After five years, Genshin completes ‘The Seven’ as Snezhnaya and Tsaritsa arrive

MANILA, Philippines — After more than five years of waiting, Genshin Impact players are finally heading to Snezhnaya as HoYoverse prepares to release the long-awaited Cryo nation and introduce the Tsaritsa, one of the game’s most mysterious characters.

Snezhnaya, the homeland of the Fatui and the domain of the Cryo Archon, is set to launch with Version 7.0 on August 12, 2026, marking a major turning point in the game’s ongoing story.

The Tsaritsa, also known as Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya, serves as the ruler of Snezhnaya and the Cryo Archon of The Seven, making her arrival the final introduction of the seven Archons in Teyvat.

The region has been teased since Genshin Impact’s release in 2020, with Tsaritsa remaining one of the most anticipated figures in the game’s lore because of her connection to the Fatui and their pursuit of the seven Gnoses.

The arrival of Snezhnaya brings players closer to the story behind the Cryo Archon, whose plans and motives have remained a central mystery throughout the Traveler’s journey across the different nations of Teyvat.

Fans have followed years of hints about the frozen nation and its powerful faction, making its release one of the biggest moments in Genshin Impact’s five-year history.

With the Tsaritsa finally stepping into the spotlight, players are set to enter a new chapter of the game’s narrative and uncover the secrets behind the last unexplored nation of Teyvat.