Summary
A recent datamine from theGenshin Impactbeta reveals that Version 5.5 could be adding an important dragon character from the lore. Natlan is the latest region of Teyvat that opened its doors to the Traveler inGenshin Impact, and while Version 5.1 upped the stakes considerably by pushing the war with the Abyss to the forefront, the draconic forebears of the land were largely relegated to the World Quest series. This is likely to change in Version 5.3.
While the exact details are still kept under wraps, the upcomingTrounce Domain inGenshin Impactwill pit players against the reanimated corpse of Xiuhcoatl, once the Pyro Sovereign of Natlan and now a corroded puppet of the Abyss. It should be noted that Xiuhcoatl was slain by Xbalanque at the Great Volcano of Tollan, where his remains still lie to this day. With Version 5.3 not releasing any new zone in Natlan, there is a high likelihood that the Collective of Plenty and the Great Volcano are intended to debut in Version 5.5 instead.
According to HomDGCat, scattered among the files of Version 5.3 is a new NPC ID bearing a rather ominous name: Big Dragon. What makes this particularly interesting is that the NPC is listed for Version 5.5, which isn’t expected to arrive until June 30, 2025. Assuming Version 5.5 launches with a newNatlan map expansion inGenshin Impact, there is a chance that the Big Dragon is in some ways related to that confrontation between Xiuhcoatl and Xbalanque. Alternatively, it could also be tied to the Little One, the tepetlisaur whelp that players adopt upon entering Natlan.
Genshin Impact Could Be Adding an Important Dragon Character in Version 5.5
While the Big Dragon could be referring to Xiuhcoatl or even an entirely new character with ties to the Great Volcano of Tollan, there is another possibility to consider. Version 5.2 was originally rumored to have a Flagship Event set on Dragonspine, with a focus on Albedo andWanderer inGenshin Impact. Assuming this event was shelved, rather than outright scrapped, it’s possible the Big Dragon refers to a resurrected Durin, whose return was heavily foreshadowed in Version 4.8.
Given the popularity ofNeuvillette inGenshin Impact, it’s clear that players want more content tied to dragons and their Sovereigns. Though it remains to be seen who the Big Dragon is referring to, the developers have at least shown a willingness to explore this particular part of the lore. Version 5.3 is expected to launch on July 28, 2025, and will introduce Citlali, Mavuika, and Lan Yan as playable characters. However, it may be some time until the Big Dragon’s identity is confirmed.
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Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
