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5 Things We Know About the Hydro Nation Fontaine in Genshin Impact

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Fontaine is the nation of Hydro in massively popular CRPG Genshin Impact. Players will soon be able to explore this region. But there is already a ton of information that can be gleaned from the game itself and other sources. If the recently released Sumeru nation is anything to go by, then Fontaine will surely be a sizable update to the map in Genshin Impact. With that being said, here are 5 Things We Know About the Hydro Nation Fonataine in Genshin Impact.

5. It Has a Steam Punk Theme

The core theme of Fontaine appears to be very steampunk inspired. This can be noted throughout various Genshin Impact characters' dialogues. Many fans have theorized that what we see of Szneszniya is similar to what we will see within the nation of Fontaine. We see various characters from Fontaine throughout Liyue and given their attire. It appears to be steampunk inspired. Accordingly, there can be seen as a heavy industry theme and very steampunk-looking clothing worn by multiple characters in the trailer.

It also would make sense that they would pull from these influences. Given the nation is based on French architecture and culture. Firstly, this is an excellent fit for the country as it will fit in well with the other nations represented in Genshin Impact. Additionally, this gives players a bit of an idea about what to expect surrounding the country. Also, through lore, the nation appears to be based heavily on technological advancements. In short, the nation of Fontaine seems to be steampunk in nature, and we can't wait to see how it turns out.

4. They Are InventorsSumeru Characters

The nation of Fontaine has many industrial elements to it. However, within these industries, there are a ton of inventors for each industry. This can be seen through the use of the Kamera. A device that originates in Fontaine, leading most to suspect that the nation is full of inventors. This isn't the only thing that alludes to this either, as the Snezniya trailer also heavily features inventions and industry side by side.

It should also be noted that rock n' roll originated in Fontaine, which also alludes to the nation's technical prowess. According to in-game legal expert Yanfei, even the nation's legal system is highly complex. The fact these people are very technically skilled can also be seen in the fact that they helped develop the Mikage Furnance for the nation of Inuzuma. Also, according to one of the game's NPCs, the air in Fontaine is toxic from all the industry around. It can be clearly seen that this is a nation full of invention and industry.

3. Focalors is The God of JudgmentSumeru Characters

Focalors is the God of Judgment in Genshin Impact and is seen as the archon who rules over Fontaine. It should be noted, however, that the current Hydro Archon is not one of the archons present in the Archon War. So it should be interesting to see her origin and more about her in general. They also sent Lochfolk to various different nations in order to spy on them. This shows that the Hydro Archon is a very forward-thinking and action-based character. One thing that is really interesting about her character is the fact that they differ in opinion from the other gods but choose not to challenge them.

Being the God of Judgement, Focalors is able to oversee various trials. While not directly taking party, they are able to influence the decision that is made. It would seem that there is a heavy theme of judgment in her character. Also, it appears that this will be a topic that is covered heavily within the nation of Fontaine. It will definitely be interesting to see just how the Hydro Archon rules her nation, as well as her ideologies and backstory in all of this.

2. Lyney and Lennete are a Single Character

It would appear that theorized upcoming characters, Lyney and Lennete, are a single entity and not separate people. One of the things that makes this news especially interesting is the fact that, potentially, the two characters appear to share an Elemental Burst as well. This means that much of their moveset would appear to be shared between the two. This is sure to be an interesting gameplay mechanic if this is to be believed. These characters have already gained an impressive amount of fan art and hype around them prior to release.

With Fontaine set to release later this year. Since Sumeru was released earlier this year, we could be seeing the answers to many of our questions quite soon. Much of the artwork of these two characters together. This is intriguing because it always makes it a point to have them together, which is strange for promotional artwork. All in all, it is definitely going to be fun to see just what Genshin Impact comes up with regarding these characters and what we will see from them in the near future.

1. The Nation is Declining

Seen through many different aspects of the game's lore. It would appear that the nation of Fontaine while being technologically advanced. However, it is still on the decline compared to its heyday. This can be seen through various characters' dialogue reflecting this fact. One of the things that had the nation booming for a time was a special energy source exclusive to the nation. However, for whatever reason, this method appears to have fallen out of use, depleting the nation's resources.

This isn't the only way that the nation is declining either, as many of its residents are scared of some reckoning coming from the Hydro Archon. This gives the nation a great sense of foreboding and dread. Seeing exactly what is going on within the nation's walls will definitely be a sight to see when Fontaine is released later this year. However, with multiple inventions to the nation's name, it will not be surprising to see many more great technologies emerge from this withering nation. In closing, Fontaine is undoubtedly set to be one of the most anticipated additions to Genshin Impact when it releases.

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Judson Holley is a writer that began his career as a ghostwriter. Returning to the mortal coil  to work among the living. With some of his favorite games being tactical FPS games such as Squad and the Arma series. Although this could not be further from the truth as he enjoys games with deep stories such as the Kingdom Hearts series as well as Jade Empire and The Knights of the Old Republic series. When not attending to his wife, Judson often tends to his cats. He also has a knack for music mainly composing for and playing piano.