Here we all sat, thinking we had the Wild Hunt thing sorted out. Non… We knew better. Things are never that easy for the traveler.

This morning, HoYoverse hosted the latest Genshin Impact special, offering players of the free-to-play open-world ARPG a look at what’s to come in version Luna V: “Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind.” As you can see from the title, it’s back to Mondstadt. I don’t think any of us are too surprised by this. Varka was in the process of sending troops home and taking care of things in Nod-Krai. So now it’s finally time for him to go home – and most likely mess up everything that Jean has kept in order.

Unfortunately, someone (and something) is also traveling from Nod-Krai. It’s time for a visit from the Wild Hunt, who appear to be in Mondstadt for the Great Wolf King of the North. Varka, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and, as a Knight of Boreas, has a special connection to the wolf, is eager to get things under control. Although it won’t be easy when the bloodstained knight shows up.

With the new update, the traveler will spend a lot of time with some of his oldest friends. The good news is that they’re not just coming together to deal with the Wild Hunt – although that’s a big part of it. Players can also spend some more relaxing time with them as the Knights have put together a special event designed to bring back memories of the time when the Traveler first arrived in the city.

The Echoes of Memory update recreates some familiar sights, with a twist. It’s up to the traveler to figure out what’s wrong. (Are you telling me the Statue of the Seven in Mondstadt wasn’t always Klee?) Players also have the ability to make drinks for friends. You have to listen to different characters and find out which drink is best for them. By completing these activities, players will receive a special item, the Phantasmal Gift: Star Omen weapon appearance, which can be used to change the appearance of Catalyst weapons.

As far as upcoming wish banners and new characters are concerned, Varka is there. The knight wielding two claymores is an Animo character. Cependant, since he may use two weapons, he is actually capable of using more than one element at a time. Animo is constant, while the other element is determined by the people in his group. And like every other character who has had personal dealings with Alice and the coven (basically anyone who he believes is under her personal care), he too has a special sorcery buff waiting for him once he has done his homework. He will also have his own story quest.

The other character on the banner, Flins, gets a reprise. It makes sense since the two really hit it off during the Nod Krai exploits. He also appears in the trailer for the new update, which seems to mean he’s come to help. Speaking of helping people: Vice-captain Lohen also appears in the trailer. Although his banner was not announced. Plutôt, the second banner of the update will be a repeat of Skirk and Escoffier.

The Version Luna V update arrives on February 25th (or late February 24th for those of us in America). As always, the special program included some redemption codes. These are: Homeward, Varka arrivesAnd Visit Wonderland.