Next Genshin Impact Banner: When to Expect Updates?
Check out the next and current banner schedules, countdowns, and details in Genshin Impact as of Version 5.3 in January 2025!
- Mavuika and Citlali Banners: January 1, 2025 – January 21, 2025
- Arlecchino and Clorinde Banners: January 21, 2025 – February 11, 2025
- 5.3 Chronicled Wish Banner: January 21, 2025 – February 11, 2025
The Phase 2 banners for Version 5.3 feature characters Arlecchino and Clorinde, available from January 21, 2025, to February 11, 2025. The featured 4-Star characters are Chevreuse, Lan Yan, and Rosaria.
Yumemizuki Mizuki was recently announced as an upcoming playable character on Genshin Impact’s social media platforms, indicating her banner may be available sometime in Version 5.4!
Moreover, the upcoming 5-Star banners for Phase 1 of Version 5.4 are yet to be confirmed. The 4-star characters featured on these banners are also yet to be confirmed, with the expected timeframe being from February 11, 2025, at 9:00am – March 2, 2025, at 9:00am.
A big part of Genshin Impact is the Wish system. Most of the game’s playable characters and best weapons are found here, with regularly refreshed ‘banners’ introducing new characters and boosting the appearance rates of others.
As the world of Teyvat grows older, the list of banners past and present will continue to grow. Here’s a complete catalog of which banners have been and gone, all currently available banners, and the ‘rate up’ characters you have an increased chance of pulling from each.
Additionally, starting on March 13, 2024, with update 4.5’s launch, you’ll be able to call upon the following characters:
- Banner #1: Chiori (5-Star character, sword, Geo)
- Gorou (4-Star character, bow, Geo)
- Yun Jin (4-Star character, polearm, Geo)
- Dori (4-Star character, claymore, Electro)
Finally, Version 5.3 will go live on January 1, 2025, making it the first update of the new year.
Notable Characters in Upcoming Genshin Banners
According to various leaks, the upcoming Genshin Impact 4.4 may introduce a new 5-star Anemo-Catalyst character named Xianyun, also known as Cloud Retainer in the game. Additionally, a 4-star Pyro-Claymore character named Gaming is expected to be introduced as well.
However, keep in mind that HoYoverse is yet to officially confirm any banner release dates for version 4.4. Nevertheless, both characters have been officially introduced through various social media posts. Rumors suggest that they may be released sometime during the Lantern Rite event in 2024.
Furthermore, the second half banners for the 4.2 update are expected to be released on November 29, 2023, and remain available until December 20, 2023. During this period, players can expect the Hydro DPS, Kamisato Ayato, and the Electro DPS, Cyno, to become available.
Looking ahead, the version 4.8 banners will debut a new 5-Star character, Emilie. There will be no new 4-Stars. Phase 1 of the 4.8 Banner schedule begins with the return of Geo 5-Star Navia, featured in her “In the Name of the Rosula” Banner, and the return of Hydro 5-Star Nilou, featured in her “Twirling Lotus” Banner.
This article will cover all the characters set to make an appearance before 2023 ends, alongside their expected release dates.
Understanding the Genshin Impact Banner System
Understanding the Genshin Impact Banner System
The Genshin Impact banner system consists of various types of banners that feature different characters and weapons.
- Event Character Banners: These temporary banners require Intertwined Fate to Wish on them and typically change every three weeks. Sometimes there is only one banner, and other times there are two. When there are two banners, they share the same pity, 50/50 system, and boosted 4-Star characters.
- The current event character banners feature returning 5-Stars:
- Arlecchino: A 5-Star Pyro polearm-user on “The Hearth’s Ashen Shadow” Banner. Boosted 4-Star characters: Chevreuse (Pyro), Lan Yan (Anemo), Rosaria (Cryo).
- Clorinde: A 5-Star Electro sword-user on her “Illuminating Lightning” Banner. Boosted 4-Star characters: Chevreuse (Pyro), Lan Yan (Anemo), Rosaria (Cryo).
- Chronicled Wish: This banner uses Intertwined Fate to target specific characters and weapons that have been on rerun banners at least twice or haven’t featured recently. First added in version 4.5, it runs ‘from time to time’. Players must choose a ‘Chronicled Path’ by selecting a character or weapon. Every 10 pulls guarantees a 4-Star, and after 90 pulls, you will get a 5-Star with a 50/50 chance of being the selected one.
- Epitome Invocation: A permanent weapon banner with boosted 5-Star and 4-Star weapons that usually changes every three weeks, coinciding with new character banners. Players must use Intertwined Fate to Wish on Epitome Invocation. Upcoming weapons in version 5.4 include:
- Phase 1: Mizuki’s signature weapon (5-star catalyst), Wriothesley’s signature weapon (Cashflow Supervision – catalyst).
