Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? During each new update, there’s usually at least one brand-new playable character introduced to the roster. They typically appear on event banners with increased drop rates, including one five-star character and three four-star characters.
While we know which characters are likely to appear on the next Genshin Impact banners, some characters featured in this guide might not be playable right now, but they can still be found in Genshin Impact. We’ve also included some characters who are rumored to join the free PC game down the line, but may not have an in-game model just yet. While none of this information is official until Hoyoverse says otherwise, here’s a round-up of all the current rumors and speculation.
The new and upcoming Genshin Impact characters are:
Genshin Impact 5.3 characters
Mavuika
Teyvat’s Claymore-wielding Pyro Archon was first revealed in the Ignition Teaser, released before Natlan’s debut. Mavuika is the God of War (no, not that one) though she has a great affinity for the people she presides over. We got our first look at Mavuika in-game in her Archon Quest in Genshin Impact 5.1.
Citlali
A fortune teller from the Masters of the Night-Wind tribe, Cryo Catalyst user Citlali renders her services to many prominent people in Natlan, including Mualani. Citlali’s English voice actor is Skyler Davenport, the same as March 7th in Honkai Star Rail.
Lan Yan
A venturous spirit from Liyue, Lan Yan is the master rattan weaver of the Chenyu Vale Artisans Association. Lan Yan is a four-star Anemo Catalyst user. Though Lan Yan’s drip marketing dropped at the same time as Mavuika’s, she won’t be available until the second half of 5.3.
Upcoming Genshin Impact characters
Yumemizuki Mizuki
Yumemizuki Mizuki is set to arrive in Genshin Impact 5.4. Hailing from Inazuma, Mizuki works as a Clinical Psychologist, and she is said to be a major shareholder of Aisa Bathhouse in Inazuma. We also know she uses the Anemo element, but apart from that, there isn’t much information about her just yet.
Iansan
Iansan was revealed in Act V of the Teyvat Chapter Storyline preview. This small but mighty Electro user wields a Polearm and has plenty of achievements under her belt. She holds the title of Champion Mentor in Natlan’s annual Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame. She’s also a fitness instructor, so we expect her to put us through our paces when she finally debuts.
Varka
Said to be the strongest person in Mondstadt, Varka is the Grand Master and Knight of Boreas, a subsection of the Knights of Favonius. As with most of the upcoming Genshin Impact characters, there’s no telling when Varka is likely to become available. Varka has been referenced by several characters over the course of Genshin Impact’s story, but he doesn’t have an in-game model. He’s currently away on an expedition, leaving Jean in charge of the Knights of Favonius.
Dainsleif
Dainsleif, the Bough Keeper, was officially announced by Hoyoverse during the 2020 Tokyo Game Show – however, no release date was attached. His voice actor has been announced, but we have no indication of when he might arrive. Dainsleif is from Khaenri’ah, an underground realm that is not part of Teyvat itself – so perhaps one day in the future we’ll meet Dainsleif when we explore his homeland.
These are all the new and upcoming Genshin Impact characters that are due to turn up in the gacha game sometime in the future. We’ll add new candidates as we discover them. Don’t forget to claim the latest Genshin Impact codes for free primogems.