Genshin Impact Version 3.0 Sumeru already has had many leaks. The Sumerian animal models have already been out for a while but it was only recently we got to know their names and lore in the story. Genshin Impact seems to be taking a completely new direction with the Sumeru region considering how vastly these following creatures and their designs differ from the previous regions in the game.
Sumeru Animals Leaked in Genshin Impact 3.0
Only a few of the following models bear resemblance to their previous counterparts in other regions. In Sumeru, we’re expected to see completely new creatures with their own unique drops and materials. We might even get tamable creatures and pets from the overworld itself but that is not yet on the horizon. Below are all the Sumeru creatures we know to be coming so far.
Rishboland Tiger
Despite the thumbnail suggesting the Rishboland Tiger is a big beast, we can never be too sure. These Tigers are hinted to be descendants of a true “tiger” that defended the forests as a “divine beast”. The end part of the description also suggests that these creatures resemble “cats” and have become successors to its name. The description also says it is hostile to outsiders so maybe it will attack us like the boar does when it sees us.
Spinocrocodile
A completely new species of creatures we’ve never seen before- the Spinocrocodile has a cool design and a scary, almost pokemon-esque aesthetic. These creatures were considered holy back in the day and even worshipped as “gods by humans”. From its lore, we can also tell that this creature is Desert based since it has roots in the cultures of desert-dwellers. Since there’s a high emphasis on its red crowns, we can guess that we will get its crowns as material upon killing them.
Dusk Bird
This colourful bird is like no other and it’s hinted that these are smart creatures who can learn human speech and even comprehend the written word. They make for excellent messenger birds and can even be domesticated. Players are already excited to have them as a new pet. Unfortunately, Genshin’s lore about animals and actual in-game experiences differ by a huge margin so we can expect these to be another food item on our plates when we kill them for their Fowls.
Dendro Crystalfly
The Dendro Crystalfly is different from the Anemo, Geo and Electro Crystalfly in the sense that it has two colours in its colour palette. The brown edges really differentiate it from the Crsytalfies from the previous regions. Players still have to wait to see how they are actually animated in the game. As of now, they have an exciting design and their lore references them as a seed that can replenish life.
Shaggy Sumpter Beast
These too are completely new creatures we’ve never seen before. Perhaps they are the Sumerian equivalent of Horses but we’ll still have to wait and see. These tamable beasts are mainly used for transportation in Sumeru and they serve as a symbol of wealth. They are said to be friendly creatures with a gentle disposition. In terms of their design, they resemble the Yak from the Himalayan ranges of the Indian subcontinent or the Tibetian plateau.
Shroomboar
Shroomboars are boars that have adapted to the rainforest geography of Sumeru. They have evolved to coexist with the Shroom-kin and use them as camouflage to escape predators and survive. This however also makes them very tasty as they are “naturally-ocurring pre-made food”. They will make for some tasty dishes in Sumeru if we do manage to hunt them.
Red Tailed Lizard
Lizards have always been a pain to farm in Genshin Impact, Sumerian Lizards, just like Inazuman Lizards have their own colour schemes and since they are critters, they will be difficult to catch a glimpse of in your overworld exploration. While it’s true their black and yellow colour palette makes them stand out in the thumbnail, we can expect them to be well-camouflaged in the forest floor. Their tails are also said to have medicinal properties and can even be made into explosives
Forest Tree Frog
Frogs are familiar creatures just like Lizards. Sumerian Forest Tree Frogs also have a red color accent. Their color scheme consists of shades of red and brown- both of which are useful if they want to be camouflaged in the woods. Frogs too are difficult to catch and since these will be found in the difficult terrain of rainforests, players will be lucky to catch one for their inventory.
Players can expect to look forward to completely new flora and fauna in Sumeru. The devs have already talked about their design philosophies in their Sumeru Preview videos and how it all ties back to the wisdom and rationale of the Dendro element. Players will only have to wait and see for themselves now the thought that went into these designs when Update 3.0 finally drops in a few weeks.