Contrary to what many players expected, the Snezhnaya region of Genshin Impact will not be introduced directly after Natlan. According to leaks released by Leakers, the next playable area will be Nod-Krai, an autonomous zone linked to the Cryo nation, which will arrive already in version 6.0.
This leak not only reorganizes fans' expectation but also reveals that cycle 6.x will be entirely set in Nod-Krai, with the full arrival of Snezhnaya postponed to version 7.0, scheduled for mid-2026.
What the leak says about the new Rota de Genshin Impact
According to the well-known Leaker HXG, Nod-Krai will be officially released on September 10, 2025, marking the beginning of version 6.0. In addition, HoyOVrse will present nod-krai as a kind of “gateway” to Snezhnaya. This will offer a multicultural and commercial environment before the arrival of the Fatui Central Nation.
The developer will begin to unlock new areas of nod-krai gradually from version 6.1. The studio will form a complete cycle to version 6.7. Already Snezhnaya will arrive fully only in the update 7.0, scheduled for the second half of 2026.
Why HoyOVERSE may be changing the order of the regions
Although the leak is not accompanied by official explanations, the strategy behind the change seems clear. By dividing Snezhnaya into smaller regions, HoyOvers gets:
- Extend the content over more updates
- Present Snezhnaya's culture and politics gradually
- Make time to refine the full map of the Cryo nation
- Avoid sudden falls in the rhythm of updates
This approach was successful in regions such as Sumeru, which had subareas introduced into phases, thus maintaining the interest of players for months.
Nod-krai: what the leak reveals about the new region
Described as an autonomous zone south of Snezhnaya, Nod-Krai will be a center of trade and meeting between cultures. According to the leak, the region will bring:
- An extreme climate system, with more intense cold mechanics
- New Cryo characters, aligned with Snezhnayana aesthetics
- Narrative elements linked to the organization of the Fatui
- Architecture that mixes styles of various nations of Teyvat
- A new economy based on local exchange and trade routes
In addition, Nod-Krai promises to deliver a dense and politically unstable setting, anticipating the larger conflicts that should emerge in Snezhnaya.
What to wait until September 2025
If the leak is confirmed, the coming months will be prepared for the arrival of nod-krai. Players should:
- Finish Natlan's quests
- Gather gems for new banners
- Set up teams prepared for environments with extreme climate
- Closely monitor the next live transmissions of HoyOversse
The first official Nod-Krai appearance may already occur in the previews of version 5.9, which would confirm part of the leaks.
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