Genshin Impact Player Spends 3 Years Rebuilding Liyue Harbor in Unreal Engine 5
Published on 05:19 AM, Sunday, August 3, 2025 by miladmim
A passionate Genshin Impact player has unveiled an astonishing recreation of Liyue Harbor, meticulously rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 after three years of dedicated work. The fan project brings to life one of the game’s most iconic regions with stunning visual fidelity, earning widespread admiration from the community.
Since its global release in late 2020, Genshin Impact has continuously expanded the vast world of Teyvat, introducing players to diverse landscapes and cities. Among these, Liyue stands out as one of the earliest and most beloved regions, blending Chinese cultural inspirations with intricate architectural design. Now, years after its introduction, one talented fan has paid homage to this vibrant city through an ambitious Unreal Engine 5 project.
A Labor of Love: Rebuilding Liyue Harbor with Unreal Engine 5
Reddit user Kubiarts_3D shared their remarkable recreation of Liyue Harbor on the official Genshin Impact subreddit, posting high-quality images and a full video walkthrough of the city. The project captures every iconic location—from Yujing Terrace to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor—with breathtaking detail. The video also highlights the mountain trails that weave out of Liyue, immersing viewers in a hyper-realistic version of the region.
What makes this fan creation even more impressive is the process behind it. Kubiarts_3D revealed that every model was built from scratch, using Genshin Impact’s in-game measurements to ensure perfect scaling. The project was entirely self-driven, with no pre-existing assets borrowed from HoYoverse. The result is a faithful yet visually enhanced version of Liyue Harbor, reimagined through the power of Unreal Engine 5.
Community Praises and Future Projects
The fan project quickly gained traction within the Genshin Impact community. Many players were blown away by the level of craftsmanship, with several suggesting that HoYoverse should hire Kubiarts_3D for future projects. Interestingly, HoYoverse has recently listed job openings for positions involving Unreal Engine 5, sparking further discussion about potential collaborations.
In response to the overwhelming support, Kubiarts_3D mentioned that they are considering future recreations of other regions in Teyvat. Locations like Inazuma’s Narukami Shrine have been floated as possible next steps, though nothing has been officially announced.
Genshin Impact's Next Chapter: Nod-Krai Region Incoming
While fan projects like this highlight the creativity of the Genshin Impact community, HoYoverse itself is preparing to unveil the next major expansion. The upcoming 4.0 update will introduce Nod-Krai, the first playable area of Snezhnaya. Teasers have already hinted at key characters and locales, including much-anticipated figures like Alice and Columbina.
With just over a month left until Nod-Krai’s debut, excitement within the Genshin Impact fanbase is at an all-time high. Between official content updates and breathtaking fan projects like this Liyue Harbor recreation, Teyvat’s universe continues to expand in extraordinary ways.
