Players trying to challenge the new Unresolved Chess Game weekly boss in Genshin Impact may be in for an unexpected free fall. A bug causes the entire floating island that houses the boss entrance to fail to load for some users, making the location nearly invisible and causing anyone teleporting in to immediately plummet through the location.
The issue appears to be tied to the fact that while the Unresolved Chess Game boss arena is a new addition in 5.6, the Hexenzirkel floating island it uses isn’t. The structure was previously featured in an older event a few years ago, and it’s likely that recycled assets are contributing to the current loading issues. For players affected by the bug, it can make accessing the boss fight a frustrating experience.
Workarounds and Temporary Fixes
If you’re experiencing this issue, here are a few player-sourced fixes that may help you get into the boss arena without falling:
- Reload your game: Completely restarting Genshin Impact has worked for some players.
- Enter a Domain: Triggering a domain load can sometimes force the island to render properly after when you get back.
- Click-spam to Enter the Boss Fight: If you can interact with the entrance quickly enough before falling, the game may still open the menu.
- Fly in From Above: Approaching the location from above and gently gliding down onto the chessboard or surrounding path can bypass the missing terrain as shown in the video.
