Genshin Impact

New and Upcoming Playable Characters (Version 5.5)

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Genshin Impact - New and Upcoming Playable Characters (Version 5.5)

Check out this guide for a list of new and upcoming Characters in Genshin Impact! We have the current list of characters as of Version 5.5 and list of possible future characters!

List of Contents

New Character Release Updates

Available Characters in Version 5.5 Update

Character Element Weapon
Varesa Varesa (5★)
Electro Electro
Catalyst Catalyst
Xilonen Xilonen (5★)
Geo Geo
Sword Sword
Xianyun Xianyun (5★)
Anemo Anemo
Catalyst Catalyst
Venti Venti (5★)
Anemo Anemo
Bow Bow
Iansan Iansan (4★)
Electro Electro
Polearm Polearm

Varesa, Iansan, and Xianyun in Phase 1

Phase 1 Banners
Genshin Impact - Cornucopia of Contention GachaCornucopia of Contention Genshin Impact - The Crane Soars Skyward GachaThe Crane Soars Skyward

Varesa and Iansan's release, as well as Sigewinne's rerun banner, is available in Phase 1 of Version 5.5 between March 26 and April 15, 2025!

Venti and Xilonen in Phase 2

Phase 1 Banners
Genshin Impact - Ballad in Goblets GachaBallad in Goblets Genshin Impact - ForgefireForgefire's Blessing

Phase 2 of Version 5.5 features Venti and Xilonen's rerun banners, available from April 15, 2025 to May 6, 2025!

Version 5.5 Release Date and Details

Upcoming Character Releases

Escoffier in Version 5.6

Genshin - Escoffier Element

Escoffier was teased in Genshin Impact's social media, meaning she will be releasing in Version 5.6!

Version 5.6 Release Date

Teased Characters for Version 5.6 and Beyond

Genshin - Silhouette Character Previews for Version 5.4 Onwards

During the Version 5.3 Livestream, seven character silhouettes were revealed and confirmed to be upcoming characters for the next 6 months.

They will likely be released in groups of two or three for Version 5.4 to 5.7, following the usual update pattern for Genshin Impact.

Possible Upcoming Release for Ifa and Skirk

Character Element Weapon
Skirk Skirk (TBD)
? ?
TBD
Ifa Ifa (TBD)
Anemo Anemo
TBD

The center character seems to be similar to Skirk's appearance in the Archon Quest Chapter 4 Act 5. To Skirk's immediate left is a character that seem to match Ifa's drawing from the Archon Quest Chapter 5 Act 4.

