Summary
- Kimitsuki Ayano changed to Mizuki in Genshin Impact Version 5.3 for upcoming characters.
- Citlali is a Shield Support, while Mavuika is the presumed strongest Pyro hypercarry.
- Mizuki is expected to be a Standard Banner 5-Star character and needs her Signature Weapon.
The recent beta build for Version 5.3 has updated the ID list for upcoming characters in Genshin Impact, changing the name of Kimitsuki Ayano to Mizuki. While the first half of Natlan has introduced some new additions to the meta, like Xilonen and Kinich, Version 5.3 is set to cap it off with Citlali and Mavuika. The former is a Shield Support capable of buffing Melt teams, while the latter is expected to be the strongest Pyro hypercarry in Genshin Impact – albeit at a cost to team flexibility.
The second half of Natlan will start with the debut of a new Standard Banner character for Genshin Impact, who will also be its first character from Inazuma. While initially assumed to be Kimitsuki Ayano, an earlier leak mentioned a 5-Star character called Mizuki. It is assumed that she will be released in Version 5.4, though it remains to be seen if Iansan will join her on the Event Banners as a 4-Star character.
According to HomDGCat, the name for Kimitsuki Ayano was finalized, and she will be known as Mizuki going forward. As a 5-Star Anemo character from Inazuma, Mizuki is expected to feature during a future Flagship Event in Natlan. Namely, the People of the Springs have recently been given notice that an Inazuman would open up a shop in their village. Many players assume that this is the game's attempt to hint at Mizuki ahead of time, similarly to how Chiori in Genshin Impact was hinted at via character voice lines.
Genshin Impact: Upcoming Characters in 5.x
|
Name |
Rarity |
Element |
|---|---|---|
|
Mavuika |
5-Star |
Pyro |
|
Citlali |
5-Star |
Cryo |
|
Lan Yan |
4-Star |
Anemo |
|
Mizuki |
5-Star |
Anemo |
|
Iansan |
4-Star |
Electro |
|
Varesa |
5-Star |
Electro |
|
Unknown |
5-Star |
Unknown |
|
Ifa |
4-Star |
Unknown |
The list of upcoming characters in Genshin Impact implies that Mizuki will come immediately after Lan Yan, and that players will be able to wish for her on the Event Banners starting from February 12, 2025. However, Mizuki is expected to be a Standard 5-Star character, and as such, it would be prudent for Genshin Impact players to obtain her Signature Weapon first. As seen with Hunter's Path and Beacon of the Reed Sea, there is no guarantee that Mizuki's Signature Weapon will ever return outside the Chronicled Banner.
It should be noted that Genshin Impact will likely introduce a banner change in Version 5.3. Going forward, all new characters are expected to feature on the Event Banners for the full duration of a patch. Given that Mizuki is, as of now, expected to be the sole 5-Star of Version 5.4, it remains to be seen how this banner format will mesh with character reruns. Players will be able to find out more during the Special Program livestream for Version 5.3.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
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!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
