Genshin Impact Leak Hints at Wriothesley Rerun in Version 5.4
A recent leak suggests Wriothesley's highly anticipated return in Genshin Impact Version 5.4, over a year after his initial appearance. This news comes amidst ongoing concerns about the game's banner scheduling, a challenge exacerbated by the large roster of over 90 playable characters and limited rerun slots.
The current system struggles to provide equitable rerun opportunities. Even with the introduction of the Chronicled Banner, intended to alleviate the issue, characters like Shenhe still faced exceptionally long waits (over 600 days). Until the developers implement triple banners, extended wait times between character reruns are likely to persist.
Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, exemplifies this problem. His absence from Event Banners since November 8, 2023, has left many players eager for a rerun. The leak, originating from Flying Flame, points to Version 5.4 as his return. While Flying Flame's track record is mixed, the recent Spiral Abyss buff that benefits Wriothesley's playstyle lends some credibility to the rumor.
Potential Version 5.4 Banner Lineup:
The leak also suggests Version 5.4 will introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. Pairing him with Wriothesley on one half of the Event Banners, the other half could feature either Furina or Venti, the only Archons yet to receive sequential reruns. Version 5.4 is anticipated to launch on February 12, 2025.
It's important to approach this information with caution, as leaks are inherently speculative. However, the possibility of a Wriothesley rerun, coupled with other anticipated additions, makes Version 5.4 a potentially exciting update for Genshin Impact players.