Character Release Dates

List of Playable Characters

Release Date Character Rarity Element
03/26/2025 Genshin - Varesa Icon Varesa ★ 5 Genshin - ElectroElectro
03/26/2025 Genshin - Iansan Icon Iansan ★ 4 Genshin - ElectroElectro
02/12/2025 Genshin - Mizuki Icon Mizuki ★ 5 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
01/21/2025 Genshin - Lan Yan Icon Lan Yan ★ 4 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
01/01/2025 Genshin - Traveler (Pyro) Icon Traveler (Pyro) ★ 5 Genshin - PyroPyro
01/01/2025 Genshin - Citlali Icon Citlali ★ 5 Genshin - CryoCryo
01/01/2025 Genshin - Mavuika Icon Mavuika ★ 5 Genshin - PyroPyro
11/20/2024 Genshin - Chasca Icon Chasca ★ 5 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
11/20/2024 Genshin - Ororon Icon Ororon ★ 4 Genshin - ElectroElectro
10/09/2024 Genshin - Xilonen Icon Xilonen ★ 5 Genshin - GeoGeo
09/17/2024 Genshin - Kinich Icon Kinich ★ 5 Genshin - DendroDendro
08/28/2024 Genshin - Mualani Icon Mualani ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
08/28/2024 Genshin - Kachina Icon Kachina ★ 4 Genshin - GeoGeo
08/06/2024 Genshin - Emilie Icon Emilie ★ 5 Genshin - DendroDendro
06/25/2024 Genshin - Sigewinne Icon Sigewinne ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
06/05/2024 Genshin - Clorinde Icon Clorinde ★ 5 Genshin - ElectroElectro
06/05/2024 Genshin - Sethos Icon Sethos ★ 4 Genshin - ElectroElectro
04/24/2024 Genshin - Arlecchino Icon Arlecchino ★ 5 Genshin - PyroPyro
03/13/2024 Genshin - Chiori Icon Chiori ★ 5 Genshin - GeoGeo
01/31/2024 Genshin - Xianyun Icon Xianyun ★ 5 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
01/31/2024 Genshin - Gaming Icon Gaming ★ 4 Genshin - PyroPyro
01/09/2024 Genshin - Chevreuse Icon Chevreuse ★ 4 Genshin - PyroPyro
12/20/2023 Genshin - Navia Icon Navia ★ 5 Genshin - GeoGeo
11/08/2023 Genshin - Furina Icon Furina ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
11/08/2023 Genshin - Charlotte Icon Charlotte ★ 4 Genshin - CryoCryo
10/17/2023 Genshin - Wriothesley Icon Wriothesley ★ 5 Genshin - CryoCryo
09/27/2023 Genshin - Neuvillette Icon Neuvillette ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
09/05/2023 Genshin - Freminet Icon Freminet ★ 4 Genshin - CryoCryo
08/16/2023 Genshin - Traveler (Hydro) Icon Traveler (Hydro) ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
08/16/2023 Genshin - Lynette Icon Lynette ★ 4 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
08/16/2023 Genshin - Lyney Icon Lyney ★ 5 Genshin - PyroPyro
05/24/2023 Genshin - Kirara Icon Kirara ★ 4 Genshin - DendroDendro
05/02/2023 Genshin - Baizhu Icon Baizhu ★ 5 Genshin - DendroDendro
05/02/2023 Genshin - Kaveh Icon Kaveh ★ 4 Genshin - DendroDendro
03/21/2023 Genshin - Mika Icon Mika ★ 4 Genshin - CryoCryo
03/01/2023 Genshin - Dehya Icon Dehya ★ 5 Genshin - PyroPyro
01/18/2023 Genshin - Alhaitham Icon Alhaitham ★ 5 Genshin - DendroDendro
01/18/2023 Genshin - Yaoyao Icon Yaoyao ★ 4 Genshin - DendroDendro
12/07/2022 Genshin - Wanderer Icon Wanderer ★ 5 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
