Genshin Impact upcoming banners: Version 4.2 to 4.8 character release leaks and rerun schedule

Current Genshin Impact leaks involve banners from Versions 4.2 to 4.8. That's several months' worth of characters who have had their general release windows leaked. A few reruns for 4.2 and 4.3 have also been unveiled online. The content found in leaks isn't always 100% accurate. However, there is a good chance that some of the details described by the leakers below could have some truth to them — given their track records.

This article will cover all the known information about upcoming banners that have been leaked for Versions 4.2 to 4.8. Various credible sources such as Uncle SH, Hutao Lover, and Merlin Impact will be referenced below with regard to the details surrounding some new characters and their potential release versions.

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Genshin Impact banners from Version 4.2 to 4.8 leaked

Genshin Impact 4.2 banners

According to the recent Version 4.2 leaks, it would appear as though the current banner schedule is as follows:

• 1st Half: Baizhu and Furina as the 5-stars, with Charlotte, Beidou, and Collei as the featured 4-stars
• 2nd Half: Ayato and Cyno as the 5-stars, with Kuki Shinobu, Xiangling, and Kirara as the featured 4-stars

Leakers hxg_diluc and Full Stop Chan are the ones behind this information. It is currently confirmed that Furina and Charlotte will be in the 4.2 patch since they appear as playable characters in the 4.2 beta.

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Genshin Impact 4.3 banners

According to the official announcement from HoYoverse, the version 4.3 banners will feature the following:

• 1st Half: Navia and Kamisato Ayaka as the 5-stars
• 2nd Half: Raiden Shogun and Yoimiya as the 5-stars, with Chevreuse as the featured 4-stars

Navia has been revealed to be a 5-star Geo Claymore user who specializes in the Crystallize Elemental Reaction, while Chevreuse is a 4-star Pyro Polearm who is designed to be a Pyro and Electro support.

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Genshin Impact 4.4 banners

HoYoverse has revealed the banner schedule for version 4.4. The following characters are slated to appear in this update:

• 1st Half: Xianyun and Nahida as the 5-stars, and Gaming as a 4-star
• 2nd Half: Xiao and Yae Miko as the 5-stars

Xianyun aka Cloud Retainer will be the new 5-star planned for this update and she can use the Anemo element. Furthermore, it is worth noting that Gaming aka Lion Dance Boy will also appear in the 4.4 update as a 4-star Pyro unit.

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Genshin Impact 4.5 banners

The version 4.5 livestream has confirmed the characters for the Genshin Impact 4.5 update. Let's take a look at the banner order:

• 1st Half: Chori and Itto as the 5-stars
• 2nd Half: Neuvillette and Kazuha as the 5-stars

The first half banners will include the brand-new character, Chiori, alongside Arataki Itto. The second half will then offer Neuvillette and Kaedehara Kazuha.

Chronicled Wish banner (Image via HoYoverse)

Moreover, a new type of banner called Chronicled Wish will also be introduced in v4.5 and offers several 5-star characters from Mondstadt and 5-star weapons.

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Genshin Impact 4.6 banners

HoYoverse has confirmed that the much anticipated Fatui Harbinger, Arlecchino, will debut in version 4.6. She will be from the Pyro element and wield a Polearm as her weapon. Here is the banner schedule:

• 1st Half: Arlecchino and Lyney as the 5-stars
• 2nd Half: Wanderer and Baizhu as the 5-stars

Arlecchino is known to be featured on the first-half banners alongside Lyney, whereas, the second half will see the return of the former Fatui Harbinger, Wanderer, and Baizhu.

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Genshin Impact 4.7 banners

The developers have recently announced that Version 4.7 will feature two new 5-star characters, Sigewinne and Clorinde. Moreover, a new 4-star named Sethos will also make his debut. Let's look at the 4.7 banner schedule:

• 1st Half: Clorinde and Alhaitham as the 5-stars, and Sethos as a 4-star
• 2nd Half: Sigewinne and Furina as the 5-stars

While Clorinde will be a main DPS unit from the Electro element wielding a sword, Sigewinne will be a Hydro Bow user capable of healing the entire party.

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Genshin Impact 4.8 banners

During the recent livestream, the officials revealed all the 5-star characters who will be featured on the Event Wishes in the upcoming version 4.8 update. Here is a complete banner schedule:

• 1st Half: Navia and Nilou as the 5-stars
• 2nd Half: Emilie and Yelan as the 5-stars

Emilie is the only new playable character in version 4.8 and she will be available in the second phase. She is a 5-star Dendro unit that uses a Polearm and relies on the Burning reaction for more of her damage.

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