Genshin Impact Version 6.5 Character Banners Officially Revealed
Genshin Impact is gearing up to launch a brand new gacha season soon.
The developers behind Genshin Impact are currently preparing for the release of version 6.5, aptly titled "Moon VI - The Foretold Encounter." Following their established tradition, HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo) has provided an early reveal of the upcoming character banners.
Linnea is confirmed to be the only new character making her debut in version 6.5. Earlier speculations and leaks regarding the banner composition have now been officially validated.
First Character Banner for Genshin Impact Version 6.5:
- Linnea (5-star rarity, Geo, Bow) [NEW]
- Chaska (5-star rarity, Anemo, Bow) [RERUN]
- Illugi (4-star rarity, Geo, Polearm) [RERUN]
- Aino (4-star rarity, Hydro, Claymore) [RERUN]
- Noelle (4-star rarity, Geo, Claymore) [RERUN]
Second Character Banner for Genshin Impact Version 6.5:
Only the 5-star characters have been confirmed for the second banner at this time:
- Lauma (5-star rarity, Dendro, Catalyst) [RERUN]
- Nefer (5-star rarity, Dendro, Catalyst) [RERUN]
The global release of Genshin Impact version 6.5 is anticipated on April 8th.
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