As a seasoned Traveler who has walked the lands of Mondstadt to the courts of Fontaine, the whispers of Natlan's true scale have finally reached my ears. I remember the initial awe of stepping into the Pyro Nation in Version 5.0, feeling the heat of a world both familiar and utterly new. But what I experienced then, I now realize, was merely the prologue. According to some of the most reliable whispers in Teyvat—the kind that proved true in Fontaine—this land of tribes and Saurians is poised for a breathtaking transformation, growing through expansions that will reshape the very horizon I once surveyed. The journey ahead feels less like unlocking a new area on a map and more like watching a dormant continent slowly awaken from a deep slumber, its bones cracking and shifting to reveal a form vaster than I dared imagine.

My first glimpse into this future came from a source whose name has become legend among explorers: Uncle Teyvat. He shared a vision, an overlay of what's to come. The grand arena, where I first tested my mettle, will soon be flanked by new lands. To the southwest, a colossal volcano looms, set to erupt onto the map in Version 5.1. Its presence promises to stretch the landscape like a smith hammering molten iron into a new, sprawling shape. To the northwest, waiting in Version 5.2, lie the silent, echoing ruins of old Natlan. These expansions aren't just additions; they are revelations of the nation's soul, promising to make Natlan's total footprint rival the sprawling, jungle-choked expanse of Sumeru itself.

The key to navigating this grand scale? The Saurians. These magnificent creatures are more than mounts; they are partners in exploration. With them, covering the vast distances between the volcano's peak and the ancient ruins will feel effortless. Traversing this land will be as fluid as a dancer moving across a stage, where every leap and bound is an intrinsic part of the performance, not just a means to an end.

My journey through the tribes has been a tapestry of cultures. So far, I've walked with the Dendro, Geo, and Hydro tribes, learning their ways in Version 5.0. But the heart of the nation still calls.

The Tribal Roadmap:

  • Version 5.1: The call of the mountains will be answered as I meet the fiery Pyro tribe and the free-spirited Anemo tribe, who make their homes on the towering peaks surrounding the new volcano.

  • Version 5.2: Deep within the ancient ruins, the secrets of the Electro tribe await. They are said to hold the knowledge of the final, most powerful Saurian form, a gift they will impart to a worthy Traveler.

It's fascinating that a character's elemental affinity rarely matches their tribe's theme—a reminder that in Natlan, identity is as complex and layered as the land itself.

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The current vista of Natlan, soon to be transformed by new horizons.

As for what lies beyond, the map seems to blur at the edges of speculation. The final expansion, whether in Version 5.5 or 5.7, holds the most mystery. Many eyes turn westward, toward the legendary Mare Jivari. This ashen wasteland, technically a part of Natlan, sits on the far western edge of Teyvat. Venturing there would be like stepping onto the surface of a dying star—a place of profound desolation and power, a perfect final trial for the Pyro Nation's saga. However, the winds of Teyvat carry another possibility. With the icy realm of Snezhnaya confirmed for Version 6.0, the long-rumored expansion of Mondstadt might finally materialize as a bridge. Dornman Port could be our destination in Version 5.5, serving as a crucial staging ground before the final plunge into the Cryo Nation's snows. This potential detour makes the roadmap to Natlan's completion as unpredictable as a Saurian's path through a mountain pass.

Reflecting on it all, the experience of uncovering Natlan feels like assembling a grand, fiery mosaic. Each update is a handful of glowing tiles—a new tribe, a new landscape, a new Saurian bond. Right now, I can only see a portion of the final image, but the outlines hint at a masterpiece of exploration. From the molten heart of the new volcano to the silent wisdom of the old ruins, and potentially to the ash-choked mystery of the Mare Jivari, my journey is far from over. The map of Teyvat is still writing its final chapters, and in Natlan, I am not just reading them—I am living them, one fiery, exhilarating step at a time.