A recent leak from Genshin Impact has unveiled the rarity of several upcoming characters from the Fontaine region, along with estimated release windows for previously rumored characters. As the highly anticipated debut of the Hydro Archon's region approaches this summer, HoYoverse has been stirring up excitement among fans. During the recent Version 3.8 Special Program, detailed images of Fontaine were revealed, giving players a glimpse of its new mechanics. Now, a new leak has emerged, igniting anticipation for the upcoming characters.
The playable roster of Fontaine has already been subject to numerous leaks, divulging details about the gameplay of characters such as Lyney, Lynette, and Charlotte. Some leaks have even gone as far as describing their abilities and roles within team compositions. Additionally, visual appearances of several characters, expected to be introduced in future patches, have already been exposed. The latest leaks now shed light on the ease or difficulty players will encounter in acquiring each of these upcoming characters.
A recent chart, shared by the well-known Genshin Impact leaker Tao, has unveiled the rarity rankings for almost twenty characters that are expected to make their debut in the upcoming Fontaine cycle. According to the leak, Version 4.0 will introduce three new characters, with Lyney being the only five-star character, while Lynette and the previously leaked Freminet will be four-star characters. Furthermore, future updates will include several new five-star characters, such as the highly anticipated Wriothesley, Neuvilette, and Hydro Archon Furina, among others. Interestingly, the leak also hints at the possibility of Arlecchino, who has previously been surrounded by rumors regarding her status in Genshin Impact, becoming a playable character.
Genshin Impact Upcoming Character Rarities
Lyney: Five-star Pyro Bow character
Lynette: Four-star Anemo Sword character
Freminet: Four-star Cryo Claymore character
Wriothesley: Five-star Cryo Polearm character
Neuvilette: Five-star Hydro Catalyst character
Charlotte: Four-star Cryo Catalyst character
Furina: Five-star Hydro Sword character
Waghild: Five-star Hydro character
M: Four-star unknown character
Sertice: Four-star Sword character
Clorinde: Five-star unknown character
Navia: Five-star Geo character
Dahlia: Four-star Hydro Catalyst character
Lion Dance: Four-star unknown character
Chiori: Five-star unknown character
Mummy Girl: Four-star Hydro Bow character
Arlecchino: Five-star Pyro Sword character
Skirk: A mysterious and rare Sword character
In addition to the exciting lineup of new Fontaine characters, the leaked information suggests that Genshin Impact's existing regions will also be introducing a number of fresh faces to their rosters. Clorinde, previously known as "Captain R," is expected to make her debut as a prestigious five-star character hailing from Mondstadt, while the region's esteemed Deacon Dahlia will join as a four-star character. Liyue will reportedly be welcoming a new four-star character known as "Lion Dance" during the Lantern Rite festival in 2024, and the highly anticipated Chiori will take the stage as a remarkable five-star character in Inazuma. Additionally, Sumeru's enigmatic mummy girl will be making her grand entrance as a captivating four-star character.
Genshin Impact fans can look forward to exciting updates in the future. Leaks have provided some information about the upcoming Fontaine additions and updates, while HoYoverse recently unveiled its plans for the final Sumeru update. The Version 3.8 Special Program has confirmed the introduction of a new limited-time area in Genshin Impact, as well as the release of new skins for Klee and Kaeya. Contrary to previous rumors, the update will not include a new character. Nevertheless, with Fontaine on the horizon and a new limited region to explore, Genshin Impact fans are in for a delightful summer. The game is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices, with a Switch version currently in development.