Summary
New leaks fromGenshin Impactare hinting at the next weekly boss set to be added to the game with the Version 5.6 update, featuring a multi-stage fight.Genshin Impact’s recent Weekly Bosses have introduced a variety of unique mechanics and gameplay to the game, with each featuring their own gimmick. Fontaine’s “All-Devouring Narwhal” features constantly shifting gameplay between the colossal narwhal and an imposing knight enemy, whileNatlan’s “Lord of Eroded Primal Fire"provides an advantage for using Natlan characters' Nightsoul effects. Now, leaks are teasing the next boss coming to the RPG.
Genshin Impact’s Weekly Bosses serve as a vital resource for players looking to raise their in-game characters to their highest level.Genshin Impactplayers can only increase a character’s Talents past Level 6 by using materials obtained from Weekly Bosses, with later characters typically requiring players to clear newer bosses. Players also have a limited number of opportunities to farm each boss, with Weekly Boss rewards only available three times a week and only once from each boss.Genshin Impactis now reportedly gearing up to introduce a new Weekly Boss to the game.
Genshin Impact Leak Hints at New Weekly Boss
A recent leak shared by prominent HoYoverse leaker HomDGCat is teasing the nextWeekly Boss coming to Genshin Impact. The boss, named “Game Before the Gate,” will feature a multi-stage fight that begins with players fighting a “King Piece” enemy followed by a “Queen Piece” enemy. The second phase will task players with fighting the “Ascended King” and “Sublimated Queen,” requiring players to defeat both in short succession to prevent one from reviving. The leak also hints at Game Before the Gate’s Ultimate, with players needing to fill a Progress bar byusing Cryo attacksand Freeze reactions to avoid having a character instantly slain.
Game Before the Gate
Genshin Impact’s newest Weekly Boss will look to provide a unique boost to Cryo characters after fans have lodged complaints about the Element in recent updates. Many fans have suggested that the introduction of Dendro has greatly weakened Cryo characters, being one of the only Elements that cannot interact with Dendro. Recent leaks have even implied that HoYoverse is considering further buffs to Cryo, with aCryo-Dendro Elemental Reactionpotentially in the works.
Version 5.6 looks to have a plethora of new content on the table forGenshin Impactfans, alongside the rumored Cryo-Dendro Reaction and boss. HoYoverse has yet to officially introduce any of Version 5.6’s featured characters, though leaks have heavily suggested that both Escoffier andIfa could join the gameas new units. Rumors have also hinted that HoYoverse could potentially return to Mondstadt within Version 5.6, potentially seeing the new Weekly Boss and teasing the upcoming introduction of Nod-Krai.Genshin Impact’s next update could potentially have major implications for the game’s next major story arc.
