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

Genshin Impact's Wriothesley Rumored for Version 5.4 Rerun After Over a Year

A recent leak suggests Wriothesley, the Cryo Catalyst character, will finally receive his first rerun in Genshin Impact Version 5.4. This comes after a lengthy wait of over a year since his initial release in Version 4.1. The game's large roster of over 90 playable characters and limited rerun slots make maintaining a fair banner schedule a significant challenge for developers. With limited 5-star character slots available, many characters face extended wait times between appearances.

While the Chronicled Banner aimed to alleviate this issue, its effectiveness remains debated. Even with the Chronicled Banner, some characters, like Shenhe, experienced exceptionally long waits before their reruns. Until the implementation of triple banners, extended delays between character reruns are likely to persist.

Wriothesley's potential return in Version 5.4 is noteworthy, especially considering his recent synergy with the updated Spiral Abyss. However, the source of this information, Flying Flame, has a mixed track record regarding leaks, particularly concerning Natlan content. Therefore, players should approach this rumor with caution.

Version 5.4 is also anticipated to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If both Mizuki and Wriothesley are included, the remaining Event Banner slot(s) might feature either Furina or Venti, as they are the only Archons yet to receive sequential reruns. Version 5.4's projected release date is February 12, 2025.