Summary
The recent beta build forGenshin Impacthas come with an updated ID list for the rest of the unreleased characters in the Natlan era, offering players a glimpse into what awaits after Version 5.3. AsGenshin Impactslowly nears the end of Version 5.2, the upcoming slate of Natlan characters promises to be both remarkable and controversial. Mavuika’s primary role remains that of a hypercarry, promising extremely flashy animations on top of her Flamestrider, but also breaking the pattern of Archons being support characters. On the other hand, Citlali’s ability kit focuses on buffing Pyro characters rather than supporting Cryo as an element, all the while keeping the majority of her damage locked behind Constellations.
It’s no secret thatGenshin Impactplayers have also been frustrated about a lack of male characters, especially afterIfa’s rarity inGenshin Impactwas revealed to be 4-Star. Unfortunately, all signs point towards Capitano being shelved for Shezhnaya, and Xbalanque never becoming a playable character – as Ifa, Ororon, and Kinich may very well end up being the sole male units in the entire Natlan era.
Recent informationobtained via HomDGCatsheds further light on this situation, as it lists the IDs of upcomingGenshin Impactcharacters. Since the IDs are ordered, players can technically surmise the release order of these characters, but not the exact patch that they’ll be making their debut in. While most are familiar names, there is a mystery character wedged between Varesa and Ifa. Assuming this ends up being the rumored goth girl from Fontaine, thenGenshin Impactwill have only released one male 5-Star character in the patches between Version 4.1 and Version 6.0.
Genshin Impact: Release Order for Upcoming Characters in 5.x
In terms of knowing in which patch these characters will be released, there is some wiggle room for speculation. Mavuika, Citlali, andLan Yan inGenshin Impactare already announced for Version 5.3. On the other hand, Kimitsuki Ayano is expected to be the sole 5-Star character of Version 5.4. Given Iansan’s rarity is not confirmed, and there are arguments for her being either a 5-Star or 4-Star, she has two potential options. If Version 5.4 releases the next Natlan map expansion, Iansan will be a 4-Star character that will debut alongside Ayano. However, if the Collective of Plenty is delayed to Version 5.5, then it’s more likely that she and Varesa will share the Event Banners during that patch.
The mystery character could potentially be the sole new 5-Star of Version 5.6, which is rumored to feature the Mare Jivari as Natlan’s last zone. Since the developers are fond of releasing4-Star characters inGenshin Impactduring the end of a region’s update cycle, Ifa is most likely looking at a debut in Version 5.7. However, given thatGenshin Impactstated a desire to launch more 5-Stars in the Natlan era, it’s possible that the ID list only goes up to Version 5.6, and that the subsequent two patches will feature characters not yet added to the release schedule.
