A new leak from Genshin Impact has detailed the game's character release schedule for the next several patches, revealing tentative release dates and patch cycles. Recent patches have seen plenty of new characters in the HoYoverse RPG with multiple new roster members being added with each update. Version 3.5 saw the introduction of two new characters with Dehya coming as a five-star Pyro Claymore user and Mika as the newest four-star character from Mondstadt. Now, Genshin looks to have several new additions coming in the near future.Leaks have already teased a number of characters set to join Genshin Impact throughout the patches leading up to Fontaine's release this Summer. Version 3.6 is set to bring two new Dendro element characters to the game with the long-awaited addition of Baizhu, as well as the four-star character Kaveh. HoYoverse has also seen several of its upcoming roster members leaked long before their release, including multiple new characters from Inazuma and Fontaine's initial roster. Now, a new chart shows the schedule for Genshin Impact's leaked character releases. A chart shared by prominent Genshin Impact leaker Tao reveals the tentative schedule for Genshin Impact's character releases several patches into the future. The schedule features information about Genshin Impact's current update, as well as revealing the four-star characters set to feature on Version 3.6's banner. Dori, Shinobu, and Layla are suggested to appear during the first half of Version 3.6 while Candace and Fischl will supposedly join Kaveh in the second half. The chart also confirms the previously leaked Kirara for a Version 3.7 release and the unnamed Inazuma Electro character in 3.8.
The chart hints at several characters heavily speculated to appear in Genshin Impact in the near future. The mysterious Alice is mentioned as appearing at some point during the upcoming patches, though her debut's timeframe could not be confirmed. Version 3.8 reportedly features a mystery character from Sumeru referred to as "Soutine," confirming the unknown character's element as Hydro. The update also includes a schedule of expected release dates for Genshin Impact's upcoming patches, suggesting Fontaine and the Version 4.0 update will launch on August 16th.
While Genshin Impact's leaks have teased plenty of information about the game's future patches, HoYoverse itself is gearing up for its next reveal. The developer officially announced the date and time for Version 3.6's Special Program on Tuesday night, with the broadcast set to air on Friday. Version 3.6 is expected to bring with it the newest map expansion to the Sumeru region's desert, along with the previously mentioned Baizhu and Kaveh. Genshin Impact's future looks to have plenty of new characters joining the roster throughout the next few updates.
Genshin Impact is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.