Genshin Impact 'Sunset' animated short release date countdown

With the main story of Natlan coming to a close in Genshin Impact, many players may be interested to know more about Mavuika. Being the Archon of the nation of Pyro, the character has played a significant role in the main plot so far. The closing act of the Natlan Archon Quest in 5.3 will bring the curtains down on the story of the nation's perpetual war against the Abyss.

While some background information about Mavuika has been provided in the Archon Quest itself, details about her past are scarce. However, HoYoverse will soon release a new animated short that focuses solely on Mavuika and her life before becoming the Pyro Archon. Titled "Sunset", the feature will be released on the game's YouTube channel on December 23, 2024.

Read on to find out more about the release of the animated short featuring Mavuika, along with a countdown for its exact release date and timing.

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Release information and countdown for Genshin Impact 'Sunset' animated short

The "Sunset" animated short featuring Genshin Impact Pyro Archon Mavuika will be released on December 23, 2024, at 12pm (UTC +8). It will function as a prelude to Mavuika's release in version 5.3, which is just a few days away.

In the preview for the animated short, we see Mavuika interacting with her little sister, who tells her:

"Hey sis, you have a mission to do, remember?"

This line is reminiscent of what we already know of Mavuika's past from the information provided by the Pyro Archon during the Natlan Archon Quest.

At the end of the preview, Mavuika's line, "There's people watching the sky... I can't keep them waiting," implies that the animated short might end with the character leaving her old life behind and assuming the role and responsibilities of the Pyro Archon.

Readers can keep an eye on this countdown to know exactly when Sunset's animated short will be released:

Once the timer on this countdown hits zero, you can head to the Genshin Impact YouTube channel to watch the 'Sunset' animated short.

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