Upcoming Characters in Genshin Impact Banners
Upcoming Characters in Genshin Impact Banners:
Current Banners:
- The current Genshin Impact Banners for Phase 2 of Version 5.3 feature the 5-Star characters Arlecchino and Clorinde. The featured 4-Star characters are Chevreuse, Lan Yan, and Rosaria. These characters are available from January 21, 2025, at 9:00am to February 11, 2025, at 9:00am.
- The Genshin Impact 4.3 Banner is currently in its first phase, featuring the characters Navia and Ayaka, lasting from 20th December 2023 to 9th January 2024.
Upcoming Banners:
- Upcoming Genshin Impact characters for 2023 banners include Furina and Charlotte as the main new 5-star characters in Version 4.2. Potential reruns may feature Kamisato Ayato, Cyno, Xiangling, Kuki Shinobu, and Kirara.
- 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.
- According to various leaks, Version 4.4 may introduce a new 5-star Anemo-Catalyst character named Xianyun (Cloud Retainer), and a 4-star Pyro-Claymore character named Gaming. The official banner release dates for Version 4.4 are currently unconfirmed.
- Further leaks suggest that future banners beyond Version 4.2 may include characters from Fontaine, such as Dalia (potential 4-star) and a chef girl rumored to be called Akeffy or Effie.
Key Points:
- Version 4.2 features Furina and Charlotte as new 5-star characters.
- Potential reruns in 4.2: Kamisato Ayato, Cyno, Xiangling, Kuki Shinobu, and Kirara.
- Fontaine characters in later versions: Leaks suggest Dalia and a chef girl may appear in future banners.
Future Banner Availability:
- Upcoming 5-Star banners for Phase 1 of Version 5.4 are yet to be confirmed and the availability is expected from February 11, 2025, at 9:00am to March 2, 2025, at 9:00am.
Phases and Release Dates for Genshin Impact Banners
Genshin Impact Version 5.3 Banners:
- Phase 1: Mavuika and Citlali’s debut banner available from January 1, 2025 to January 21, 2025.
- Phase 1 4-star characters: Bennett, Kachina, and Diona.
- Phase 2: Arlecchino and Clorinde’s reruns available from January 21, 2025 to February 11, 2025.
- Phase 2 4-star characters: Lan Yan, Chevreuse, and Rosaria.
Chronicled Wish Banner:
- Running concurrently with Version 5.3:
- Phase 1: Available from January 1 to January 21, 2025
- Phase 2: Available from January 21 to February 11, 2025
- Features Liyue characters and weapons, including:
- Event exclusive 5-star characters:
- ‘Beyond Mortality’ Baizhu (Dendro)
- ‘Lonesome Transcendence’ Shenhe (Cryo)
- ‘Plenilune Gaze’ Ganyu (Cryo)
- ‘Childe’ Tartaglia (Hydro)
- ‘Vigilant Yaksha’ Xiao (Anemo)
- Only Liyue 4-star characters can be obtained, including:
- Gaming
- Yaoyao
- Yun Jin
- Yanfei
- Xinyan
- Chongyun
- Ningguang
- Xingqiu
- Beidou
- Xiangling
Additional Info:
- The 5.3 release introduces Mavuika and Citlali as new characters, alongside reruns of Arlecchino and Clorinde.
- The Genshin Impact 5.4 livestream has been confirmed by developer HoYoverse, with an established date and time for the special event and small teasers of what to expect.
- Version 5.4 is the next update for the game.
How to Prepare for the Next Genshin Banner
To prepare for the next Genshin Impact banner, you should check the upcoming schedules and details.
- 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
Looking ahead, Yumemizuki Mizuki has been announced as an upcoming playable character. Her banner may be available sometime in Version 5.4.
The Genshin Impact 5.4 livestream is scheduled for Friday, January 24th at 12 PM (GMT) / 7 AM (ET) on the official Genshin Impact Twitch and YouTube channels. This version is expected to debut one new 5-Star character.
Thanks to reliable leaks, it seems that Yumemizuki Mizuki will feature in one of the 5.4 Banners as a 5-Star Anemo catalyst-user. Additionally, Wriothesley is rumored to rerun alongside Mizuki in Phase 1, while Furina and Sigewinne are expected to rerun in Phase 2.
If the leaks are accurate, the anticipated 5.4 Banner schedule is:
- Phase 1: Mizuki, Wriothesley
- Phase 2: Furina, Sigewinne
Moreover, 4-Star characters Mika, Gorou, Sayu, and Chongyun are likely to be featured in upcoming event banners.
Lastly, remember that none of this information is official. We will have to wait for the 5.4 livestream for confirmed details about the next Banners in Genshin Impact.
