Genshin Impact reveals new characters in version 5.1 livestream

Key points

  • Version 5.1 introduces Xilonen, Citlali, and Ororon to Genshin Impact.
  • A new reward structure offers Primogems for exploration progress in each zone.
  • Players should expect new characters, weapons, world bosses, and event banners in version 5.1.



Genshin Impact officially introduced Xilonen, Citlali and Ororon in the latest livestream of the Version 5.1 Special Program. While Xilonen is expected to be the only addition to the playable cast in version 5.1, the next patch will also introduce the next two Acts of Natlan's Archon Quest, with the Masters of the Night Wind playing a prominent role. THE Genshin Impact the community continues to be excited about Xilonen and its potential to carve out a new niche in the meta as a universal geographic support.

While version 5.1 will not contain a new zone, it will introduce a new reward structure related to open world exploration. For a limited period, Genshin Impact Players will be able to collect 100 Primogems for every 20% progress in exploring a newly released zone, up to a total of 400 Primogems. These rewards will be added with each subsequent map expansion Genshin Impactbut players will only be able to claim the rewards for a limited time (up to a duration of two patches).


However, the stars of the update are undoubtedly the new characters, as Citlali, Ororon and Xilonen will be featured prominently during the Archon Quest in version 5.1. Ororon is expected to be a 4-star Electro Bow character making his playable debut in version 5.2, while Citlali is said to be a 5-star Cryo Catalyst, slated for version 5.3. Xilonen inside Genshin Impact needs no introduction, given that the 5 Star Geographic Sword will be the protagonist of the first half of the Event Banners together with Chiori.


Genshin Impact reveals the contents of version 5.1 in the special program livestream


The second half of the patch will feature Hu Tao and Nahida on event banners, with the latter also having a central role in the 5.1 flagship event. The Sabzeruz Festival will return Genshin Impactand players will be able to earn a free copy of Candace by participating in the event. While Xilonen, Chiori, Hu Tao and Nahida enter Genshin Impact creates an incredibly rich set of event banners, version 5.1 will also introduce three new 4-star weapons in the weapon banner.

It should be noted that version 5.1 will also add a new world boss Genshin Impactthe Builder of the Secret Source, who will drop the Ascension materials for Xilonen. While players should expect fewer Primogems in the next update, version 5.2 will include a new map expansion and two new tribes, allowing players to secure extra perks ahead of the release of Mavuika in version 5.3. Genshin Impact Version 5.1 will be released on October 9, 2024.


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