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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Everything We Know About Elysium in Genshin Impact
Image via: HoYoverse Genshin Impact has made its fame on secrets, clues, and speculation and HoYoverse is aware. The new fuel to the fire of the community's long-standing and hopeful theory came from a most unexpected place, Yae Miko's birthday on June 27th, 2025. On the surface, this post seemed pretty normal, that was until one word, Elysium triggered every lore masters' sense. Considering Yae Miko's previous role in foreshadowing big story arcs, this wasn't merely poetic flourish. Is this the first actual hint leading to the mysterious territory of Nod-Krai? A Word Heavy with Significance 'Elysium' isn't an arbitrary selection. In myth, it is sometimes called a paradise—a final home for heroes. In HoYoverse's narrative cosmos, the word means something much more. Titles such as Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail have employed 'Elysium' to connote utopias woven with trickery or calamity. So when Genshin Impact adopts this term, it's probably not just for show. Or perhaps it's a sly allusion to the mood and mysteries of what's ahead, on deck next. Yae Miko's History of Hints Yae Miko's inscrutable casual birthday messages have turned out to be anything but trivial. Prior to Sumeru's release, she teasers about her involvement with a manuscript detailing a time loop—what would later become the region's primary narrative mechanism, the samsara. With her finally acknowledging Elysium, fans are lamenting the flourish not as an ending, but as a breadcrumb along HoYoverse's long narrative path. Nod-Krai and the Pattern of Deception If Elysium is an indication, players can expect to visit Nod-Krai to experience much more than just a beautiful new setting. Instead, we could be walking into a surreal utopia veiling a more sinister reality as an artificial Eden, or one constructed on erased martyrdom. In English, 'Elysium' suggests reward and seclusion, paradise and separation. HoYoverse has never had much patience for objectivity, the divine perfected at the human expense. By calling forth 'Elysium,' they're probably getting us ready for another land of hu-mongous contradictions where the utopia is an illusion and paradise costs a fortune. 5 NEW FEATURES IN GENSHIN IMPACT 5.7 UPDATE (CONDENSED LIVESTREAM) One word in Yae Miko's text might not validate all we've ever hoped for, but it sure does go a long way. To HoYoverse's credit, they're laying the foundation for Nod-Krai, and players should be attuned to these story murmurs. Elysium might be the most mainstream culture's first echo of a region built on dreams and cursed by the reality lying below them. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seagate & Genshin Impact Team Up for a Stunning Limited Edition External SSD
Seagate is electrifying the storage game with its limited-edition Genshin Impact SSD, designed around the fan-favorite character Cyno. In collaboration with Genshin Impact, Seagate is launching a limited-time SSD with a design based on Cyno, the 5-star Electro character. The Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition SSD features Cyno summoning art, sleek LED lighting, 1TB storage, and ultra-fast transfer speed. Focusing on the specs, it features 1 TB of storage, PCIe Gen4 for ultra-fast transfer speeds and a USB 3.2 Type-C interface for smooth transfers and backups. The 1 TB of storage could benefit many users, allowing them to store large games like Genshin Impact, video and photo editing files, documents and more. The Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition External SSD is compatible with Windows, macOS, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 and 5. With a compact and lightweight design, the SSD is easy to carry while travelling yet versatile enough for pro gamers, productive users or a mix of both. If you run into issues with the drive, it comes with a three-year limited warranty and three years of Rescue Data Recovery Service from day one. For anyone that has not tried Genshin Impact, it is an open-world RPG set in the world of Teyvat. As a traveller, you embark on a mission to find your lost sibling while meeting many companions, from Mondstadt to the latest nation, Natlan. Inspired by real-world locations, each nation incorporates distinct cultural influences and unique characteristics to stand out. For example, Mondstadt is based on Germany, Liyue on China and Inazuma on Japan, with more regions reflecting different inspirations. The highlighted character on the SSD is Cyno, a five-star Electro character from Sumeru and the General Mahamatra. Wielding a polearm and an Electro vision, Cyno strikes fear into his enemies and calls upon a wolf during his Elemental Burst, Sacred Rite: Wolf's Swiftness. The Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition External SSD will be available for $139.99, exclusively on the Seagate website.
