Summary
- Genshin Impact's Version 5.5 will feature two new characters: Varesa and Iansan.
- The Phase 1 banner characters include Varesa, Xianyun, Iansan, Chevreuse, and Gaming.
- Fans are excited about the diverse four-star lineup, particularly Chevreuse, a well-loved character.
Genshin Impact has officially revealed all the banner characters that will appear in the first phase of the upcoming Version 5.5. Genshin Impact updates are always divided into two parts, each offering a different set of limited characters for approximately three weeks.
Genshin Impact's Special Program previously confirmed that the next update will feature two new characters, Varesa and Iansan. Varesa is the only new five-star character, which means the update will feature three rerun characters, and HoYoverse has already confirmed who they are.
Genshin Impact Reveals Two New Artifact Sets for Version 5.5
Genshin Impact reveals details about two new artifact sets set to arrive alongside Varesa and Iansan with the release of Version 5.5.
Each banner cycle features two five-star characters with a shared lineup of three four-star units. Genshin Impact's official social media accounts have finally revealed which four-star characters will appear on the banner. According to their recent post, Phase 1 of Genshin Impact Version 5.5 will feature Iansan, Chevreuse, and Gaming. The two limited five-star characters will be Varesa and Xianyun. HoYoverse likely paired these two characters because both of their kits revolve around a special type of attack, the Plunging Attack. To perform Plunging Attacks, players only need to use the attack button while mid-air, causing their character to launch into the ground and deal AoE damage.
Genshin Impact Version 5.5: Phase 1 Banner Characters Revealed
- Varesa (five-star Electro catalyst user)
- Xianyun (five-star Anemo catalyst user)
- Iansan (four-star Electro polearm user)
- Chevreuse (four-star Pyro polearm user)
- Gaming (four-star Pyro claymore user)
Many fans are excited about the announcement, claiming this will be one of the best banners in Genshin Impact’s history in terms of its four-star lineup. Some comments pointed out that they hesitated to pull for Varesa, but the four-star selection has convinced them to commit to this banner. One of the main reasons for the community’s excitement is that the oldest character on the banner, Chevreuse, was released on January 9, 2024.
This means it is highly unlikely that most players have already maxed out the constellations for these characters, so pulling for them will not result in essentially useless copies. The previous livestream event confirmed that Varesa will be a new five-star DPS character in Genshin Impact. Despite being her teacher, Iansan has a lower rarity and is expected to be a powerful Electro polearm support. The five-star rerun character, Xianyun, is also an off-field support who uses Anemo elemental powers.
Both Gaming and Chevreuse are fan-favorite four-star characters due to their unique gameplay. Gaming is an off-field support who also relies on Plunging Attacks, making him a perfect pairing for Xianyun. Chevreuse is best used in Pyro and Electro team compositions in Genshin Impact due to her ability to shred these specific elemental resistances.
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
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