12/07/2022 Genshin - Faruzan Icon Faruzan ★ 4 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
11/18/2022 Genshin - Layla Icon Layla ★ 4 Genshin - CryoCryo
11/02/2022 Genshin - Nahida Icon Nahida ★ 5 Genshin - DendroDendro
10/14/2022 Genshin - Nilou Icon Nilou ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
09/28/2022 Genshin - Candace Icon Candace ★ 4 Genshin - HydroHydro
09/28/2022 Genshin - Cyno Icon Cyno ★ 5 Genshin - ElectroElectro
09/09/2022 Genshin - Dori Icon Dori ★ 4 Genshin - ElectroElectro
08/24/2022 Genshin - Traveler (Dendro) Icon Traveler (Dendro) ★ 5 Genshin - DendroDendro
08/24/2022 Genshin - Tighnari Icon Tighnari ★ 5 Genshin - DendroDendro
08/24/2022 Genshin - Collei Icon Collei ★ 4 Genshin - DendroDendro
07/13/2022 Genshin - Heizou Icon Heizou ★ 4 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
06/21/2022 Genshin - Shinobu Icon Shinobu ★ 4 Genshin - ElectroElectro
05/31/2022 Genshin - Yelan Icon Yelan ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
03/30/2022 Genshin - Ayato Icon Ayato ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
02/16/2022 Genshin - Yae Miko Icon Yae Miko ★ 5 Genshin - ElectroElectro
01/05/2022 Genshin - Yun Jin Icon Yun Jin ★ 4 Genshin - GeoGeo
01/05/2022 Genshin - Shenhe Icon Shenhe ★ 5 Genshin - CryoCryo
12/14/2021 Genshin - Gorou Icon Gorou ★ 4 Genshin - GeoGeo
12/14/2021 Genshin - Itto Icon Itto ★ 5 Genshin - GeoGeo
11/02/2021 Genshin - Thoma Icon Thoma ★ 4 Genshin - PyroPyro
09/21/2021 Genshin - Kokomi Icon Kokomi ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
09/01/2021 (PlayStation)
10/13/2021 (All)		 Genshin - Aloy Icon Aloy ★ 5 Genshin - CryoCryo
09/01/2021 Genshin - Raiden Icon Raiden ★ 5 Genshin - ElectroElectro
09/01/2021 Genshin - Sara Icon Sara ★ 4 Genshin - ElectroElectro
08/10/2021 Genshin - Yoimiya Icon Yoimiya ★ 5 Genshin - PyroPyro
08/10/2021 Genshin - Sayu Icon Sayu ★ 4 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
07/01/2021 Genshin - Traveler (Electro) Icon Traveler (Electro) ★ 5 Genshin - ElectroElectro
07/01/2021 Genshin - Ayaka Icon Ayaka ★ 5 Genshin - CryoCryo
6/29/2021 Genshin - Kazuha Icon Kazuha ★ 5 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
5/18/2021 Genshin - Eula Icon Eula ★ 5 Genshin - CryoCryo
4/28/2021 Genshin - Yanfei Icon Yanfei ★ 4 Genshin - PyroPyro
4/7/2021 Genshin - Rosaria Icon Rosaria ★ 4 Genshin - CryoCryo
3/2/2021 Genshin - Hu Tao Icon Hu Tao ★ 5 Genshin - PyroPyro
2/3/2021 Genshin - Xiao Icon Xiao ★ 5 Genshin - AnemoAnemo
1/12/2021 Genshin - Ganyu Icon Ganyu ★ 5 Genshin - CryoCryo
12/23/2020 Genshin - Albedo Icon Albedo ★ 5 Genshin - GeoGeo
12/01/2020 Genshin - Zhongli Icon Zhongli ★ 5 Genshin - GeoGeo
12/01/2020 Genshin - Xinyan Icon Xinyan ★ 4 Genshin - PyroPyro
11/11/2020 Genshin - Tartaglia Icon Tartaglia ★ 5 Genshin - HydroHydro
11/11/2020 Genshin - Diona Icon Diona ★ 4 Genshin - CryoCryo
10/20/2020 Genshin - Klee Icon Klee ★ 5 Genshin - PyroPyro
9/27/2020 Genshin - Venti Icon Venti ★ 5 Genshin - AnemoAnemo

