Highlights

  • Fans should keep an eye on March 13 for the possible launch of the next Genshin Impact patch update & exciting new content leaks.
  • Leaks suggest 4.5 will include the launch of Chiori, a third banner, and bundles with five-star weapons.
  • Characters like Arataki Itto, Neuvillette, and Kazuha may be reprised in Genshin Impact 4.5, along with event weapons.

As Genshin Impact players approach the month of March, there is a certain special date to write down: March 13. The next patch update is predicted to come on that day, following the patterns that players have seen before in Genshin Impact maintenance. Though it is meant to be a filler update, leaks and suggestions have good promise for what's meant to come.

This patch has had a lot of exciting leaks pop up. Anything from new bundles to new banners, there is a lot of talk about what to look forward to and keep hopes up for with Genshin Impact 4.5. There are also plenty of characters to look forward to seeing, including new Geo five-star sword user Chiori. Players who are looking forward to her should start saving up, especially since version 4.5 is estimated to give around 50 wishes.

Genshin Impact Chiori
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What's Known About Genshin Impact 4.5

New Characters and Reruns in 4.5

One of the most anticipated characters in the upcoming version is the new character, Chiori. From what's been seen about her kit in leaks, she seems to have a similar role to Albedo in parties. Her little puppet attacks alongside players and makes her work like a sub-DPS. Her burst deals AOE Geo DMG and her kit may also infuse her weapon with Geo similarly to Genshin Impact's Keqing.

But she isn't the only one on the way. Though there has been some back and forth about the matter, the predicted characters getting a rerun in this version are Genshin Impact's Arataki Itto, Neuvillette, and Kazuha. All of these units are strong and can be game-changing for the player who has the appropriate units for them. Kazuha is a catch-all who can replace other units like Venti, Sucrose, or Lynette. Neuvillette is game-breaking, enough to the point that one of the popular Spiral Abyss teams from his launch version was just him alone. For Itto, it's recommended that players have the following:

  • Gorou (designated support)
  • Albedo (Geo sub-DPS)
  • Zhongli (Geo support and potential sub-DPS)
  • Bennett (buffer/healer)

New Additions to Genshin Impact

Perhaps one of the biggest things being added to Genshin Impact, according to recent rumors, is a third banner. It is also limited, but likely to remain in place for the entire patch rather than work like the other banners--however, that is speculation at the moment. It's said to be a regional banner, featuring Genshin Impact characters from one nation and one nation only. In version 4.5, it's rumored to be Mondstadt that dominates this regional banner.

As of right now, the characters people are saying are on the banner include Genshin Impact's Albedo, Klee, and Eula. It's also implied that their signature weapons will be on the banner as well, which leaves fans wondering what will show up for Klee and Albedo, whose best-in-slot weapons were limited four-star event weapons. Speaking of weapons, the free weapon during the version's event is allegedly a four-star HP sub-stat polearm--which is odd, since it doesn't appear to be good for any of the rate-up characters. However, it may be good for:

  • Arlecchino (Speculation)
  • Yao Yao
  • Chevreuse

There is also a bundle coming to the Genshin Impact shop that is said to feature sets of five-star weapons. It is, of course, paid. There were a lot of misconceptions surrounding the introduction of this bundle. At first, rumors spread that it would be possible to buy weapons with Starglitter, obtained from wishing on banners, in the shop alongside the other four-star characters and weapons. However, this has had no backing from any reliable leakers; instead, this bundle has the backing and support from data miners.