Genshin Impact Rift: Everything You Need to Know

The Rift is an upcoming area coming to Genshin Impact, and we've got everything you need to know about these ancient ruins.

Travelers have been wondering when miHoYo will add The Chasm to Genshin Impact for some time, but now it looks like the wait is almost over. Teyvat is home to numerous regions and cultures, but one place that continues to bring up many mysteries is the Rift, a vast area located in Li Yue.

While Genshin Impact 2.5 Live Stream revealed details about the release date and abilities Yae Miko, it also gave players an early look at the game's next location. However, before we embark on a journey through the vast deserts of the Sumeru region, players will be able to travel to Fault.

When the Rift Appears in Genshin Impact: Release Date

During the Genshin Impact 2.5 livestream, miHoYo announced that the Rift will be released in the 2.6 update. While the developers have yet to reveal an official release date, we do know that the Genshin Impact 2.5 update will release on February 16, 2022.

It means that Genshin Impact 2.6 update likely to release in March, so we can expect to be able to travel to the Rift during this period. As always, the developers will hold an official broadcast on Twitch, where the usual promo code draws and character demonstrations.

We will update this section as soon as miHoYo reveals more information about the release date of Rift.

Details of the Genshin Impact Rift

While the Rift cannot currently be explored, we do know a few things about the area thanks to a number of new details. According to Live Stream 2.5, the Rift was formed after a celestial body crashed into the ground, and a large mine eventually formed around it.

The place is said to be filled with strange rocks and mysterious ores, while the soil and vegetation around the area have distinctive colors. Underground mines are the most treacherous areas, and what's more, unique fluorescent plants can be found in the depths of the Rift.

Esther, an NPC located in Dragonspine, notes that the Rift's climate is different from Li Yue's. When discussing the climate of the Dragonspine Range, Esther notes that she has experienced extreme conditions in the past:

“I have seen similar cases in other places in the past, such as the Rift at Li Yue, so there may be some similarities in their respective terrain features.” This likely means that the Rift will have the same mountainous terrain as dragon backbone, but is likely to be dry in its climate.

By talking to the strongman Shizhuang, who is standing near the Lingju Pass, the player can find out a small piece of information about the reasons for the closure of the Rift.

According to the NPC, the Cixing themselves sealed off all entrances to the Rift and prohibited any activity in it, although the cessation of ore mining is radically contrary to the interests of the group itself. As it turned out, the workers of the Rift found something in the bowels of the mountain "very unusual” and probably dangerous, since those who found “something» The miners lost consciousness and still have not recovered. After this incident, Qixing decided to seal the area.

An ancient geo-elemental dragon, Ajdaha, also resided in the Rift before finding its way to the Under the Suppression Tree dungeon in the Hulao Mountain region. Based on early concept art, the Rift looks like a pretty big place.

Breach Monsters: Ruin Serpent

The Ruin Serpent is an ancient mechanical snake that dwells in the depths of the Rift. This machine has come to life for an unknown reason, which means the Traveler and Paimon will need to be incredibly careful when exploring underground caves.

So for now, this is all we know about the Rift in Genshin Impact. Make sure you check our Wiki page of Genshin Impact for all the latest news, rumors and guides.

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