Summary
Thanks to some good old-fashioned triangulation,Genshin Impactplayers may have pinpointed the exact location of Natlan relative to the other regions of Teyvat. Though Version 4.7 is packed with content, the indisputable highlight of the recentGenshin Impactlivestream ended up being the first official look into Natlan and its mounts. Compared to other regions of Teyvat, not much is known about Natlan, and the developers kept it a closely-guarded secret for years. Whereas NPCs had frequently teased Fontaine and Sumeru, the first true description of Natlan and its state of affairs came from Neuvillette at the end of Fontaine’s Archon Quests.
Based on the new teaser, Natlan is a vibrant region featuring badlands, mesas, and savannas. The main exploration mechanic will be mounts, which will allow players to traverse its steep cliffs, rivers, and even lava. Thoughdraconic mounts inGenshin Impactwere rumored for quite a while, the official video showcases different types of saurians that will help the Traveler on their journey in Natlan. However, the video also left an obvious clue as to where Natlan may be located on the world map.
Natlan Is Located to the West of Sumeru in Genshin Impact
According to ISRUKRENG on theGenshin ImpactLeaks subreddit, the exact location of Natlan is to the west of the Great Red Sand, and will likely be entered through the Girdle of the Sands, which was introduced as amap expansion in Version 3.6 ofGenshin Impact. The landmark that allowed players to triangulate Natlan’s location ended up being the Realm of Farakhert and its distinct mountainside. A recent rumor claimed that the size of Natlan in Version 5.0 equaled the size of Sumeru in Version 3.1. Given how ambitious that sounds on paper, being able to navigate such a vast distance on dragonback makes sense.
The public reception to Natlan has mostly been positive, with players praising the colorful mesas and musical score shown in the teaser. However, based on the description of it being a wartorn place, it also ended up being not quite what they expected. That being said, rumors concerningNatlan lore inGenshin Impactimply that HoYoverse aims to show a very versatile environment, featuring different tribes and cultures. Furthermore, the Mare Jivari is meant to be a volcanic wasteland found on the western edges of Natlan, but given that players start off in the southeast of the region, it may end up being a map expansion for Version 5.6.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen what Version 5.0 will offer in its entirety toGenshin Impactplayers.Version 4.7 will add three new characters, the Imaginarium Theater, and the next chapter of Dainsleif’s story. Version 4.8 will feature a temporary Summer Event zone based around the Hexenzirkel. Though it may be some time until August 2024, when Version 5.0 is expected to launch, the road to Natlan will be paved with plenty of content to keepGenshin Impactplayers busy.
