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Alright, folks, I’ve gotta talk about something I stumbled upon in the Genshin Impact world, and wow, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. So, bear with me.
First off, rumor has it that Version 5.8 won’t be dropping any new characters. Yeah, I was surprised too. Apparently, they’re usually pretty consistent with this whole “17 characters a patch” thing — it’s like their magic number or something. But nope, not this time around.
This news is interesting, especially when you think about Natlan. They’ve churned out 14 characters between Version 5.0 and 5.6. Fast forward a bit, we’ve got Skirk and Dahlia popping in at Version 5.7. Still with me? That bumps us up to 16 characters. So, shouldn’t there be one more? Oh, wait… leaks said a Hydro character was coming, but now… maybe not? Who was spreading this stuff anyway?
So, Uncle Kokomi — yeah, I know, unique name, right? — has spilled that Natlan won’t hit the 17 character mark. Honestly, maybe it’s a blessing in disguise. The game’s packed with enough characters to fill a small country. But hold on, we’re in for some major reruns. Remember Chasca, Mualani, and Citlali? They’re on their way back. And if you’ve been watching your Primogems like a hawk, this might help you save up for… wait, who was it again? Right, Nod-Krai.
It does raise a big question though. Natlan’s content schedule has been… well, let’s just say, “odd.” Kind of felt like a content desert, didn’t it? Just two map expansions by Version 4.4, while Fontaine’s been busy with four. Tollan, the Collective of Plenty — these were cool, don’t get me wrong. But on the road to Mare Jivari, it’s slim pickings.
And hey, remember when Itto’s Event Banner got shifted around? Like, stuff happens. Leaks aren’t always gospel, right? Not to mention all those mix-ups — seriously, who confused Lan Yan with Madame Ping? I mean, come on.
Anyway, Skirk and Dahlia are coming on June 18, 2025 (mark your calendars), and Version 5.8 hits the scene July 30, 2025. Brace yourselves, it’s gonna be something.
So, there you have it. Genshin’s always full of surprises, huh? Who knows what’s next.
