Summary
Genshin Impactfans hope that upcoming five-star characters might receive similar treatment to howHonkai: Star Railintroduces some of its new playable units. SinceGenshin Impact’s release in 2020, developer HoYoverse has introduced new playable characters with every update, expanding the roster to over 90 units.
The most recent additions to the roster are the five-star Anemo user Citlali and the new four-star Electro support Ororon. Both characters are currently featured on the ongoing Limited Character Banner, which is scheduled to expire around December 10. Since Ororon is a four-star character, players can obtain both new units by wishing on the same banner.
Even thoughGenshin Impactis widely considered HoYoverse’s most popular title, various revenue reports reveal thatHonkai: Star Railoften outperforms it in monthly banner sales. Fans speculate that one reason behind this could beHonkai: Star Rail’s innovative approach to introducing new playable units. Some ofHonkai’s five-star characters are enhanced versions of existing four-star units. A post on the officialGenshin Impactsubreddit has gained significant attention, with players requesting HoYoverse to adopt a similar approach toGenshin Impact. Many believe that several characters would benefit from receiving improved forms.
Honkai Star Rail Reintroduces Four-Star Characters With Five-Star Versions
One wayHonkai: Star Railreintroduces four-star characters is by changing their Paths, which function as character classes. For instance, Dan Heng is a four-star character followingHonkai: Star Rail’s Path of The Huntand wielding Wind element abilities. His improved five-star version, Imbibitor Lunae, belongs to the Destruction Path and deals Imaginary damage. WhileGenshin Impactdoes not have a Path system, it does feature elemental powers, which could be modified in a character’s new form.
According to fan discussions, the most requested character to receive this treatment is Kaeya, one of the free four-star units given to players early in theirGenshin Impactjourney. Fans have proposed that Kaeya should get an upgraded form whenGenshin Impact’s mysterious Khaenri’ah regionbecomes available. Although Kaeya is a fan-favorite character story-wise, he struggles to compete with other units in terms of on-field potential.
In addition to the original free units, players have also suggested Ningguang as a strong candidate for a five-star version. This four-star Geo user is considered one ofGenshin Impact’s most powerful charactersin terms of lore. Many fans suspect that Ningguang’s status as a four-star unit is due to her introduction during the game’s early development stages.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
