Rumor: Genshin Impact Leaks Popular Character\'s Banner Rerun for Version 5.4

Genshin Impact 5.4 Leak Hints at Wriothesley Rerun After Over a Year

A recent leak suggests Wriothesley's highly anticipated return in Genshin Impact Version 5.4, marking over a year since his initial appearance. This news comes amidst ongoing concerns about the game's banner scheduling, complicated by the ever-growing roster of over 90 playable characters and limited rerun slots. With an average of one new 5-star character per update, the demand for reruns significantly outpaces the available banner space, creating a challenging situation for both players and developers.

While the Chronicled Banner aimed to alleviate this issue, its effectiveness remains debated. The extended wait for Shenhe's rerun (over 600 days) highlights the system's limitations. Until a triple banner system is implemented, players can expect prolonged waits between character reruns.

Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, exemplifies this problem. His absence from Event Banners since November 8, 2023, has left many fans eager for a chance to obtain him. The leak, originating from Flying Flame, predicts his return in Version 5.4. This is further supported by the recent Spiral Abyss adjustments which benefit his playstyle.

Wriothesley's Potential Return in Version 5.4

It's crucial to approach this leak with caution, as Flying Flame's track record isn't flawless. While their prediction of a new Chronicled Banner in Version 5.3 proved accurate, other leaks have been inaccurate.

Version 5.4 is also rumored to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If the leak is correct, and Mizuki and Wriothesley share the Event Banners, the remaining 5-star slots would likely feature either Furina or Venti. Given the established pattern of Archon character reruns, this is a plausible scenario. Version 5.4 is anticipated to launch on February 12, 2025.