Genshin Impact's top leakers released a new batch of information this week about version 5.8. The main new information involves the Mare Jivari area, a mysterious region of Teyvat, as well as the possible debut of a new boss named Bakunawa. The community is also speculating about new exploration mechanics and summer events in Natlan.
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Despite the lack of official confirmation from HoYoverse, leakers point out that Genshin Impact 5.8 will include Mare Jivari as a special domain, with new content.
What is Mare Jivari and why is her arrival exciting Genshin Impact players?
Mare Jivari is an area shrouded in mystery in the Genshin Impact universe. Mare Jivari has captured players' attention since its appearance in early quests, such as Venti's. Since then, curiosity surrounding the region has only grown. According to Genshin Impact lore, a millennia-old catastrophe turned the area into a desert 500 years ago, when Sanhaj summoned a miniature Night Realm. The arrival of Mare Jivari in version 5.8 will mark the first time players will be able to explore it directly, albeit in a limited way.
Mare Jivari is expected to appear as a special domain in Genshin Impact 5.8
According to the latest leaks, HoYoverse is expected to introduce Mare Jivari in Genshin Impact 5.8 as a temporary domain, rather than a full region on the map. This way, players will be able to explore some of the local environment and lore, much like in previous seasonal areas of the game.
Leaks indicate summer event in Natlan with exclusive map
In addition to Mare Jivari, Genshin Impact 5.8 may also include a new summer map located in the Natlan region. The content would be part of a temporary themed event, featuring new exploration mechanics. There are still few details about how these mechanics will work, but leakers suggest that the map will feature unique interactions with the environment, expanding players' seasonal experience.
Bakunawa: The New Exclusive Boss of Genshin Impact 5.8?
Another highlight of the leaks is Bakunawa, a legendary creature expected to be introduced in Genshin Impact 5.8 as an event boss. The fight will apparently take place within the Mare Jivari domain and will involve special mechanics. Furthermore, players speculate that Bakunawa is the same being mentioned by Albedo during the Paralogism Archon Quest. Explorers have also reported, in ancient records, seeing a gigantic, shadowy creature roaming the region.
Exclusive tutorials and new combat mechanics against Bakunawa
According to leaked information, the fight against Bakunawa will be accompanied by interactive tutorials, indicating a unique mechanic. This format has already been used in encounters with complex bosses in previous versions of Genshin Impact, such as Apep and Scaramouche. The focus on unique combat and specific narratives reinforces the immersive approach that HoYoverse has adopted in recent updates.
When is HoYoverse expected to confirm Genshin Impact 5.8 leaks?
To date, HoYoverse has not confirmed any of the listed content. The official announcement of Genshin Impact's 5.8 update is expected to take place in the coming weeks, during a special preview stream. Even without confirmation, the recurrence and detail of the leaks increase the credibility of the information released by the datamining community.
