Genshin Impact 5.5 leaks suggest that this 5.3 character will play a much larger role in future updates

A new leak for Genshin Impact 5.5 has revealed the title of an NPC, possibly hinting at a leaked character from version 5.3 who may play a much larger role in the story than originally thought. There are still many months until version 5.5, as the action role-playing game from HoYoverse is still in the middle of version 5.2. Nevertheless, leaks about future patches continue to appear, even if most of them revolve around version 5.3, the next update. So far it has been leaked that players will gain access to four new characters Genshin Impact 5.3.

In addition to the characters and their respective gameplay kits that are the highlights of the version 5.3 leaks, the information from the upcoming patch’s beta tests also includes quality of life updates and system optimizations. For example, there may be some artifact-related optimizations in the next patch. Other content has also leaked, including rumors of a new world boss and even details about the rumored weekly boss Genshin Impact 5.3. AAmong this content is information that may overlap with a version 5.5 leak.

A new dragon NPC has been leaked for Genshin Impact 5.5

The rumored dragon could be Xiuhcoatl

One of version 5.5’s NPCs has reportedly been leaked, and there may be more to them than their simply translated title suggests. According to the leaker known as HomDGCat A new NPC was discovered in the version 5.3 beta testing code, which translates to 5.5 Big Dragon or Great Dragon. The leak was reported in a post tagged “Reliable” on Reddit. Based on the post, this leaked dragon NPC is added Genshin Impact 5.5, even if codes were added to the content in version 5.3.

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While there are many secrets surrounding the rumored Big Dragon character, some version 5.3 leaks could shed light on who this character could be. The aforementioned leaks about the weekly boss in version 5.3 revealed that the enemy will be a large dragon-like figure touched by the influence of the Abyss. Another leak from HomDGCat shows that this boss’s name is Xiuhcoatl, a historical figure in Natlan. The leak was also shared on Reddit. If the leaked 5.5 NPC is Xiuhcoatl, it could have huge story implications Genshin Impact.

Who is Xiuhcoatl in the Natlan region of Genshin Impact?

The Dragon was the original Pyro Sovereign

The first step is to understand who Xiuhcoatl was. The creature was the original Pyro Sovereign and a tyrannical ruler of Natlan in times past. Xiuhcoatl was defeated by Xbalanque long ago before ascending to Pyro Archon. If the leaks about the weekly boss of version 5.3 are correct, Xiuhcoatl, once Natlan’s greatest threat, is brought back under the influence of the Abyss’ corruption – The boss’s name is Corroded Lord of the Primal Flame, according to the leak. This could mean that the dragon is resurrected, as suggested by Natlan’s own resurrection story Genshin Impact.

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Defeating the new weekly boss from version 5.3 with the Traveler and his team doesn’t necessarily mean killing him like Xbalanque did centuries ago – instead The Traveler was actually able to defeat the beast and free them from the corruption of the Abyss. The main character has already proven that she can remove the Abyssal influence from others, even if only partially, but version 5.3 could be the highlight of the story when it comes to this ability. If they do that, Xiuhcoatl could stay alive in the story, free from the Abyss, and live on to be the leaked dragon NPC.

Of course, the leaks should be viewed with caution for now as they may be false. Furthermore, this is purely speculation based on the leaked information currently available. The rumored Big Dragon from version 5.5. for example, could be a brand new NPC that guides players through a new Natlan area. Nevertheless, the leaks are over Genshin Impact 5.3 point to groundbreaking revelations, so it’s only natural to raise traditional expectations.

Source: Reddit (1, 2)

Role play

action

adventure

Gacha

Open world

Released

September 28, 2020

developer

HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo)

Publisher)

HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo)

Multiplayer

Online multiplayer

ESRB

T for Teen – fantasy violence, alcohol reference

X|S optimized

Yes

Metascore

86

Platforms that support crossplay

Mobile, PC, PS4 and PS5

PS Plus availability

N/A

Steam Deck Compatibility

Yes

OpenCritic review

Strong

Cross save

Yes

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