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

Genshin Impact's Wriothesley Rumored for Version 5.4 Rerun After Year-Long Absence

A leak suggests Wriothesley, the Cryo Catalyst character, will finally receive his rerun in Genshin Impact Version 5.4, over a year after his initial release in Version 4.1. This extended wait highlights the ongoing challenge Genshin Impact faces in balancing its vast roster of over 90 playable characters with the limited rerun slots available on Event Banners.

The game's current system, even with the introduction of the Chronicled Banner (intended to address rerun scarcity), struggles to provide timely reruns for all characters. Shenhe's over 600-day wait before her Version 5.3 rerun exemplifies this issue. Until the implementation of triple banners, extended wait times between character reruns seem inevitable.

Wriothesley's potential return in Version 5.4, as reported by leaker Flying Flame, is particularly noteworthy. His Cryo hypercarry capabilities and strong performance in Burnmelt teams make him a desirable character for many players. However, the reliability of this leak should be considered; Flying Flame's track record on Natlan-related leaks has been inconsistent.

Despite this uncertainty, the recent Spiral Abyss buff in Genshin Impact indirectly supports the rumor, as it benefits Wriothesley's playstyle. Version 5.4 is also anticipated to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. The other half of the Event Banner is speculated to feature either Furina or Venti, both Archons whose rerun cycles are overdue. The speculated release date for Version 5.4 is February 12, 2025. Players should approach this information with cautious optimism.