Summary
- According to a leak, Yelan and Bennett will get new outfits in Genshin Impact Version 5.8.
- Bennett's skin will likely be free, while Yelan's is expected to be in the in-game shop.
- Fans are excited for new skins for popular characters in the game.
A Genshin Impact leak has revealed that two popular playable units will finally receive new outfits in the upcoming Version 5.8. Even though Genshin Impact updates almost always revolve around the character roster, HoYoverse has not introduced many character cosmetics, at least compared to other action-RPG titles.
Genshin Impact typically releases new outfits during two annual events: the Lantern Rite Festival and the Summer event. These skins usually arrive in pairs, and the last characters to receive new outfits were Liyue's Hu Tao and Xiangling during the Lantern Rite event in Version 5.3.
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Genshin Impact’s annual summer-themed event is just around the corner, which means players are eager to find out which characters will receive new outfits. Fortunately, a Genshin Impact leaker named Shiroha has provided more details. According to the leak, Version 5.8 will introduce two new skins: one for the five-star character Yelan and another for the fan-favorite four-star, Bennett. Despite being released some time ago, both characters are still considered among the most popular on the roster. Yelan still holds the revenue record for a double banner, while Bennett remains one of the most-used four-star characters in Genshin Impact’s Spiral Abyss.
Genshin Impact 5.8: New Character Skins Expectation
- Yelan – New outfit obtainable through the in-game shop
- Bennett – New outfit obtainable for free during Version 5.8
As usual, if HoYoverse continues its pattern of releasing new skins, players can expect Bennett’s skin to be free to obtain during Genshin Impact Version 5.8. Yelan’s skin will likely be available only through the in-game shop, with HoYoverse typically offering a limited-time discount that expires at the end of the update. Overall, fans seem excited that HoYoverse is finally adding new skins for some of the game's most popular units, rather than trying to “revive” older characters by giving them new cosmetics.
Many players claim they will definitely try to get Bennett’s skin for free, especially since he's a favorite and one of the most-used characters on the roster, and certainly the most-used four-star unit. Some jokingly suggest that Bennett’s skin shouldn’t be free at all, as they consider him a five-star unit due to his unmatched performance on the field, surpassing even many five-star Pyro characters in Genshin Impact. Yelan getting a skin may also hint that she’ll be featured on a banner in Version 5.8.
This wouldn’t come as a big surprise, considering that leaks suggest Version 5.8 will not feature any new playable units, meaning four characters will receive reruns. However, many players may skip these banners altogether, as previous rumors hinted at new characters coming in Genshin Impact’s upcoming region Nod-Krai, which is expected to arrive after 5.8.
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
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- yes