- Phase 2: Furina’s signature weapon (Splendor of Tranquil Waters – sword), Sigewinne’s signature weapon (Silvershower Heartstrings – bow).
Upcoming Banner Schedule
According to reliable leaks, the next banners in Genshin Impact during version 5.4 will feature:
- Yumemizuki Mizuki: A 5-Star Anemo catalyst-user confirmed for one of the next banners.
- Wriothesley: Expected to rerun alongside Mizuki in Phase 1.
- Furina and Sigewinne: Scheduled to rerun in Phase 2 of version 5.4.
Additionally, Kirara will be featured on both Yoimiya and Yae Miko’s Banners during Phase 1 and will then be added to the Standard Banner at the start of version 3.8.
Mavuika and Citlali have been confirmed as playable characters in the Genshin 5.3 banners, alongside a second Chronicled Wish Banner appearing in this version.
Sneak Peek: Leaks About Future Genshin Banners
Version 5.4 is expected to debut one new 5-Star character. Below, we’ve covered the exact 5.4 livestream date and time and provided all the details we know about the 5.4 Banner leaks for the upcoming Banners.
- Thanks to Genshin’s ever-reliable drip marketing on social media, it’s all but confirmed that Yumemizuki Mizuki is on one of the 5.4 Banners in Genshin Impact. Mizuki is a 5-Star Anemo catalyst-user.
- As for reruns, it looks like Wriothesley has finally been let out of that Cryo jail HoYoverse had him imprisoned in. Both leakers point to Wriothesley finally rerunning alongside Mizuki in Phase 1, with Furina and Sigewinne rerunning in Phase 2 of version 5.4.
- Here’s a detailed breakdown of the characters and roles featured in the Genshin 5.4 banner schedule, as revealed through leaks and drip marketing from Hoyoverse:
- The first banner features Mizuki and Wriothesley.
- The second banner has Furina and Sigewinne.
- Not much information is known aside from the release of Yumemizuki Mizuki, who should be a Standard Banner character after 5.4. Much like Dehya, having a limited-time banner initially.
- 5.4 is also rumoured to have another Chronicled Wish banner, this time for Inazuma characters.
- At this moment in time, very little is known about future banner orders. Only the silhouette of the character dubbed as “Cow Girl” is speculated to release in 5.5.
Additional information: Genshin Impact’s upcoming banner schedule for versions 4.3 to 4.8 has apparently been leaked. Several different rumors unveil the potential new characters debuting in these forthcoming banners. The Genshin Impact banner schedule is one of the game’s most closely guarded secrets. Details about upcoming banners and promotional events are often only revealed shortly before launch, leaving fans eager for the latest Genshin banner leaks.
What to Know About Genshin Impact Banner Rotation
Genshin Impact Banner Schedule Overview:
HoYoverse has officially announced the complete banners and events schedule for Phase II of the ongoing Genshin Impact 5.3 update.
Chronicled Wish Banner:
- The Version 5.3 Chronicled Banner will be available from January 21, 2025, at 6 pm to February 11, 2025, at 2:59 pm (server time).
- This banner will feature event exclusive characters, including:
- 5-star Characters:
- Childe (Hydro)
- Xiao (Anemo)
- Baizhu (Dendro)
- Ganyu (Cryo)
- Shenhe (Cryo)
- If players lose the 50/50, they will obtain either Keqing (Electro) or Qiqi (Cryo).
- 5-star Characters:
- Only Liyue 4-star characters can be obtained in the banners, including Gaming, Yaoyao, Yun Jin, Yanfei, Xinyan, Chongyun, Ningguang, Xingqiu, Beidou, and Xiangling.
Character Evaluation:
Baizhu is the best character to pull for in the current meta due to his versatility as a Dendro shielder and healer. His ability to consistently apply Dendro makes him indispensable in teams that rely on Dendro reactions like Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Quicken. While his shield is not as strong as Zhongli’s, it offers decent protection and can be situationally useful. His healing capabilities ensure team survivability in high-difficulty content.
Upcoming Events:
- A new seven-day login event called Fortune’s Blessing will begin on January 22, 2025, at 4 am and end on February 11, 2025, at 2:59 pm. Rewards include:
- Intertwined Fate x10
- Hero’s Wit x8
- Mora x80,000
- Mystic Enhancement Ore x18
- The Lantern Rite event, named Springtime Charms, will take place from January 24, 2025, at 10 am to February 9, 2025, at 3:59 pm. Players can participate in various game modes to obtain rewards, including Primogems, Mora, and Hero’s Wit. Travelers can also obtain Xiangling’s new outfit, New Year’s Cheers, and one free 4-star character from Liyue, which includes Lan Yan, the new 4-star Anemo unit.
In conclusion, be sure to stay tuned for more updates on upcoming banners and events in Genshin Impact, including leaks for versions 5.4 and 5.5.
