The data for the Event Banners has been updated on the Genshin Impact beta servers, revealing that Gaming, Faruzan, Beidou, and Yanfei will join Iansan as the featured 4-Stars of Version 5.5. With a playable cast that is slowly approaching a hundred characters, Genshin Impact has the impossible task of designing a fair banner schedule. For Natlan, meta characters such as Neuvillette were prioritized over less popular units, and while the Chronicled Banner seeks to soothe the issue in the long term, many Genshin Impact players view it as a temporary solution.
Version 5.3 had four very strong 5-Star characters on its Event Banners, with Mavuika, Citlali, Arlecchino, and Clorinde all being featured over the course of the patch. While Mizuki and Sigewinne likely won't accumulate the same number of pulls, Furina and Wriothesley in the second half will more than make up for it. Lastly, the Event Banners for Version 5.5 of Genshin Impact will see the debut of Varesa, who will be accompanied by the reruns of Xianyun, Xilonen, and Venti.
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According to the latest beta build, and as datamined by HomDGCat, the following 4-Star characters in Genshin Impact will feature on the Event Banners in Version 5.5: Iansan, Gaming, Faruzan, Beidou, Yanfei. While Iansan was guaranteed to appear on her introductory banner, the other 4-Stars are rather promising picks. Faruzan continues to be a premium Support for Anemo characters, and as such, she will likely be paired off with Xianyun. On the other hand, players hope that Iansan will join Varesa due to the strong synergy between their ability kits.
Genshin Impact: Event Banners for Version 5.5
- Varesa – 5-Star Electro Catalyst
- Xianyun – 5-Star Anemo Catalyst
- Xilonen – 5-Star Geo Sword
- Venti – 5-Star Anemo Bow
- Iansan – 4-Star Electro Polearm
- Gaming – 4-Star Pyro Claymore
- Faruzan – 4-Star Anemo Bow
- Beidou – 4-Star Electro Claymore
- Yanfei – 4-Star Pyro Catalyst
While the exact character order is unknown, there are a few important factors to keep in mind. Barring a few exceptions (such as Emilie), Genshin Impact tends to debut new 5-Stars in the first half of an update. Given the fact that Varesa is a Plunge hypercarry, and Xianyun is a Plunge healer, it makes sense that they would be paired together to maximize banner profit. On the other hand, Gaming in Genshin Impact is a Plunge hypercarry as well.
Taking these factors into account, the most likely first half of Version 5.5 will feature Varesa, Xianyun, Iansan, Gaming, and Faruzan. This leaves the second half with Xilonen, Venti, Beidou, Yanfei, and a currently unknown 4-Star character. Assuming this order ends up correct, the second half should have a particularly strong Weapon Banner in Genshin Impact, as Elegy for the End and Peak Patrol Song are powerful Signature Weapons. Version 5.5 is expected to launch on March 26, 2025.
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!
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
