After years of begging and waiting from the playerbase, it looks like Genshin Impact players might finally be getting a true artifact loadout system in Version 5.7. According to a new batch of leaks from homdgcat’s beta tracker as well as some user testing within the closed beta, players will be able to save custom artifact presets per character. This massively streamlines the team-building process and letting characters swap builds with just a few clicks. There is a single caveat or 2 however.
The main feature for version 5.7 is the introduction of up to two custom artifact presets per character, alongside one additional recommended preset based on player data. This means characters like Raiden Shogun, who might switch between a traditional Electro Main DPS and Dendro-centric builds, could finally store and swap between both without manual re-equipping every time.
Better yet, the presets can be generated automatically to prioritize specific conditions/”goals”, with further customization allowed by manually tweaking the selections. While the system isn’t fully perfect yet, community testers have already reported it’s very close to being the true loadout system Genshin fans have dreamed of.
The feedback from this comment could easily be resolved in the beta within a week or 2 and then Genshin players will finally have the QoL they’ve been asking for.
Other Quality of Life Features in Version 5.7
Alongside the artifact system, several other quality of life updates are coming in Version 5.7, many of which aim to streamline daily play:
- Character Skill Showcase Videos can now be watched in-game directly, helping players understand new units before pulling. A warning will appear if you’re on mobile data however so this system presumably streams a video as opposed to players having to download them.
- Weekly Boss Rewards now grant one of each material for the first clear, ending the frustration of RNG-based gating.
- Fragile and Transient Resin can now be used directly to claim rewards in Domains, saving unnecessary steps.
- Custom Chat Rooms and Sticker Sets are also being introduced, allowing more expression and social interaction in co-op sessions.
These features collectively point toward one of the most player-friendly updates in recent Genshin history.