Summary
AGenshin Impactleak has revealed that two popular playable units will finally receive new outfits in the upcoming Version 5.8. Even thoughGenshin Impactupdates almost always revolve around the character roster, HoYoverse has not introduced many character cosmetics, at least compared to other action-RPG titles.
Genshin Impacttypically releases new outfits during two annual events: the Lantern Rite Festival and the Summer event. These skins usually arrive in pairs, and the last characters to receive new outfits were Liyue’s Hu Tao and Xiangling during the Lantern Rite event in Version 5.3.
Genshin Impact’s annual summer-themed event is just around the corner, which means players are eager to find out which characters will receive new outfits. Fortunately, aGenshin Impactleaker named Shiroha has provided moredetails. According to the leak, Version 5.8 will introduce two new skins: one for the five-star character Yelan and another for the fan-favorite four-star, Bennett. Despite being released some time ago, both characters are still considered among the most popular on the roster. Yelan still holds the revenue record for a double banner, while Bennett remains one of the most-used four-star characters inGenshin Impact’s Spiral Abyss.
Genshin Impact 5.8: New Character Skins Expectation
As usual, if HoYoverse continues its pattern of releasing new skins, players can expect Bennett’s skin to be free to obtain duringGenshin ImpactVersion 5.8. Yelan’s skin will likely be available only through the in-game shop, with HoYoverse typically offering a limited-time discount that expires at the end of the update. Overall, fans seem excited that HoYoverse is finally adding new skins for some of the game’s most popular units, rather than trying to “revive” older characters by giving them new cosmetics.
Many players claim they will definitely attempt to get Bennett’s skin for free, especially since he’s a favorite and one of the most-used characters on the roster, and certainly the most-used four-star unit. Some jokingly suggest that Bennett’s skin shouldn’t be free at all, as they consider him a five-star unit due to his unmatched performance on the field, surpassing even manyfive-star Pyro characters inGenshin Impact. Yelan getting a skin may also hint that she’ll be featured on a banner in Version 5.8.
This wouldn’t come as a big surprise, considering that leaks suggest Version 5.8 will not feature any new playable units, meaning four characters will receive reruns. However, many players may skip these banners altogether, as previous rumors hinted at newcharacters coming inGenshin Impact’s upcoming region Nod-Krai, which is expected to arrive after 5.8.
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