Key points
- According to a leak, Snezhnaya in Genshin Impact is located in the northwestern corner of Teyvat, bordering Natlan and Fontaine.
- New information reveals that Snezhnaya extends towards Mont Esus in Fontaine, potentially accessible via Hydro Nation.
- Snezhnaya is scheduled to open in August 2025, giving players time to enjoy Natlan as version 5.3 prepares to conclude its main story.
A reliable source in Genshin Impact The community finally locates the location of Snezhnaya, the long-awaited kingdom of the Tsarina. While Genshin Impact starting with only Mondstadt and Liyue, it has since grown to encompass most of Teyvat's supposed territory. Inazuma brought the Traveler to the easternmost point of the continent, while Natlan reinforced the western edges of Teyvat.
Although the main attraction of Genshin Impact continues to be its colorful cast of characters, there's no denying that HoYoverse has built an impressive open world over the years. Snezhnaya was always intended to be the latest region added to the world map, but players still know very little about the Cryo Nation, despite years of development. It is the home of the Fatui, one of the main antagonists of Genshin Impactis the general story and appears to be located north of Fontaine.

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Thanks to Uncle Teyvat, probably the most reliable leaker when it comes to revealing map information, Genshin Impact players finally have an answer as to where Snezhnaya is. To the surprise of many, the information provided by Uncle Teyvat reveals that Snezhnaya Genshin Impact it borders directly on Natlan and extends across the northwestern corner of the map towards Mount Esus in Fontaine. Amusingly, this lines up perfectly with one of 's oldest leaks Genshin Impact – the placeholder map of the closed beta testing of the game.
Where is Snezhnaya located in Genshin Impact?
The latest satellite image of Teyvat includes an unfinished landmass across the northern Natlan Sea that directly borders Mount Esus at Fontaine. Considering the information provided by Uncle Teyvat, one can safely assume that the landmass is intended to be a placeholder for Snezhnaya itself. While the shape isn't set in stone (as seen in previous regions), it gives a good idea of what players can expect Snezhnaya to look like. Given its proximity to Fontaine in Genshin Impactit is possible for players to enter Snezhnaya through the Hydro Nation. However, this is still a matter of speculation.
Known information locates Snezhnaya in the northwestern corner of Teyvat, bordering Natlan to the south and Fontaine to the east. Thanks to Liben's event in version 5.1, Genshin Impact players also know that Nod-Krai is a city in Snezhnaya located near the southern borders and could potentially be where the Traveler's adventure in the Cryo Nation begins. Snezhnaya is expected to open its doors in August 2025, meaning players will still have plenty of time to enjoy Natlan's picturesque views, as Genshin Impact and version 5.3 prepare a thrilling conclusion to the main story of the region.