Genshin Impact's Spectacular First-day Banner Sails Past Revenue Expectations

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The Neuvillette and Hu Tao double banner in Genshin Impact generated over $3 million in revenue on its first day, indicating high player interest.

The highly anticipated Neuvillette, a new five-star Hydro catalyst user, impressively showcases his power by defeating Tartaglia in a captivating cutscene. With the revelation that Neuvillette is actually the human form of the Dragon of Water, it hints at the possibility that he may possess even greater strength than the Hydro Archon, Furina. Additionally, Hu Tao is another well-liked character renowned for her distinctive playstyle.

The revenue performance of the ongoing Neuvillette and Hu Tao double banner in Genshin Impact can be seen in a chart. This Limited Character Banner was introduced a few days ago and showcases the five-star Hydro catalyst user Neuvillette as the only new character.

Players of Genshin Impact who are interested in adding Hu Tao and Neuvillette to their roster still have around two weeks to do so as the banner is set to expire on October 17. The recent addition of the Fontaine nation has also brought numerous notable characters whose stories can be discovered through the new Archon and Story Quests.

A chart published on GenshinLab's renowned website has unveiled intriguing insights concerning the sales performance of the current double banner on its debut day. According to the chart, the Neuvillette and Hu Tao double banner has generated an impressive revenue of over $3 million within the initial 24 hours. It is worth noting that these numbers solely represent sales from iOS devices on the Chinese server. The overall sales figures could potentially be significantly higher. Neuvillette, who has been eagerly anticipated by players, gained immense popularity due to his prominent appearances in various promotional videos by Fontaine. His significance in the game was further emphasized in Sumeru's story arc, where the Dendro Archon Nahida referred to him as Fontaine's Chief Justice. Prior to his inclusion as a playable character, Neuvillette showcased his extraordinary power in a remarkable cutscene, effortlessly defeating the 11th Harbinger Tartaglia with a single strike.

Neuvillette, the most recent storyline reveals, is actually the human incarnation of the Dragon of Water, one of the Seven Sovereigns. These powerful elemental dragons, known for their reign over the old world in Teyvat, ruled before the arrival of the Primordial One. This revelation suggests that Neuvillette may possess even greater strength than the Hydro Archon Furina, who has yet to unleash his true power in the game.

In terms of Neuvillette's prowess on the battlefield, he is widely regarded as one of the most enjoyable characters to play due to his unique Charged Attack, enabling players to unleash a highly potent Hydro beam. Furthermore, Neuvillette gains additional advantages when coupled with team compositions featuring multiple elemental elements, as one of his Passive Talents bestows buffs based on the number of elemental reactions he triggers.

Hu Tao, a five-star DPS unit, remains an S-tier character in Genshin Impact, even though she was introduced in early 2021. Both Hu Tao and the other character share a comparable playstyle, requiring players to actively monitor their HP.

Genshin Impact is currently accessible on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5, with a Switch edition currently in progress.

Source: GenshinLab