What’s Next After Sumeru?

The next region after Sumeru is Fontaine, a nation inspired by Paris and London, which will be officially available in the game’s upcoming 4.0 update. This region will begin the chapter IV of Archon Quests titled, Masquerade of the Guilty, and is tied to the Hydro element and its yet unnamed Archon, the God of Justice.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is Fontaine?: Fontaine is a French word meaning fountain or natural spring or an area of natural springs, and it is the next region to come to HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact.
2. Is Sumeru complete now?: No, even after the deserts arrive in the next update, around 31% of Sumeru will still remain unreleased, with more content expected to be added in future updates.
3. What are the 7 regions of Teyvat?: The 7 regions of Teyvat are Fontaine, Natlan, Mondstadt, Inazuma, Snezhnaya, Sumeru, and Liyue.

Region-Specific Questions

4. Where is Fontaine located?: Fontaine is located north of the Sumeru Desert and isn’t bordering on any other regions, with the only way to reach it being by crossing the waters that separate Fontaine from Sumeru.
5. What nation is Khaenri’ah based on?: The story for Khaenri’ah seems to have been inspired by the tale of Atlantis, though its citizens have Nordic or Germanic-sounding names.
6. Where is Khaenri’ah located?: Khaenri’ah is confirmed to be located deep underneath Sumeru and near the Chasm in Liyue.

Character and Archon Questions

7. Who is the Archon of Fontaine?: The Archon of Fontaine is Furina, also known as Focalors, who is the current Archon and not part of the original seven.
8. Who is the Pyro Archon?: Murata, also known as the Lady of Fire, was or is the God of War and the Pyro Archon among The Seven who presides over Natlan.
9. Who is the Archon of Anemo?: Barbatos is the Anemo Archon and the ruler of Mondstadt, who doesn’t really meddle with his people and would rather travel the world.

Storyline and Update Questions

10. Will there be more Sumeru?: Yes, the next couple of updates will bring two new Sumeru expansions, with a credible Genshin Impact leaker revealing an interesting map showing new parts of Sumeru that might arrive in the future.
11. Can You Beat Genshin Impact From the Start…in a Day?: This is not directly related to the Sumeru region, but rather a challenge that players can attempt.
12. What Fatui will be in Fontaine?: According to a leaker, two very popular Harbingers: Sandrone and Arlechino, will appear in Fontaine’s main storyline.

Miscellaneous Questions

13. Is Mona from Fontaine?: Mona Megistus is a famous and expert astrologer from Fontaine before she moved to Mondstadt.
14. Why did Celestia destroy Khaenri’ah?: Celestia called forth the seven Archons to fight and destroy Khaenri’ah because of its taboo of Alchemy: the creation of life, and Gold unleashing her man-made monsters unto Teyvat in pursuit of power.
15. Why Lumine hates Dainsleif?: Lumine considers Dainsleif to be her enemy due to the fact that she is currently working with the Abyss Order, Dainsleif’s main opponent.