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Genshin Impact's Future Storylines Teased by Developer

Insights from a Genshin Impact developer hint at exciting upcoming plot developments.
Genshin Impact's Future Storylines Teased by Developer

Highlights

  • Unresolved Sumeru plot points to be featured in future Genshin Impact content, strategically released for player enjoyment.
  • Signora's destiny and the hinted Sumeru region with Fatui Harbingers foreshadow intriguing story arcs in the game.
  • The potential destruction of Irminsul carries significant implications for Teyvat's future, suggesting impending consequences in the game.

Xiao Luohao, the leader of the storytelling team behind Genshin Impact, recently hinted in an interview that certain lingering mysteries from Sumeru will be explored in future game updates. While the diverse characters have always captivated players, the rich world of Teyvat and its lore have also garnered admiration. By structuring the game to visit different nations annually, the developers have artfully managed the release of content and tailored character showcases to each realm of Teyvat.

Following Signora's fate in the Inazuma Archon Quests, the next storyline was slated to unfold in the scholarly realm of Sumeru. However, to the community's surprise, HoYoverse teased Sumeru in a story trailer featuring the enigmatic Fatui Harbingers, hinting at the roles of characters like Scaramouche and Dottore within Sumeru. While Scaramouche's storyline has unfolded in the game, Dottore's narrative remains largely unresolved.

The Potential Burning of Irminsul in Genshin Impact

Throughout the Sumeru Archon Quests, players catch glimpses of a potential future where Irminsul, a tree safeguarding Teyvat's knowledge, is set ablaze by Dottore. Irminsul houses the collective wisdom of Teyvat, and erasing information from it can erase a person from history and memory. Although the grim fate of Irminsul did not materialize, a seemingly content Dottore departed Sumeru with his undisclosed prize. According to Xiao Luohao, this storyline is set to be explored in future updates of Genshin Impact.

As Genshin Impact Version 4.6 delves into Cyno's story, it is evident that the developers have more in store for Sumeru. The entrance to Khaenri'ah lies in northern Sumeru, potentially setting the stage for the Story Chapter post-Snezhnaya. The ramifications of Irminsul's destruction weigh heavily on Teyvat's destiny. Given what players know about the Fatui's motives and their Tsaritsa, it seems improbable that she would endorse such an act.

The Fontaine Archon Quests explored Celestia's power dynamics and introduced the concept of Dragon Sovereigns. The upcoming Natlan narrative in Genshin Impact is expected to follow this thematic trajectory, with its Pyro Nation setting the stage for a potential revisit of Dottore's storyline, especially considering its close proximity to Sumeru.

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