Genshin Impact Unveils Character Banner Rerun for Version 5.4

Genshin Impact Leak Hints at Wriothesley Rerun in Version 5.4

A recent leak suggests Wriothesley's highly anticipated return in Genshin Impact Version 5.4, over a year after his initial appearance. This news comes amidst ongoing concerns about the game's character rerun scheduling. With a roster exceeding 90 playable characters and limited banner slots, maintaining a fair system proves challenging. Even with the introduction of the Chronicled Banner, designed to address this issue, the long wait times between character reruns persist, as seen with Shenhe's extended absence.

The current banner system, even with the Chronicled Banner, struggles to accommodate the demand for reruns. The limited number of banner slots creates a bottleneck, making yearly reruns for all limited 5-star characters impossible. Until the developers implement a triple banner system, players should expect extended wait times.

Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, exemplifies this problem. His absence since November 8, 2023, has left many players eager for a rerun. This leak, originating from Flying Flame, suggests his return in Version 5.4. While Flying Flame's track record is mixed, the recent Spiral Abyss buff, which benefits Wriothesley's gameplay, lends some credence to the rumor.

Potential Version 5.4 Banner Composition:

The upcoming Version 5.4 is also rumored to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If the leak proves accurate, and Mizuki and Wriothesley share one Event Banner, the other banner might feature either Furina or Venti. Given the pattern of Archon character reruns, both are strong contenders. Version 5.4 is tentatively scheduled for February 12, 2025. However, players should approach this information cautiously, remembering that leaks are subject to change.