Summary
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Genshin Impact leak hints at the location of Nasha Town and Nod-Krai in version 6.0.
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Snezhnaya is likely to integrate an autonomous province, Nod-Krai, as a critical trade hub.
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This likely means HoYoverse is splitting Snezhnaya into regions due to size, with plans for expansion in future updates.
A recent one Genshin Impact leaks from the beta servers potentially pinpoint the location of Nasha Town and Nod-Krai, with both expected to debut in version 6.0. While Natlan is still on his way in Genshin Impactrecent betas have slowly started adding placeholders for Snezhnaya, the long-awaited Nation of Cryo, and Tsaritsa's icy kingdom. Unlike previous regions of Teyvat, Snezhnaya is expected to eclipse even Sumeru and Liyue in size, stretching from Natlan in the west and surrounding all of Fontaine in the north.
While previous leaks pointed towards Nod-Krai being its own separate region i Genshin Impact Version 6.0, recent data mining efforts almost confirm its exact location. As an autonomous province of Snezhnaya, Nod-Krai connects the Cryo Nation to the rest of Teyvat by serving as a trade hub. According to Liben, Nod-Krai is the southernmost part of Snezhnaya, and it is likely that the traveler and Paimon enter the province via Fontaine or Natlan.
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According to Leakflow and Extra, and the images shared by The_Strifemaster, the latest beta for version 5.4 has added a placeholder land mass directly below Fontaine's western waterfall. Notably, this landmass appears to connect to Mont Esus, long rumored to be a potential Fontaine map expansion in Genshin Impact. While that doesn't mean Mont Esus will be released before or during version 6.0, all roads seem to lead to Nasha Town and Nod-Krai.
Genshin Impact: What is Nod-Krai?
Nod-Krai is both a region and a city located on the southern border of Snezhnaya. While some semblance of order is maintained by the Voynich Guild, Nod-Krai has earned its reputation as a lawless province. A stronghold of Fatui operates from Nod-Krai, led by Dottore, one of the most popular Fatui Harbingers in Genshin Impact. Nasha Town is a notable settlement located in the province, and the people of Nod-Krai are said to have a power that predates the seven elements of Teyvat.
While splitting Snezhnaya in two may end up being a controversial decision, Snezhnaya is likely too large a region to complete in one year, both from a narrative and development standpoint. With version 5.3 ending the Archon Quest in Natlan, players can expect subsequent patches to slowly set the stage for Snezhnaya in Genshin Impact. While Capitano's fate remains uncertain, Natlan is set to debut Skirk as a playable character, who himself has ties to one of Khaenri'ah's five sinners. Assuming no delays, version 6.0 is expected to launch on September 10, 2025.