Summary
- The Chronicled Banner is returning in Version 5.3 of Genshin Impact, allowing players a chance to obtain notable 5-stars such as Baizhu, Ganyu, or Xiao.
- There is no guarantee that the Chronicled Banner will return on a set schedule, causing some fan frustration.
- Version 5.3 will launch on January 1, 2025.
The Chronicled Banner is coming back in Version 5.3, as the latest Genshin Impact livestream revealed which characters and weapons will feature in its second iteration. While the original Chronicled Banner was met with much controversy, the developers of Genshin Impact have decided to bring it back for Version 5.3 during the Lantern Rite – with some notable adjustments. Namely, Genshin Impact characters no longer need to have three banner appearances to feature in the Chronicled Banner.
Given that Shenhe in Genshin Impact was last featured 619 days ago, and has only had one rerun since her debut in Version 2.4, she was the perfect candidate for the new Chronicled Banner. With over 90 playable characters, it has become an impossible task for Genshin Impact to organize a consistent banner schedule, and the Chronicled Banner was designed to alleviate the burden. While many players see it as a band-aid fix to a larger problem, it would seem that the developers aren't yet ready to commit to triple banners in Genshin Impact.
The new Chronicled Banner in Genshin Impact is themed around Liyue characters (and Tartaglia), allowing players a chance to obtain notable 5-stars such as Baizhu, Ganyu, or Xiao. By contrast, the 5-star weapons featured in the new Chronicled Banner are a lot less valuable, as many of them are either outdated or underwhelming – though Primordial Jade Cutter and Polar Star should attract plenty of interest. It can safely be assumed that players will be able to obtain 4-star Liyue characters as well, but it remains to be seen if Lan Yan will also be present in the pool. The banner was announced on the latest livestream, but it was also shared with the Genshin Impact community on Reddit by Bisentinel.
Genshin Impact: Chronicled Wish Banner for Version 5.3
Characters
Baizhu – Dendro Catalyst
Shenhe – Cryo Polearm
Keqing – Electro Sword
Ganyu – Cryo Bow
Xiao – Anemo Polearm
Tartaglia – Hydro Bow
Qiqi – Cryo Sword
Weapons
Primordial Jade Cutter
Summit Shaper
The Unforged
Calamity Queller
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Jadefall's Splendor
Memory of Dust
Polar Star
Amos' Bow
Given the absence of Yelan and Xianyun, the developers have all but confirmed that the purpose of the Chronicled Banner is akin to a retirement home for old or unpopular Genshin Impact characters. While the format of the Chronicled Banner itself is sound, the main issue that Genshin Impact players have is its lack of consistency. There is no guarantee that the Chronicled Banner will return on a set schedule, and it took almost a year for it to feature again.
Version 5.3 will launch on January 1, 2025, and the Chronicled Banner will have separate pity from the Event Banners. Given that there is no way of knowing if the Chronicled Banner will rerun in the future, Genshin Impact players are advised to only spend their Primogems if they can guarantee the 5-star of their choice. It should be noted that the Lantern Rite in Genshin Impact will award players with a grand total of 20 Intertwined Wishes via login rewards and in-game mail.
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
