A leak from Genshin Impact has hinted at the upcoming release of five-star characters

A recent leak from Genshin Impact has provided a glimpse into the lineup of upcoming five-star characters that will be released during the latter half of the ongoing Fontaine cycle. With the introduction of the game's newest region, the HoYoverse RPG, the roster has already been enriched with a diverse range of unique characters. Version 4.1 recently introduced two new five-star characters, Neuvillette and Wriothesley, while Version 4.2 is expected to bring the highly-anticipated Furina and Charlotte. Now, leaks are hinting at additional characters that will join the playable cast in the future.

Although the aquatic Fontaine region has only received two updates thus far, Genshin Impact has already had several leaks regarding new characters from that region. Notable leaks have hinted at Navia's introduction in Version 4.3 as the first Geo character to join Genshin Impact's roster in nearly two years. Additionally, the long-rumored Cloud Retainer is reportedly set to arrive in Version 4.4. Further leaks have even suggested the addition of the newest playable Fatui Harbinger, with Arlecchino playing a significant role in Fontaine's story. Now, there are rumors circulating that Arlecchino, Clorinde, and more characters will be making their way to the Fontaine region in its second half.

Prominent Genshin Impact leaker Tao has recently shared new information regarding the character roadmap for the second half of the Fontaine region. The leaked roadmap provides details about new characters expected to be released from Version 4.5 through 4.8. The highly-anticipated Inazuma character, Chiori, is rumored to make her debut in the Version 4.5 update. Following that, Arlecchino is set to be introduced in Version 4.6. Version 4.7 will feature the arrival of Clorinde, the Champion Duelist of Fontaine. The Fontaine cycle is then expected to conclude with the introduction of a new, unannounced character named Emilie. Unfortunately, no information was provided regarding the rarities or any potential four-star characters in the leak.

The recent leaks of new characters coincide with Genshin Impact's ongoing trend of introducing impactful characters that have a significant influence on the game's meta. Neuvillette, in particular, has experienced remarkable success since his release, generating over $3 million USD in revenue from China alone. He has quickly become a popular and powerful DPS character. Leaks regarding Furina's abilities have hinted at the Hydro Archon possessing a unique HP-draining mechanic, where she sacrifices her own health as well as her allies' health to enhance her own abilities. The upcoming character Wriothesley also appears to be a favored choice for DPS roles, especially in Melt-based team compositions.

As Genshin Impact prepares to introduce a series of highly-anticipated characters, it is providing fans with numerous opportunities to earn more Primogems, both within the game and through external means. The introduction of new areas in Version 4.0 and 4.1 has brought plentiful rewards for players through exploration and new quests. The HoYoverse platform also frequently hosts web events that offer small Primogem rewards tied to upcoming characters and story events. Genshin Impact seems to have a wealth of thrilling roster additions in store, ensuring players will have ample chances to obtain their favorite characters.

Genshin Impact is currently available for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. Additionally, a version for the Nintendo Switch is currently being developed.