read: How to get Fontaine Wind Glider skin in Genshin Impact
Moreover, leaks from Team Mew suggest players will soon begin to get the Fontaine-themed birthday cake on their birthdays. These can be exchanged for Fragile Resin and stay as memorabilia inside the bag.
Similar to previous years, it is likely the developers will begin to distribute the new Fontaine cakes following the game's upcoming fourth anniversary in v5.0 on September 28, 2024.
Genshin Impact 5.0 leaks show upcoming QoL changes in Natlan
The Natlan update is set to make several changes to the game to enhance the user experience. Here are all of the leaked QoL changes for Genshin Impact 5.0:
1) World Level 9
The latest information from Fireflyleaks and Jokerverse suggests that HoYoverse may increase the difficulty of the game starting from the 5.0 update. It appears players may be able to increase their World Level to 9 after reaching Adventure Rank 58. It is expected to increase the levels of enemies while also improving the drop rates of rewards.
Jokerverse also disclosed that Travelers may have to participate in a quest to increase their World Level and may be rewarded with the following for doing so:
- 100x Primogems
- 2x Acquaint Fate
- 50,000x Mora
2) Select Battle Pass rewards
Among the various Genshin Impact 5.0 QoL changes leaked by Jokerverse, one is sure to be well-received by Battle Pass buyers. It appears the developers may allow players to pick the base reward they get on some of the various BP levels. They may be allowed to select from the following:
- Character level-up materials
- Weapon level-up materials
- Artifact level-up materials
- Mora
3) Increased load limit for Serenitea Pot
Mirukoreal has suggested on Telegram that HoYoverse may increase the load limit of objects in the Serinitea Pot. This would allow players to add more furnishings and objects to the pot, facilitating grander builds from enthusiasts.
4) New profile UI
Leaks have disclosed that the developers may update the character profile section, starting from Genshin Impact version 5.0. In an image shared by Jokerverse, it can be seen that the number of slots for character showcase and namecards has increased.
Following the changes, players may be able to display 12 characters on their profile, alongside 16 namecards.
5) Skip floors in Spiral Abyss
New leaks from PTL (Plum Team Leaks) on Telegram suggested that the developers will allow players to skip Floors 9 and 10 of the Spiral Abyss. Depending on their performance in the previous iteration, they'll be able to directly obtain the rewards and proceed to higher floors.
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