Will There Be Another Continent in Genshin Impact? Exploring Teyvat’s Future
The world of Genshin Impact, known as Teyvat, has captivated millions of players with its rich lore, stunning landscapes, and diverse cultures. As we journey through its seven nations, a recurring question emerges: Will there be another continent beyond Teyvat? The short and direct answer is: no, there will not be another explorable continent in Genshin Impact. The game’s developers, miHoYo, have consistently indicated that the world map will expand within the borders of Teyvat, primarily through the release of new nations. While there is a mysterious “Dark Sea” beyond the borders, this is understood to be more of a vast, chaotic, and largely inaccessible place, not a structured explorable continent.
The Scope of Teyvat
Teyvat is the central setting of Genshin Impact, a landmass where the seven nations—Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan, and Snezhnaya—are located. Each nation is governed by a different Archon, a god associated with a specific element and ideal. The game’s storyline and future updates have been consistently focused on exploring the intricacies of these seven nations, and the relationships between them, rather than introducing an entirely separate continent.
MiHoYo’s Roadmap
MiHoYo has been diligently adding a new nation to Teyvat each year. This methodical approach to world expansion has allowed players to fully immerse themselves in each new area, experiencing its unique culture, characters, and challenges. The planned release schedule includes:
- Sumeru (Dendro Nation) – Released in 2022
- Fontaine (Hydro Nation) – Released in 2023
- Natlan (Pyro Nation) – Expected in 2024
- Snezhnaya (Cryo Nation) – Expected in 2025
Based on this timeline, all seven planned regions will be available to players by the end of 2025. This focus on completing the main map of Teyvat does not leave much room for introducing a completely new continent, at least not in the foreseeable future.
The Dark Sea
While Teyvat is the known world, there is mention of the Dark Sea, regions beyond its borders. The Dark Sea is described as a place where gods who lost the Archon War and refused the new order fled. However, the Dark Sea is not depicted as a separate continent ripe for exploration, but rather a mysterious and dangerous area associated with chaos and potentially, the home of defeated deities. There is nothing to suggest it will ever be a zone accessible to players in the same manner as Teyvat’s regions.
Focusing on Teyvat’s Depths
Instead of extending the game’s world with a new continent, miHoYo appears to be focusing on delving deeper into the existing lore of Teyvat. There are many hidden areas, secret plots and unsolved mysteries within the seven nations yet to be unraveled. Further expansions are more likely to take the form of areas within the main map, or through introducing new domains, underground areas, and other forms of playable content that enhance the existing world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to help you further understand the topic:
1. How many nations are there in Genshin Impact?
There are seven nations in Genshin Impact: Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan, and Snezhnaya.
2. Will all seven nations be released?
Yes, miHoYo plans to release all seven nations within Teyvat over the next few years, with one new region expected each year. The final region, Snezhnaya, is anticipated to release in 2025.
3. What is the Dark Sea in Genshin Impact?
The Dark Sea refers to the regions beyond the continent of Teyvat, a mysterious area believed to be a haven for defeated gods and other chaotic entities. It is not a playable region, or a distinct continent, but more of a lore element.
4. Is Teyvat the only world in Genshin Impact?
Teyvat is the central world of Genshin Impact, and is understood to be the main focus of the game’s story and map. While there are mentions of other worlds, like the one Paimon might be from, the story primarily revolves around Teyvat.
5. Will there be a new playable region after Snezhnaya?
As of current plans, the focus of miHoYo is to conclude the Teyvat story with the seven regions. There’s no indication that an entirely new, explorable region beyond Snezhnaya will be added to the game after.
6. What is the next nation after Fontaine?
The next nation to be released after Fontaine is Natlan (the Pyro nation), expected in 2024.
7. Is Khaenri’ah a playable region?
Khaenri’ah is a destroyed nation, with some explorable areas, but it is not one of the major, playable nations in Teyvat. It has heavy significance in the lore, but is not a fully developed area for gameplay.
8. What is the hardest region in Genshin Impact?
Regions like Yashiori Island, the Guyun Stone Forest, and parts of the Stormterror’s Lair are considered among the most challenging due to their environments and enemy encounters.
9. Which nation is the richest in Genshin Impact?
Liyue is known as the most prosperous nation in Teyvat, characterized by its bustling harbor and trading power.
10. Is Liyue based on China?
Yes, Liyue is heavily based on China, particularly evident in its architecture, culture, and the portrayal of its characters and traditions.
11. Is Paimon from Teyvat?
There’s a lot of speculation about Paimon’s true origins. Many theories suggest that Paimon is not from Teyvat, possibly hailing from another world. Her appearance also hints at this due to her being unique in Teyvat.
12. What inspired the creation of Khaenri’ah?
The story of Khaenri’ah is influenced by the myth of Atlantis, while the culture and characters have influences from Germanic and Nordic cultures.
13. Why was Khaenri’ah destroyed?
The destruction of Khaenri’ah is attributed to the disastrous consequences of the Art of Khemia, which led to a great catastrophe 500 years prior to the events of the game.
14. Who are the seven Archons?
The seven Archons are the gods who rule over the seven nations of Teyvat, each associated with a specific element: Anemo, Geo, Electro, Dendro, Hydro, Pyro, and Cryo.
15. Is Snezhnaya based on Russia?
Snezhnaya draws heavy inspiration from Tsarist and Soviet Russia, with its landscape resembling Siberia, but also incorporates elements from other European nations.
Conclusion
While the idea of exploring a new continent is appealing, Genshin Impact is likely to remain within the confines of Teyvat. MiHoYo’s approach to world expansion is centered on the in-depth exploration of the seven nations. Players can expect to see further depth added to the world of Teyvat through the introduction of new areas, dungeons, and content that builds upon its rich history. As the story unfolds and the remaining nations are released, players can look forward to further revelations within the already captivating world, rather than a shift to a new continent.