A recent leak has revealed that Genshin Impact will launch an automatic chess mode (Auto Chess) in update 5.6, scheduled for May 7, 2025. According to information released by dataminers, the new Game Mode will feature PVP and PVE. In addition, it will have a progression system that includes its own currency, equipment, artifacts and talents.
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Although Hoyoverse has not yet made an official announcement, there is evidence that the mode will be inspired by the Liyue Millennial board game, created by the character Ningguang inside the game's lore. This board has already appeared briefly at previous events, and the introduction of a deeper system can be a way to expand Teyvat's universe, giving players a strategic experience within Genshin Impact.
New genshin impact mode can be a permanent addition
In recent years, Genshin Impact has incorporated different game modes to diversify their gameplay. The Genius Invokation TCG, a card game introduced as a temporary activity, became permanent after its popularity among players. The same can happen with automatic chess, simplified versions of mechanics have already appeared in past events and received a positive response from the community.
In addition, the presence of a progression system indicates that the activity can be more than a passenger event. Temporary modes usually do not offer lasting progression, while permanent activities, such as the TCG itself, often have frequent updates and continuous rewards. If the developer chooses to make automatic chess a fixed part of the game, it can become another alternative. Thus, it will be viable for players who prefer strategic challenges instead of traditional combat and exploitation.
Content expansion and improvements in player experience
Since the beginning of the Natlan era, Genshin Impact has received a series of updates focused on improving the player's experience. HoyOvers made adjustments to the Gacha system, refined endgame content and brought new forms of entertainment within the game. Imaginarium Theater, for example, has offered new challenges and mechanics such as Thespian Tricks and Envisaged Echoes, making the content more dynamic.
In addition, another recent example was the repertoire of Myriad Melodies mode, a rhythmic game that started as an event before becoming a permanent addition to the game. Therefore, if the developer follows the same strategy, automatic chess can be permanently incorporated, allowing players to invest time and resources in their progression.
If the leaks are correct, Genshin Impact's version 5.6, scheduled for May 2025, can mark a new phase in the expansion of content of the game. With the introduction of Auto Chess, players will have a new game option that promises to bring strategic challenges and further expand the HoyOversse open world RPG universe.
