Genshin Impact Lunar Version 5 Brings You Back to Mondstadt
Genshin Impact is preparing to bring players back to where their journey first began. On February 25, HoYoverse will officially launch Lunar Version 5, an update designed to rekindle memories of early adventures by returning Travelers to Mondstadt, the city of freedom and the very first region many players ever explored.
This update is more than a nostalgic detour. Lunar Version 5 centers around a major celebration hosted by the Knights of Favonius, bringing together familiar faces, reimagined moments, and new activities that echo the feeling of stepping into Teyvat for the first time. From subtle environmental callbacks to redesigned events inspired by early quests, the experience is built to trigger that unmistakable sense of deja vu longtime players know well.
The headline feature of the update is the long-awaited arrival of Varka as a playable 5-star Anemo character. Known for years only through stories and dialogue, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius finally steps into the spotlight wielding a claymore and a unique dual-weapon combat style. His kit allows him to deal Anemo damage alongside elemental effects that adapt based on his teammates, making him both flexible and brutally effective in battle. His personal story quest delves into a looming threat tied to the Great Wolf King of the North, offering deeper insight into Mondstadt’s hidden dangers and leadership.
Combat variety is further expanded through new challenges that blend exploration with strategy. Players can summon mysterious knightly shadows during certain encounters to expose enemy weaknesses, rewarding successful runs with a crystal-orb-themed catalyst weapon usable by all catalyst characters. Mini-games also make a strong return, ranging from memory-hunting photography missions that revisit past regions to casual social activities like drink-mixing with old companions, reinforcing Mondstadt’s role as a place of comfort rather than constant conflict.
Lunar Version 5 also refreshes the Wish system with banners that spotlight Varka and returning favorites from Mondstadt, followed later by reruns of other notable characters. For collectors and lore enthusiasts, new cosmetic rewards and narrative content have been carefully woven into the update without overwhelming its core emotional focus: remembering why the journey mattered in the first place.
By deliberately slowing the pace and spotlighting its origins, Genshin Impact Lunar Version 5 feels like a letter to its community. It is a reminder of quiet city streets, first glides from windmills, and the sense of wonder that once defined the opening hours of the game. For veterans and newcomers alike, February 25 marks a chance to rediscover Mondstadt not as a tutorial zone, but as a living memory.
