Genshin Impact unveils new and long-anticipated Nod-Krai characters as excitement builds for version 6.0

Genshin Impact has revealed its Nod-Krai character roster for version 6.0, including Durin, Varka, and Alice.

Hoyoverse has revealed the full character roster for the upcoming Nod-Krai region in Genshin Impact, set to arrive with version 6.0. This region, part of Snezhnaya, will introduce new characters while expanding on the game’s established lore.

The newly announced characters include Nicole Reeyn, a mute prophetess of the Hexenzirkel; Aino, caretaker to Ineffa; Varka, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius; Jahoda, seen with Durin; and Durin himself in human form teased in version 5.6.

Nicole Reeyn of the Hexenzirkel, codename "N"
"You wish to hear a story of the moon? That tale begins long, long ago..."

Aino
"Mister, Nefer's starting her story already."

Varka
"You're right. I came here for the moon."#GenshinImpact #NicoleReeyn #Aino #Varka pic.twitter.com/flYxnwkvQQ

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) July 22, 2025

#GenshinImpact #Jahoda #Durin #Sandrone

Jahoda
"The moon's a long way off. We might go hungry, but at least we have plenty of time."

Durin
"The story about the moon... Mother must have told you too, right?"

Sandrone, Fatui Harbinger. Codename: "Marionette"
"The Frostmoon… pic.twitter.com/S7e6C6pS5G

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) July 22, 2025

Other additions include Sandrone, Lauma, Nefer, Keryll Chudomirovic Flins, Columbina, and Alice, who is the founder of the Hexenzirkel and mother of Klee.

#GenshinImpact #Lauma #Nefer #Flins

Lauma
"O pale white Frostmoon, I, your loyal emissary and scion of Hyperborea, beseech you to cast down your gaze from the celestial dome above."

Nefer
"You didn't come here for the story, did you?"

Kyryll Chudomirovich Flins
"I'm afraid you… pic.twitter.com/vYSJ6rKZ5n

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) July 22, 2025

"Moon Maiden" Columbina
"In the water, the future mirrors the past. The veil of lies is slipping..."

Alice of the Hexenzirkel, codename "A"
"Here at last! And things look even messier than last time."#GenshinImpact #Columbina #Alice pic.twitter.com/mIfWXYQbqa

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) July 22, 2025

The trailer also featured Wanderer and Albedo, characters who have remained favourites within the community.

Fans on X have expressed enthusiasm, with one user stating, “Seeing Durin, Varka and Alice in the trailer is everything we wanted.”

Another fan commented, “Wanderer and Albedo in Nod-Krai? Hoyoverse knows how to keep us hooked.”

On YouTube, viewers noted the scale of the reveal, with one comment reading, “Eleven new characters and some of the most awaited faces, Nod-Krai will be a big chapter.”

Genshin Impact’s Nod-Krai update is anticipated to continue the title’s momentum, offering players new stories and characters while expanding the world of Teyvat.