Future Characters

Characters That Appear in the Story

Release Date Character Rarity Element
TBA Genshin - Dainsleif Icon Dainsleif TBA Unknown
TBA Genshin - Skirk Icon Skirk TBA Unknown
TBA Genshin - Ifa Icon Ifa TBA Anemo

Characters from Official Channels

These characters have been shown in different media such as either YouTube, Twitter, or HoYoVerse's official website.

Release Date Character Rarity Element
TBA Genshin - Pulcinella Icon Pulcinella TBA TBA
TBA Genshin - Pierro Icon Pierro TBA TBA
TBA Genshin - Columbina Icon Columbina TBA TBA
TBA Genshin - Pantalone Icon Pantalone TBA TBA
TBA Genshin - Dottore Icon Dottore TBA TBA
TBA Genshin - Sandrone Icon Sandrone TBA TBA

Characters Mentioned In-Game

Release Date Character Rarity Element
TBA Varka TBA TBA
TBA Tsaritsa TBA Genshin - CryoCryo

Which Character Do You Want to See Next?

Tsaritsa 223
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Dainsleif 4452
Votes
Varka 370
Votes
Signora 906
Votes
Skirk 332
Votes
Pierro 34
Votes
Columbina 410
Votes
Pulcinella 32
Votes
Pantalone 119
Votes
Dottore 189
Votes
Sandrone 63
Votes
Capitano 190
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Ifa 16
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List of All Characters

Characters by Element
Genshin - Pyro Characters Pyro Genshin - Anemo Characters Anemo Genshin - Electro Characters Electro Genshin - Hydro Characters Hydro
Genshin - Dendro Characters Dendro Genshin - Geo CharactersGeo Genshin - Cryo CharactersCryo

Playable Characters

All Playable Characters
Chasca Chasca Faruzan Faruzan Heizou Heizou Jean Jean
Kazuha Kazuha Lan Yan Lan Yan Lynette Lynette Mizuki Mizuki
Sayu Sayu Sucrose Sucrose Traveler (Anemo) Traveler (Anemo) Venti Venti
Wanderer Wanderer Xianyun Xianyun Xiao Xiao Aloy Aloy
Ayaka Ayaka Charlotte Charlotte Chongyun Chongyun Citlali Citlali
Diona Diona Eula Eula Freminet Freminet Ganyu Ganyu
Kaeya Kaeya Layla Layla Mika Mika Qiqi Qiqi
Rosaria Rosaria Shenhe Shenhe Wriothesley Wriothesley Alhaitham Alhaitham
Baizhu Baizhu Collei Collei Emilie Emilie Kaveh Kaveh
Kinich Kinich Kirara Kirara Nahida Nahida Tighnari Tighnari
Traveler (Dendro) Traveler (Dendro) Yaoyao Yaoyao Beidou Beidou Clorinde Clorinde
Cyno Cyno Dori Dori Fischl Fischl Iansan Iansan
Keqing Keqing Lisa Lisa Ororon Ororon Raiden Raiden
Razor Razor Sara Sara Sethos Sethos Shinobu Shinobu
Traveler (Electro) Traveler (Electro) Varesa Varesa Yae Miko Yae Miko Albedo Albedo
Chiori Chiori Gorou Gorou Itto Itto Kachina Kachina
Navia Navia Ningguang Ningguang Noelle Noelle Traveler (Geo) Traveler (Geo)
Xilonen Xilonen Yun Jin Yun Jin Zhongli Zhongli Ayato Ayato
Barbara Barbara Candace Candace Furina Furina Kokomi Kokomi
Mona Mona Mualani Mualani Neuvillette Neuvillette Nilou Nilou
Sigewinne Sigewinne Tartaglia Tartaglia Traveler (Hydro) Traveler (Hydro) Xingqiu Xingqiu
Yelan Yelan Amber Amber Arlecchino Arlecchino Bennett Bennett
Chevreuse Chevreuse Dehya Dehya Diluc Diluc Gaming Gaming
Hu Tao Hu Tao Klee Klee Lyney Lyney Mavuika Mavuika
Thoma Thoma Traveler (Pyro) Traveler (Pyro) Xiangling Xiangling Xinyan Xinyan
Yanfei Yanfei Yoimiya Yoimiya

Upcoming Characters

All Upcoming Characters
Alice Alice Capitano Capitano Columbina Columbina Dainsleif Dainsleif
Dottore Dottore Escoffier Escoffier Ifa Ifa Pantalone Pantalone
Pierro Pierro Pulcinella Pulcinella Sandrone Sandrone Skirk Skirk
Tsaritsa Tsaritsa Varka Varka

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Comment

31 Anonymousabout 2 months

seems like we will have 2 male characters for 5.0 beside kinich, most are electro and anemo and 1 cryo, waiting for skirk which will be rerun with citlali

30 Anonymous2 months

Capitano is dead guys. He won't be playable. Move on.

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