Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2024: Release date, character skins, and more

Genshin Impact will see the return of the Lantern Rite festival in the upcoming 4.4 update, releasing on January 31, 2024. This is a yearly affair that takes place during the Lunar New Year, and this will be the fourth iteration of it. According to the official information, the upcoming celebration will be accompanied by new characters, weapons, skins, and more.

To make things easier for fans, this article will summarize everything revealed about the Lantern Rite festival and Genshin Impact's 4.4 update.

Note: Some of the information provided in this article is based on leaks and is subject to change.

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Genshin Impact 4.4 update: Lantern Rite leaks overview

HoYoverse has revealed that Genshin Impact's 4.4 update will go live on January 31, 2024, and will see the return of the Lantern Rite festival in Liyue. Travelers will get to revisit this nation, which will also get the map expansion of Chenyu Vale.

Here is an overview of everything coming to the game in version 4.4.

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New characters

Genshin Impact's 4.4 update will see the addition of two new playable characters to the game's roster. One of these will be the human form of Cloud Retainer, called Xianyun, who will be a 5-star Anemo Catalyst. It would be fitting to release her during the Lantern Rite considering she is an Adeptus.

Here is the expected gacha banner schedule for the Genshin Impact 4.4 update:

• First phase (January 31-February 21) - Xianyun + Nahida, with Gaming
• Second phase (February 20-March 12) - Xiao + Yae Miko

A new 4-star Pyro character from Liyue, named Gaming, will also arrive during Phase I of version 4.4. He was previously referred to as Lion-dance Boy and fans got a peek at him on the artwork for the Lantern Rite main event.

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New weapons

Crane's Echoing Call, as seen in 4.4 livestream (Image via HoYoverse)

The new 4.4 update will introduce Xianyun's 5-star signature weapon, called "Crane's Echoing Call." It is an attack scaling weapon that synergizes perfectly with her kit.

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New character skins

Genshin Impact's 4.4 update will release new outfits for three in-game characters - Shenhe, Ganyu, and Xingqui. The names of all three skins are as follows:

• Shenhe: Frostflower Dew
• Ganyu: Twilight Blossom
• Xingqiu: Bamboo Rain

Ganyu and Shenhe are both disciples of Cloud Retainer, and are featured on the artwork for the version 4.4 flagship event. Players can see their new outfits in the video above.

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Lantern Rite event information

HoYoverse has revealed that the flagship event will be called "Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze." Players can see the official artwork for it in the post above. It showcases the new characters along with Ganyu and Shenhe in their new outfits.

The event is expected to reward players with Primogems, Hero's With, Talent Books, and more.

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