Genshin Impact Version 6.0 Opens NodKrai Region

HoYoverse will open the gates to NodKrai, a new moonlit region in Genshin Impact, on Sept. 10, 2025, bringing a host of characters, systems and quality‑of‑life changes that the developer says mark the start of a new era for the game. Version 6.0, renamed Luna I and billed as the first chapter of the Song of the Welkin Moon series, arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC and mobile; support for PlayStation 4 will end in April 2026, although PS4 players can access this update before that cutoff, the company said.

NodKrai comprises three main islands — Hiisi, Lempo and Paha — and introduces Kuuvahki, an elemental lunar force that alters exploration and combat. According to HoYoverse, Kuuvahki powers Kuuhenki elemental lifeforms, grants players an Empowered state, and creates Moonlanes that allow special gliding movement. The update also debuts Lunar reactions, including a new LunarBloom mechanic tied to Verdant Dew, which developers showcased during a livestream.

Three new playable characters accompany the region launch. Lauma is a five‑star Dendro catalyst who introduces LunarBloom and plays a central role in the Archon Quest. Flins is a five‑star Electro polearm user...