Genshin Impact Xilonen drip marketing date speculation

Genshin Impact 5.0 is nearing its release, meaning the developers will drip-market the new playable characters for version 5.1 very soon. It is speculated that the 5.1 update will release Xilonen as the new 5-star unit. She is rumored to be an amazing support who can provide a lot of buffs to the entire team.

Travelers curious about Xilonen's potential announcement can find more details below, as this article will cover her expected drip marketing date based on all the previous Genshin Impact drip marketing patterns.

Note: The following info is based on leaks and speculations and is subject to change.

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Genshin Impact expected Xilonen drip marketing date

Xilonen is expected to be in version 5.1 (Image via HoYoverse)

Based on the leaks by DK2 and shared by hxg_diluc on X, it is speculated that Xilonen will debut in the Genshin Impact 5.1 update. hxg_diluc is one of the most reliable sources in the community, so the info is likely credible.

At any rate, assuming Xilonen will be released in version 5.1, Travelers can expect the developers to drip market her two days before version 5.0 goes live. This is because all the new characters are usually revealed two days before the update that precedes their release update.

Here are some examples:

• Mualani, Kinich, and Kachina will be released in version 5.0 but were announced two days before the version 4.8 update.
• Emilie was released in version 4.8 but was revealed two days before the version 4.7 update.
• Clorinde and Sigewinne were released in version 4.7 but were announced two days before version 4.6 went live.
• Arlecchino was released in version 4.6 but was revealed two days before the version 4.5 update.

Based on this, it is safe to assume that HoYoverse will drip market Xilonen on August 26, 2024, around 6 pm (UTC+8), since version 5.0 will be released on August 28, 2024.

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More about Xilonen

The Natlan Ignition Teaser confirmed that Xilonen has Geo vision, which can be seen on her chest attached to a pendant, strongly hinting at the availability of her playable status. Additionally, she is from the Nanatzcayan tribe, also known as Children of Echoes, who specialize in mining and are famous for their dancing culture.

Xilonen is also rumored to be a Sword user, as per leaks via HomDGCat, another reliable leaker who usually shares all the beta-related information.

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