Summary
- Lady Furina's original concept art in Genshin Impact has been leaked, showcasing a different appearance than her current model.
- Fans are intrigued by Furina's graceful design and staff in the concept art, sparking discussions on her original look.
- There was possibly a boss fight phase planned for Furina originally, but fans ultimately appreciate her current character design.
A new Genshin Impact leak has revealed the original concept art for one of the most popular characters in the game, Lady Furina, also known as Focalors and the Hydro Archon. Furina made her first in-game appearance during Version 4.0, which introduced the long-awaited region known as Fontaine.
Furina joined the live servers with Genshin Impact update 4.2, and she is yet to be featured on a re-run banner. While many fans consider her the best character in the game story-wise, recent leaks have apparently revealed that Furina could've had a completely different appearance compared to her current model.
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A Twitter account dedicated to Genshin Impact's famous Fontaine Archon Furina called archonfontaine has shared an interesting concept art that shows one of the character's original looks. This leak was later reposted by hxg_diluc, one of the most popular Genshin Impact leakers in the community, which gives more credibility to the leaked images. According to the leak, Furina's original concept featured a much more graceful model, including more details on the clothing and a more complex weapon design. While both the original and current looks prominently feature blue and white, Furina's palette in the concept art includes much brighter shades.
Genshin Impact Leak Shows Furina's Original Model
Many fans were surprised that the previous version of Furina seemed to be holding a staff instead of her current sword, which led many players to believe that some of the upcoming characters might finally include a mage staff as their main weapon. Some fans have pointed out that the overall color theme in the concept art is reminiscent of another popular Fontaine character, the Hydro Dragon Neuvillette.
Some comments have also pointed out that the concept art looks more like a boss fight phase, rather than a model for a playable character. This could mean that Furina was originally meant to have a boss fight, which would not come as a huge surprise considering that her Archon colleague, Genshin Impact's Raiden Shogun, appears as a weekly boss in the Grand Narukami Shrine. While some fans claim that they prefer the concept art, the majority seem to agree that her current design perfectly fits Genshin Impact's character design.
However, there is still a chance that HoYoverse will use their original art to create a similar character in the future for one of their many titles. Many character designs in Genshin Impact are based on other playable units from the Honkai universe, such as Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko, Venti, Alhatham, and many others. Players who want to add Furina to their roster probably won't have to wait too long since she's expected to receive a re-run in the upcoming months.
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
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...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Metascore
- 86
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5
