Genshin Impact 5.0 to be anniversary patch, as per leaks

The upcoming 5.0 Natlan update will celebrate Genshin Impact's fourth anniversary. According to a recent leak from reliable source White__fx1, the next anniversary will fall during the upcoming Natlan update. HoYoverse's open-world action-adventure RPG title was released on September 20, 2020, and has gained tons of global recognition since then.

Looking back at the last three anniversaries, officials will most likely host grand celebrations and distribute exciting rewards with their expanding player base. This article will provide information about Genshin Impact's fourth anniversary.

Disclaimer: Some aspects of this article are based on leaks and are subject to change. Readers are advised to take all the information with a grain of salt.

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Genshin Impact's fourth-anniversary date and version leaked

Popular leaker White__fx1 disclosed in their latest leak about the upcoming anniversary of the Genshin Impact 5.0 update. This scooper is known to disclose accurate information about characters and updates in the past.

According to the leak, the upcoming fourth-anniversary celebration will take place on September 28, 2024, and will distribute exciting rewards to the community. This will happen during the Natlan update, expected to launch on August 28, 2024.

Following the leak, it unveils the official game icon that shows Paimon with a "4th" in the top-left corner. Like in the past, the leaked icon will probably replace the existing one during the anniversary period to represent the game's journey reaching its fourth year of completion.

With the fourth anniversary taking place during the Natlan update, players can expect free rewards during the version 5.0 update. You can learn more details about the freebies in the 5.0 Special Program, scheduled for August 16, 2024. During the livestream, expect the developers to disclose all the free rewards alongside other in-game announcements.

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What to expect from the Anniversary 2024 free rewards?

Genshin Impact's anniversary has always been a topic of debate, as many show mixed feelings about the lack of free rewards when compared to other gacha games.

Information about the fourth anniversary free rewards is unknown at the moment. Speculations suggest it will be similar to the free rewards handed out during the third anniversary. Here is a quick overview of the anniversary 2023 rewards:

• Intertwined Fates
• Primogems
• Free companion & gadgets
• Fragile Resins
• Mora
• Mystic Enhancement Ores

Note that the rewards listed above are a representation of the 2023 anniversary rewards and do not correspond to the free rewards that will be given on the fourth anniversary.

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