According to a reliable source in the Genshin Impact community, the team at HoYoverse is adding three new characters in Version 6.3: Columbina, Zibai, and Illuga. Much like Version 5.3 in 2025, Genshin Impact is aiming for a strong start to 2026 by adding three characters to the playable roster. Whereas Version 5.3 was led by Mavuika, the star of Version 6.3 is intended to be Columbina – the Moon Maiden of Nod-Krai and former Fatui Harbingers. Columbina is expected to be a 5-Star Hydro Catalyst who provides buffs to Lunar Reactions, but Version 6.3 may have more in store for players than just the debut of a capstone to Nod-Krai teams.
The second half of Version 5.3 hosted the Lantern Rite, and the same schedule holds true for Version 6.3. As such, it is expected to introduce a new Liyue character to Genshin Impact, and all the rumors point towards it being the Celadon Mare, an Adeptus with ties to the Frost Moon and to Istaroth. While earlier speculation placed the Celadon Mare as an Anemo character, the truth may be different from what most players initially assumed.
Genshin Impact Leaks Character Banners Until Version 6.3
Thanks to recent datamining, Genshin Impact players can get a valuable overview of upcoming Nod-Krai characters all the way to Columbina's release.
Genshin Impact: Leaked Character List for Version 6.3
|
Name |
Gender |
Rarity |
Element |
Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Columbina |
Female |
5-Star |
Hydro |
Catalyst |
|
Zibai |
Female |
5-Star |
Geo |
Sword |
|
Illuga |
Male |
4-Star |
Geo |
Polearm |
As revealed by Uncle Kokomi via the development build of Version 6.3, the upcoming patch will introduce Columbina, Zibai, and Illuga as playable characters. The leak was backed by several sources in the Genshin Impact community, and while leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, Kokomi's track record speaks for itself. Seemingly, Columbina in Genshin Impact will be a dedicated support for Lunar Reactions, with her Hydro damage comparable to Furina in terms of output. On the other hand, the Celadon Mare will be introduced as Zibai – a 5-Star Geo Sword hypercarry for the Lunar-Crystallize reaction. Given Columbina's role, it is safe to assume she and Zibai will have synergistic kits.
To complete the trio, Genshin Impact will allegedly also introduce Illuga, a 4-Star Geo Polearm, whose ability kit will support the Lunar-Crystallize reaction. Illuga was previously mentioned by Varka and Flins during the Archon Quest in Version 6.1, and he's been described as an exemplary member of the Lightkeepers. Given his ability kit, it is safe to assume Illuga will be Zibai's favored teammate. Provided Kokomi's information is accurate, Version 6.3 will likely debut Columbina in the first half, leaving the second half to Zibai and Illuga. As a Genshin Impact character from Nod-Krai, it's unlikely that Illuga will feature in the Lantern Rite selector for 2026.
Notably, Version 6.3 will also introduce a new map expansion to Genshin Impact, implying that players won't be able to pre-farm for these characters. Official information about Columbina, Zibai, and Illuga should come out in early January 2026, though public datamining should be available shortly before December 3, 2025.
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!
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- 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
- How Long To Beat
- 294 hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 124.86 GB
- Wiki
