Genshin Impact Luna 5 takes the squad back to Mondstadt, finally makes Varka playable

Genshin Impact's Luna 5 arc returning to Mondstadt is a homecoming that long-term players have been wanting for years. Mondstadt was the starting region, and the characters and storylines established there have been waiting for proper resolution while HoYoverse expanded into newer areas. Taking the squad back to familiar ground with new context is exactly the kind of narrative payoff that rewards sustained player investment. For newer players, Luna 5 presents an interesting challenge: the emotional weight of returning to Mondstadt lands differently if you were not there for the original story beats. HoYoverse's solution to this — balancing nostalgia for veterans with accessibility for newcomers — will determine how broadly the arc lands. If you have ever wanted to experience Genshin at a high story beat, this is an arc worth catching up for. The Mondstadt cast remains some of the most beloved characters in the game for good reason, and Luna 5 finally gives them the spotlight they deserve.