Snezhnaya may be delayed as Genshin Impact leaks hint at Nod-Krai in 2025

In the recent Genshin Impact 5.3 livestream, the developers confirmed that Nod-Krai will be released in the game very soon. For those unaware, Nod-Krai is an autonomous city located south of Snezhnaya and people from all over Teyvat gather there. Interestingly, a leak from the reliable source Full Stop Chan shared via @hxg_diluc on X suggests that this mysterious area will likely be released in version 6.0, which might also delay the release of the Nation of Cryo to version 7.0.

This article will briefly discuss the leaks that suggest Snezhnaya and Nod-Krai's release in Genshin Impact.

Note: The following info is based on leaks and is subject to change.

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Genshin Impact leak suggests Nod-Krai will be released in version 6.0 before Snehznaya

According to the leaks via Full Stop Chan, Nod-Krai is expected to be released in the Genshin Impact 6.0 update, which will arrive in the second half of 2025. The leaker also claims that this will lead to a delay in Snehznaya's release, which will likely be postponed to version 7.0.

During 6.x, all the lore areas for existing regions will be released (mount esus, dornman port etc) byu/ISRUKRENG inGenshin_Impact_Leaks

As mentioned earlier, the developers confirmed during the version 5.3 livestream that Nod-Krai will be released in the game very soon. Furthermore, according to a leak from another source, Flying Flame, HoYoverse will likely release the areas in other nations that have been mentioned several times in the game.

This may include Fontaine's Mont Esus, Mondstadt's Dornman Port, Inazuma's Shuumatsuban (ninja village), and Liyue's Blackcliff Forge.

Flying Flame has a mixed track record, so it is difficult to determine the accuracy of this leak. However, assuming the leaks are true, it'd make sense for HoYoverse to release Nod-Krai and other smaller areas in version 6.x and delay Snezhnaya to version 7.0. At any rate, this is only a leak so readers are advised to take it with a grain of salt.

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More on Nod-Krai

Nod-Krai will be released soon (Image via HoYoverse)

Mod-Krai is an autonomous area located in the southernmost part of Snezhnaya. The version 5.3 livestream revealed that this mysterious city is autonomous, but several factions operate in this area for their own goals.

Furthermore, according to Liben, Nod-Krai is a pretty hostile region because of the harsh environment and lack of a regulative body besides the Voynich Guild. The fan-favorite NPC also warns the Traveler to be careful if and when they visit the place.

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