Genshin Impact Version 5.8: Sunspray Summer Resort Brings Tropical Adventures and a Mysterious New Character

Genshin Impact continues to spoil its players with a major update in Version 5.8, officially revealed during the Special Program livestream on July 18, 2025. Titled Sunspray Summer Resort, this patch introduces a wealth of exciting content, including a summer-themed event, a mysterious new character, and significant quality-of-life improvements.

🌴 Summer Event: Sunspray Summer Resort

A brand-new tropical area called Easybreeze Holiday Resort becomes the main hub for this summer's adventures. Players can explore lush environments, open treasure chests, collect special items, and enjoy various mini-games scattered across the region.

Event Highlights & Rewards:

• Free skin for Bennett

• New skin for Yelan, obtainable through the "Tracing Vanishing Trails" event

🌕 A New Chapter Begins in Nod-Krai

A fresh story quest titled "Song of the Welkin Moon" introduces players to the mysterious new region Nod-Krai. This quest sets the stage for future adventures and conflicts in the area. A key figure in this storyline is Ineffa, who appears in both the quest and the trailer alongside glimpses of other upcoming characters from Nod-Krai.

⚡ New Playable Character: Ineffa

The spotlight of Version 5.8 shines on Ineffa, an Electro polearm user from Nod-Krai with a mysterious desire to return home. Her combat abilities provide Elemental Mastery buffs and trigger unique elemental reactions themed around moons and mechanical constructs.

🎯 Character Banners

• Phase 1: Ineffa and Citlali

• Phase 2: Chasca and Mualani

🗡️ New Exclusive Weapons

Two new weapons make their debut in this patch:

• Fractured Halo – 5★ polearm signature weapon for Ineffa

• Flame-Forged Insight – 4★ claymore available through the Sunspray event

⚙️ Feature Enhancements & QoL Updates

Version 5.8 includes several improvements for a better gameplay experience:

• Talent tutorials now accessible directly from the character screen

• Time-skip for quests can be used via the main menu

• Local material tracker automatically activates when viewing a character’s profile

🎁 Redemption Codes (from Special Program)

Don’t forget to claim your Primogems and goodies using these codes:

• TranquilBanquet

• Ineffa0730Birgitta

• Summer0730Asha

Redeem in-game or through the official Genshin Impact website.

❓ Who Was the Mysterious Character Teased?

At the end of the Special Program, a silhouette of a mysterious character was briefly shown—sparking intense speculation. This unknown figure likely teases future content and characters from Nod-Krai in upcoming updates.