HoYoverse has unveiled Genshin Impact Version 5.6 “Paralogism,” arriving May 7, bringing a pivotal Archon Quest Interlude, a theme park management event in Fontaine, and two new playable characters.
New Archon Quest: Mondstadt’s Stormy Trial
The Windblume Festival takes a dark turn as Albedo faces accusations, thrusting players into a mystery involving:
- Returning Characters: Venti, Knights of Favonius members, and Hexenzirkel mage Lady Alice
- New Weekly Boss: Battle the King and Queen on a mystical chessboard in a high-stakes magical trial
- Narrative Stakes: Uncover a looming threat as monsters invade Mondstadt, forcing alliances with unlikely allies
Fontaine’s Amusement Park Event
Manage Chevalmarin Film Fantasyland alongside Navia and Natlan/Fontaine characters:
- Attractions: Eclectic Escapades, Movie Masterpieces, and Mellow Manor
- Gameplay Loop: Recruit staff, upgrade facilities, and strategize Action Points to maximize revenue
- Rewards: Unlock the 4-star bow Sequence of Solitude and other bonuses
New Playable Characters
Escoffier (5-Star Cryo/Polearm)
- Former head chef of Hotel Debord, blending combat and culinary skills
- Elemental Skill: Summons a Cooking Mek to absorb attacks or deal Cryo damage
- Elemental Burst: Heals allies and reduces enemy Cryo/Hydro resistance (scales with team elements)
Ifa (4-Star Anemo/Catalyst)
- Sauro-vet from Natlan’s Flower-Feather Clan, fighting with dinosaur companion Cacucu
- Skills: AoE Swirl/Electro-Charged buffs, wind-based crowd control, and automatic healing at low HP
Event Wishes & Updates
- Phase 1 Banners: Escoffier, Navia, and Ifa
- Phase 2 Banners: Kinich and Raiden Shogun rerun
- Chronicled Wish: Features Inazuma 5-star characters
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