HoYoverse has officially released two new Archon Quests for Genshin Impact, marking a major continuation of the ongoing storyline with the arrival of Song of the Welkin Moon: Act IX “As All Falls to Emptiness” and Act X “Of Myriad Paths, Flux, and Dissolution.” These new chapters are now available as part of the expanding narrative tied to the Version “Luna VII: Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana” update cycle.
The announcement opens with a striking message, stating that “a storm is coming from beyond the bounds of fate”, setting a dark and emotionally intense tone for the newest segment of the Archon Quest storyline. The teaser further emphasizes a shift in atmosphere as voices fade into silence and dreamlike chaos begins to descend into reality, suggesting that the boundaries between dreams, fate and truth are beginning to collapse within the world of Teyvat.
The newly released Archon Quests continue the long-running “Song of the Welkin Moon” storyline, which has been steadily unfolding through recent updates. Act IX, titled “As All Falls to Emptiness,” and Act X, titled “Of Myriad Paths, Flux, and Dissolution,” signal a major escalation in narrative stakes. Early descriptions suggest themes of loss, transformation and the unraveling of established reality, aligning closely with the broader tone of the Luna VII update.
HoYoverse has confirmed that players who have already completed Archon Quest “Chapter I: Act III – A New Star Approaches” are eligible to immediately begin these new story chapters. This accessibility ensures that both returning and active players can continue the storyline without additional progression barriers, allowing the community to experience the latest narrative developments as soon as the update is installed.
Community discussions have already begun analyzing the symbolic meaning behind the new quest titles. The phrase “As All Falls to Emptiness” has sparked speculation about potential world-altering events, while “Of Myriad Paths, Flux, and Dissolution” suggests the possibility of branching destinies or collapsing timelines within the Archon Quest structure. Many fans believe these chapters may represent one of the most philosophically complex narrative arcs in recent Genshin Impact history.
The emotional tone of the teaser text also reinforces the idea that the story is moving toward a more serious and introspective direction. The mention of dreams descending into reality and the silencing of voices and chaos hints at an overarching conflict that goes beyond traditional regional storytelling, potentially involving higher cosmic forces or fundamental truths about Teyvat’s existence.
As part of the ongoing Luna VII narrative expansion, these Archon Quests are expected to connect directly with recent character developments involving Nicole, Durin and Prune. While HoYoverse has not explicitly confirmed all connections, the community widely anticipates that these storylines will begin converging into a unified arc that defines the next phase of Genshin Impact’s main plot.
Players are encouraged to prepare for what may be one of the most impactful story updates in the game’s history, as HoYoverse continues to expand the Song of the Welkin Moon saga with increasingly complex themes and high-stakes narrative progression.
With the release of Acts IX and X, Genshin Impact takes another major step forward in its evolving Archon Quest storyline, setting the stage for deeper revelations and potentially world-changing events as the Luna VII update continues to unfold.



