Summary
- Only one male 5-Star character has been introduced in Genshin Impact since Version 4.1.
- The community has expressed concern over the lack of new male characters in the game.
- Players may have to wait until Version 6.0 to see another male 5-Star character, according to a leak.
A recent Genshin Impact leak from a reliable source has revealed that Kinich will be the only male 5-Star in the Natlan era, further implying that Capitano won't be playable until at least Version 6.0. The cast of playable characters in Genshin Impact has more than quadrupled since launch, and while it maintained a balanced gender ratio for most of its history, a recent trend has stirred unrest in its community.
Since the release of Neuvillette and Wriothesley in Version 4.1, Genshin Impact has only released one male 5-Star character: Kinich in Version 5.0. As a 5-Star Dendro Claymore from Natlan, Kinich was a welcome addition to the cast. He maintains a strong presence in the meta and has a unique play style that complements both Burgeon and Burning teams in Genshin Impact, but his presence in the story leaves a lot to be desired. Many players feel that the developers have treated male characters as an afterthought in 2024, even though 4-Stars like Sethos and Ororon have certainly had their time to shine.
However, recent information provided by DK2 via hxg_diluc may stoke the flames of controversy even further, as Genshin Impact will seemingly release zero male 5-Stars until Snezhnaya. This means that from November 2023 to September 2025, Genshin Impact will have introduced only one male 5-Star character. While male characters such as Baizhu, Kazuha, and Neuvillette in Genshin Impact have enjoyed frequent reruns on the Event Banners, it would seem that the developers are less interested in making new male 5-Stars.
Genshin Impact: Upcoming Characters in 5.x
- Mavuika – 5-Star
- Citlali – 5-Star
- Lan Yan – 4-Star
- Mizuki – 5-Star
- Iansan – 4-Star
- Varesa – 5-Star
- Unknown – 5-Star
- Ifa – 4-Star
In terms of upcoming Genshin Impact characters, not only is Ifa the sole male character on the list, but he is also a 4-Star. If the leak ends up being true, then it is safe to assume that the mystery character in Version 5.6 will be a female 5-Star who isn't from Natlan. Unfortunately, this also implies that Capitano won't be playable in the Natlan era, as some players speculated that the mystery character's spot was reserved for him.
Given Capitano's fate in Genshin Impact, players should be prepared for the possibility of Capitano not being playable at all. Not much is known about Snezhnaya beyond its general location, but the Fatui Harbingers have plenty of members who could become popular male 5-Star characters, such as Pierro and Dottore. Furthermore, the list only goes down to Ifa, and there are four more characters missing from the full Natlan cast. While the chances of getting a new male 5-Star earlier than Snezhnaya are slim, there is precedent for Genshin Impact changing its plans down the line. Version 5.3 is set to launch on January 1, 2025, while Version 6.0 is speculated for September 10, 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!
- 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
