Several Genshin Impact 4.5 leaks indicate a pretty gloomy update in terms of playable content, despite several rumors about what may be added. At present, the action RPG is in the middle of Version 4.4, a significant update to the game.
The update introduced the yearly Lantern Rite Festival, which follows a unique plot set in Liyue. This is often the most significant event in the title each year. Lantern Rite, however, was not the only notable feature introduced with the release of Genshin Impact 4.4.
The update also included the Chenyu Vale region in the northern section of Liyue, which is a fully new explorable area with its own World Quests, gameplay mechanics, resources, and even a world monster.
Version 4.4 also includes Xianyun, the human and playable version of Cloud Retainer, as well as Gaming, a 4-star Pyro DPS unit. Version 4.4 is a big update that rivals x.0 updates, which often bring entirely new nations. In comparison, the leaks point to Genshin Impact 4.5 being the polar opposite, with little appealing stuff to go through.
Genshin Impact 4.5 Leaks
One of the most prominent features of the impending patch is that Version 4.5 is scheduled to have only one playable character. As the game advances through the year following a Big Nation release, the quantity of new characters every patch tends to decrease accordingly. This has occurred in prior years.
[GI – 4.5 LIVE]
Banners should be: Chiori & Itto, Neuvillette & Kazuha.
But as usual take who is with who with a grain of salt, especially given previous beta.
— Dim (@dimbreath) February 4, 2024
Nonetheless, it is a cause for concern, especially given that numerous Fontaine characters have yet to be introduced as playable. For the time being, only Chiori’s release in Genshin Impact 4.5 has been confirmed, with no more units, whether 4-star or 5-star, slated to be presented.
Chiori Could Be A Bad 5-Star Unit In Genshin Impact
In addition to the fact that just one character is being added, rumors based on her leaked gameplay kit suggest that Chiori will be awful in Genshin Impact. According to the leaks, the 5-star Geo unit’s powers are scaled off two stats, which is never a good omen.
Her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst rely on increasing her ATK and DEF numbers, which, given the game’s past with double-scaling characters, is a recipe for catastrophe. Heroes who require two stats to function well on the battlefield are notoriously difficult to create.
This is largely about artifact farming. When getting these goods, their stats and sub-stats are randomized, making it even more difficult to find one with the optimum stat distribution for a certain character.
Players who are double-scalers must attempt to level up two stats at the same time because their kit only works with both. Ignore one of the numbers, and their performance suffers. This has occurred in the past, and one notable example is Dehya, who relies on Max HP and ATK numbers in Genshin Impact.
Increasing both is difficult, and sacrifices might result in unimpressive damage output. If Chiori is a double-scaler, she may not be a good character to have. This would also imply that the lone new feature in Version 4.5 isn’t worth looking for.
Of course, because all of this is dependent on leaks, the information may be inaccurate or susceptible to change. Chiori’s kit may also be good, despite the fact that she is a double-scaler.
Nonetheless, the leaked material suggests a dangerous pull that may not be as successful as first anticipated. Despite Chiori’s strong performance in Genshin Impact, Version 4.5 appears to be afflicted.
Genshin Impact 4.5’s Rumoured F2P Could Also Be Bad
Rumors regarding the F2P (free-to-play) weapon available during the update’s headline event are particularly concerning. According to the leaks, the event’s 4-star polearm will be equivalent in skill to Rightful Reward, another polearm that players may construct.
The event’s weapon is reported to provide greater Max HP via its sub-stat, however, rumors suggest that the differences between the new weapon and the presently existing polearm are insufficient to be suitable. If the rumored free event weapon in Genshin Impact 4.5 is as awful as it appears, it will add to the patch’s already reported issues.
Albedo’s Cancelled Rerun, and Smaller Updates in Genshin Impact 4.5
Another major worry is the number of repeat banners in Version 4.5. While prior leaks suggested that Albedo might return roughly two years after his last appearance, more current rumors indicate that he will not feature in either the Phase 1 or Phase 2 banners.
This may be quite upsetting, considering Albedo is often regarded as one of the greatest Geo support and sub-DPS troops in the game. Having Albedo not rerun in Genshin Impact 4.5 may be a solution to prevent contention because he and Chiori play the same function in team competitions.
The absence of an Albedo rerun might be remedied by a new mechanic in the game. The leaks allude to a new pulling system in Genshin Impact 4.5 that will operate thematically. This would provide a whole new banner that enables players to draw randomly for characters and weapons from a specified location.
It would use a technique similar to the weapons banner’s Epitomised Path to ensure a desired 5-star payout after a certain amount of pulls. Multiple reliable leakers have shared and corroborated this information. This is some good news among a slew of terrible rumors.
According to the leaks, Version 4.5 will include certain quality-of-life (QoL) changes. The patch is said to include a new graphic quality level, however, it is unclear whether this would impact the game’s system requirements.
If this is the case, it might be terrible news for players that use less powerful gaming hardware. Another rumored QoL improvement is a suggestion system for Artefacts, allowing players to examine the most utilized gear for certain characters and so optimize their builds in Genshin Impact 4.5.
Other than the flagship event, which is currently lacking in information, it appears that events in Version 4.5 will be small. One of the most significant is the rumored cat event in Genshin Impact 4.5, which would allow players to improve their reputation with feline pals.
If it is one of the most significant events in the patch, there may not be much to look forward to. Not every update can be as massive and impactful as Version 4.4, but Genshin Impact 4.5 leaks indicate a completely skippable upgrade, owing to rumors about its bland and dreary content.