Summary
According to a recent leak,Genshin Impactmay be releasing both of its Lantern Rite characters in Version 5.4, implying that the length of an upcoming update will be shortened. The Lantern Rite has always had a special place inGenshin Impact, as it represents Teyvat’s take on the Lunar New Year. Traditionally, the Lantern Rite has been featured during the fifth content update of every region, allowing players to select a free 4-Star character from Liyue.
The latest Lantern Rite characters are Gaming andXianyun inGenshin Impact, introduced in Version 4.4. Both have been positively received by theGenshin Impactcommunity, with the latter creating new Plunge Attack teams for several characters. From a gameplay perspective, Version 4.4 may be a tough act to follow, but all rumors point towards Madame Ping being the 5-Star character for the upcoming Lantern Rite.
According to Iris Leaks, not only will the Lantern Rite take place in Version 5.4, but it will also see the debut of Madame Ping and a 4-Star Catalyst character from Liyue.Ping inGenshin Impactwill allegedly use Lanya as her name, and will be a 5-Star Hydro Polearm with an ability kit that focuses on Plunge Attacks. Both Lantern Rite characters will use the Medium Female model, and Ping is expected to resemble her appearance from the Version 3.4 cinematic.
Genshin Impact Could Be Adding Two Liyue Characters in Version 5.4
The information provided by Iris Leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, as the possibility of Version 5.4 featuring the Lantern Rite would require some major concessions, both from the developers and the community. Assuming the length of each patch remains unchanged, the Lantern Rite would take place during the second half of Version 5.3. However, since both Mavuika and Citlali are expected to headline theEvent Banners inGenshin Impactduring Version 5.3, the Lantern Rite would make the update needlessly crowded.
A reasonable solution would be to reduce the length of Version 5.2 by two weeks, in which case Version 5.4 would launch during the Lunar New Year. Given that Version 5.2 has no Archon Quests, manyGenshin Impactplayers would agree that it is the most suitable candidate. On the other hand,Xilonen inGenshin Impactis the only new character introduced in Version 5.1, so shaving off a week from the upcoming update would also make sense. While it remains to be seen howGenshin Impactwill be scheduled around the Lunar New Year, players should keep in mind that every Lantern Rite held after the first has come with a new 4-Star Liyue character.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
