Next Genshin Impact character banners: Version 4.7 and 4.8

Genshin Impact fans are curious about the character banners for the upcoming version updates. While HoYoverse had previously confirmed that Clorinde and Sigewinne would be the new 5-star units debuting in the 4.7 update, other rerun characters were unknown. Recently, the developers officially revealed the character banners for the upcoming version update in the 4.7 Special Program livestream.

As per the revelations, several fan-favorite characters will be returning in Genshin Impact's 4.7 update, alongside a brand-new Electro 4-star. Additionally, the developers have teased a new Dendro 5-star for version 4.8.

Let's take a look at all the characters that will become available on Genshin Impact's next banners.

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Who are the upcoming characters in Genshin Impact 4.5?

The first and second half characters of v4.5 (Image via HoYoverse)

First-half banners (March 13, 2024):

• Chiori (5-star Geo Sword)
• Arataki Itto (5-star Geo Claymore)

Second-half banners (April 2, 2024):

• Neuvillette (5-star Hydro Catalyst)
• Kaedehara Kazuha (5-star Anemo Sword)

Chronicled Wish banner:

• Albedo (5-star Geo Sword)
• Eula (5-star Cryo Claymore)
• Klee (5-star Pyro Catalyst)
• Diluc (5-star Pyro Claymore)
• Mona (5-star Hydro Catalyst)
• Jean (5-star Anemo Sword)

The 4.5 livestream revealed that Genshin Impact will offer five character banners starting from version 4.5, which is scheduled to be released on March 13, 2024. Doing so would allow HoYoverse to rerun older characters more often, given the ever-expanding roster of playable characters in this open-world RPG.

The Phase I banners will offer the event wish for the newest arrival, Chiori, called "Of Silken Clouds Woven", alongside the Arataki Itto banner, "Oni Royale". While the former is expected to be an amazing sub-DPS, the latter is known to be a solid main DPS choice.

The Phase II banners will feature the first rerun banner of Neuvillette, named "Decree of the Deeps", alongside the event wish for Kaedehara Kazuha, called "Leaves in the Wind." Both of them are strong units that are top-tier in the current meta.

Chronicled Wish banner (Image via HoYoverse)

The latest Chronicled Wish banner will offer several 5-star characters from the Mondstadt region, including Albedo, Klee, and Eula. It will also feature multiple 5-star weapons, and players can chart a course to obtain their selected item. They will be required to use fate points for this, similar to the Epitomized Invocation weapons banner.

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Who are the upcoming characters in Genshin Impact 4.7?

The first and second half characters of v4.7 (Image via HoYoverse)

First-half banners (June 5, 2024):

• Clorinde (5-star Electro Sword)
• Alhaitham (5-star Dendro Sword)

Second-half banners (June 25, 2024):

• Sigewinne (5-star Hydro Bow)
• Furina (5-star Hydro Sword)

The Version 4.7 Special Program livestream revealed that Clorinde's limited-time banner, "Illuminating Lightning", will debut during Phase I on June 5, 2024, alongside Alhaitham's rerun banner, "Caution in Confidence." While the former is expected to be a powerful DPS, the latter has already established himself as a top-tier damage dealer.

The Phase II banners, scheduled for June 25, 2024, will feature Sigewinne's 5-star event wish, "Romaritime Melsuserenity", and the Hydro Archon Furina's first rerun banner, "Chanson of Many Waters." Both characters wield the Hydro element and excel at supporting roles.

Additionally, Genshin Impact's 4.7 update will release a brand-new 4-star called Sethos during the first half. He will be a Bow user wielding an Electro vision.

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Upcoming characters in Genshin Impact 4.8

HoYoverse has recently teased a new character for Genshin Impact's version 4.8 via drip marketing. It will introduce Emilie as a new 5-star playable unit from the Dendro element.

While not much is known about this new entity, voice lines from other characters have indicated that Emilie is a famous perfumer at the Court of Fontaine.

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