Since Genshin Impact released its highly anticipated nation of Hydro in August 2023, many players have described Fontaine as a breath of fresh air. The nation heralded as the source of all Teyvat’s waters arrived after months of expansions to the harsh Sumeru Desert, bringing with it an underwater swimming mechanic that presented several new challenges for travelers to overcome. Fontaine seems to confirm that the developers at Hoyoverse are listening to their player base and have found a sweet spot between challenging and tedious for open-world exploration.