Genshin Impact Recap Before 5.0 What’s The Story Now?

As we approach the release of Genshin Impact’s Version 5.0, it’s a good time to recap the intricate and evolving storyline that has captivated players since the game’s launch. This summary covers the main events from the beginning in Mondstadt up to the recent developments in Sumeru, laying the groundwork for what’s to come.

The Beginning: Mondstadt and the Traveler’s Journey

The story begins with the Traveler and their sibling arriving in Teyvat, a mystical land governed by seven nations, each ruled by an Archon. Separated by a mysterious entity known as the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles, the Traveler embarks on a quest to find their lost sibling, guided by a floating companion named Paimon.

The journey starts in Mondstadt, the city of freedom, under the protection of the Anemo Archon, Barbatos, who is more hands-off in his approach. The city faces a dire threat from a dragon named Dvalin, also known as Stormterror, who was once a protector of Mondstadt.

The Traveler helps to purify Dvalin, freeing him from the Abyssal Corruption that had twisted his mind. This chapter concludes with the Fatui, a powerful organization from Snezhnaya, stealing Barbatos’ Gnosis, a divine artifact that connects Archons to Celestia, marking the beginning of a larger plot.

Liyue: The Geo Archon’s Trial

Next, the Traveler journeys to Liyue, the wealthiest nation in Teyvat, ruled by the Geo Archon, Rex Lapis (Zhongli). Liyue is a land where gods and mortals coexist, but trouble arises when Rex Lapis seemingly dies during a ceremonial rite.

The Traveler is entangled in the aftermath, revealing a plot by the Fatui to destabilize the nation and seize the Geo Gnosis. Zhongli, who had been living among humans, reveals his identity as Rex Lapis and hands over the Gnosis to the Fatui, signifying his retirement as an Archon and leaving the future of Liyue in the hands of its people.

Inazuma: The Quest for Eternity

Following Liyue, the Traveler heads to Inazuma, a nation under the strict rule of the Electro Archon, Raiden Shogun (Ei), who has enforced isolationist policies and a Vision Hunt Decree to confiscate elemental Visions from the populace. Inazuma is embroiled in civil unrest, with resistance forces opposing the Raiden Shogun’s pursuit of eternity—a desire to halt change and progress.

With the help of allies like Thoma, Ayaka, and the resistance leader Kokomi, the Traveler uncovers the Fatui’s manipulation behind the scenes, including their creation of deadly Delusions. The conflict culminates in a showdown between the Traveler and La Signora, a Fatui Harbinger, leading to her death.

The Vision Hunt Decree is eventually abolished, and Inazuma begins moving toward a more open and progressive future. The Fatui, however, manage to acquire the Electro Gnosis, bringing their total to three out of seven.

Sumeru: The Land of Wisdom

In Sumeru, a nation ruled by the Dendro Archon, Kusanali (Nahida), and known for its vast knowledge and academic prowess. However, Sumeru is plagued by corruption within its governing body, the Akademiya, which dismisses Kusanali’s authority in favor of the former Archon, Rukkhadevata. The Akademiya controls the populace through the Akasha system, which connects everyone to a network of knowledge but at the cost of their ability to dream.

Traveler and Paimon uncover a plot involving the Akademiya and the Fatui to replace Kusanali with a new, artificial god. With the help of Nahida and their allies, the Traveler exposes the Akademiya’s mass dream harvesting scheme, where citizens are trapped in an endless loop to extract their dreams. This chapter is ongoing, with the full extent of the Fatui’s plans yet to be revealed.

Fontaine, The City of Justice

Fontaine, the Nation of Justice in Genshin Impact, is governed by the Hydro Archon Focalors, who is known for her flamboyant and theatrical approach to justice. The region is characterized by its advanced technology, elegant architecture, and a complex judicial system where trials are public spectacles.

Focalors, who wields the Hydro element, has created a society where the law is supreme, and the Oratrice Mecanique d’Analyse Cardinale, a mechanical judge, plays a key role in determining the outcome of these trials.

Fontaine is a nation divided, both literally and figuratively, into the opulent surface world and the dark, impoverished depths below. The surface is home to the wealthy and powerful, while those judged unfavorably by the legal system are relegated to the underwater regions. This stark division highlights the consequences of falling out of favor in a society where the fear of judgment is omnipresent, and Focalors’ influence permeates every aspect of life.

When the Traveler arrives in Fontaine, they become entangled in the region’s complex legal system, uncovering corruption and secrets that threaten the very foundation of the nation. Their journey reveals the true nature of Focalors’ vision of justice, leading to significant changes in Fontaine’s society.

After the Archon Quests, the rigid legal system begins to soften, and Focalors herself undergoes a transformation, embracing a more balanced approach to justice, allowing Fontaine to heal from its deep divisions.

Looking Ahead to Natlan What is Going on?

As the story progresses, the Traveler’s journey through Teyvat has revealed the complex and often dark motives of the Fatui, the strained relationships between gods and their people, and the deep history of this mystical world. With three Gnoses now in the hands of the Fatui and the Traveler’s quest for their sibling still unresolved, the stage is set for the next chapter in Natlan, the land of Pyro.

As we await the release of Version 5.0, players can expect the story to delve deeper into the mysteries of Teyvat, the true nature of the Fatui, and the fate of the Traveler’s sibling. The adventure continues, and with each new region, the stakes only get higher.