Genshin Impact's 4.3 - 4.8 Banner Schedule Leaks Explained (2024)

One of every Genshin Impact player's favorite things is the banners. Every three weeks, there is a new selection of characters to pull from. Countless videos get uploaded by numerous content creators either pulling for themselves or their viewers. It's always exciting to see who's coming next, and thanks to leaks, fans have an idea of whom to expect and save up for.

It's important to keep in mind that these things are subject to change (STC, as seen in many leak posts), but these do give an idea of what to expect. Genshin Impact players know that it's important to keep a tight grip on their Primogems and wishes, since at any given moment a leak could change and suddenly the character they wanted to pull for is no longer expected. Watching leaks closely is good for players who aren't sure if they want to pull now or later.

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For 4.3, players can allegedly expect the banners to consist of Navia, Arataki Itto, Raiden, and Albedo. It will be mostly reruns, but the long-awaited Navia will finally be playable. This is wonderful--not just for Navia fans, but for Geo fans. Seeing the game go through some recent meta changes with the introduction of Dendro and now the new HP mechanics that Fontaine is introducing, many anticipate Navia to be a game-changer. Players have complained that Geo needs changes since the introduction of Genshin Impact's Zhongli, another playable Geo character brought in around the start of the game.

Around the time of the Lantern Rite is 4.4, and it brings a strong promise with its banner expectations. Madame Ping, Xiao, Ganyu, and Shenhe are all the predictions that leakers have. Madame Ping was given a cutscene last year showcasing her human form and players grew attached. However, she isn't the only new character speculated to come in swinging with the Lantern Rite. A leaked lion-dancer who's been popping in leaks for the past few months is finally given an alleged due date with this upcoming event in 4.4.

Banners 4.5-4.8 get thinner in what is known at the moment, but that's nothing strange given the overall schedule. These patches are much further down the road, but this does not mean fans have no clue who to expect. For version 4.5, current speculations see the teased Chiori finally make an appearance. All that players currently know about her is that she will be another Genshin Impact Geo character and she is a fashion designer. However, since the standard banner currently lacks both a Geo unit and someone from Inazuma in terms of five-stars, players are crossing their fingers in the hopes that she can fill that role.

Expectations for 4.6 are enticing with the promise of 4th Fatui Harbinger Arlecchino finally entering the ring. She's expected to be a polearm user, and it's already known she wields Pyro, which shouldn't change when she is finally released. Many expect her to be a DPS who uses the same HP-depleting methods Fontaine has been steadily introducing, especially since her own children Lyney and Lynette do the same.

4.7 and 4.8 are both vague patches, so much so that the 4.8 expected five-star doesn't presently have a model. However, Champion Duelest Clorinde will come first followed by Emilie. Players have already seen Clorinde in game, it is Emilie who remains mysterious to most players. Back when Genshin Impact had a massive leak drop, she was shown to be a member of the Hexenzirkel.

Genshin Impact is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.

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