- Genshin Impact 5.0 will introduce Natlan, a Nation of War and dragons, with Saurians confirmed as controllable creatures.
- Three playable Natlan characters are rumored to be added with Version 5.0, two as 5-star units and one as a 4-star unit.
- New characters may be harder to get, but a 4-star character could be given out for free.
A few new Natlan characters for Genshin Impact 5.0 have been leaked ahead of the update’s release later this year. Version 5.0 is expected to be added to the popular action RPG by HoYoverse immediately after the end of Version 4.8, as was the case of Version 4.0 after Version 3.8. The patch will introduce the sixth major Nation of Teyvat to the game, Natlan, which has already been confirmed to be the Traveler’s next destination. The release of Natlan in Genshin Impact will likely occur in late August if there are no delays to the game’s regular update schedule.
For now, the official information about Natlan is still scarce. There are no details about the current Pyro Archon’s whereabouts. During the end of the Fontaine storyline, Neuvillette explains that Natlan is a Nation of War and dragons. These dragons have been teased by HoYoverse and are confirmed to be called Saurians. Neuvillette also informs the Traveler that the Fatui Harbinger known as Capitano in Genshin Impact has also invested some interest in Natlan’s future, though exactly what will transpire is still a mystery. However, Natlan leaks have started outlining the early first characters to be added with Version 5.0.
Three New Natlan Characters Are Rumored To Be Added With Genshin Impact 5.0
These Leaks Come From A Reliable Source, Though The Information Is Still Questionable
According to information obtained by the leaker known as Foul, which was then shared in a post tagged as “Questionable” on Reddit, three playable Natlan characters will be introduced with Version 5.0. The leaker has been a reliable source in the past, but given how early the information is being shared, it should be considered with some caution. The confirmation of the three characters should occur on the week of the arrival of Version 4.8, as HoYoverse usually teases characters a patch early. This means they may be showcased on July 15 if the next patch is not postponed. The release of Emilie in Genshin Impact 4.8 was confirmed just days before the arrival of Version 4.7, for instance.
All Leaked Natlan Characters From Genshin Impact, Described
Two Units Are Said To Be 5-Star Characters
As seen in Foul’s leak, two of the three characters are rumored to be 5-star units, while the third one is said to be a 4-star unit. According to the leak, one of the 5-star units will be a male character that has a Dendro Vision and uses a claymore in battle. The other 5-star unit is said to be a female character that possesses a Hydro Vision and employs a catalyst. The third and final character, the supposed 4-star unit, is rumored to be a female character that has a Geo Vision and wields a polearm in Genshin Impact.
While the details are scarce in Foul’s initial report, the leaker did provide some additional information. As seen in more details given by the leaker, which were shared in a post that was also tagged as “Questionable” on Reddit, the 5-star Dendro character is said to be a boy. This may mean that, instead of having an adult body type like Diluc or Kaeya, for instance, the upcoming character will instead have a body-type model like Bennett or Chongyun. When it comes to the rumored 5-star Hydro character in Genshin Impact, the leak mentions she will be a girl.
This could mean her body type is the same model as Ayaka Kamisato or Furina, for instance. The leak also mentions that this alleged 5-star Hydro character will be a “front DPS,” which could mean she is the team’s main DPS and operates on-field instead of dealing damage while stored away like a sub-DPS. Lastly, the leak mentions that the character has rapid movement on water. It is uncertain if this character will be able to walk on water like Furina in Genshin Impact or if she will have increased underwater speed like Neuvillette in Fontaine.
There are no other specific details about the rumored 4-star Geo character, however, such as her body-type model or her skill set. Additionally, the leak mentions that all three new Natlan characters will have dark skin – while Foul’s leak does refer to them as “black,” specifically, the Reddit notes highlight that, in Chinese, the word is used broadly to refer to any darker color, which could mean the rumored characters’ skin tone could match those of Dehya or Xinyan, for instance. Up until now, HoYoverse has demonstrated a concerning lack when it comes to racial diversity, as evidenced by the early Pyro Archon leaks in Genshin Impact.
First Leaked Natlan Characters Compared To First Fontaine Characters In Genshin Impact
Players Will See A Big Improvement In Character Availability If The Leaks Are True
In direct comparison to last year, these early Natlan character leaks seem extremely promising. If Version 5.0 does, in fact, introduce two new 5-star units and one 4-star character, the update will be superior to Version 4.0. While the introductory Fontaine patch also introduced three characters, only one of them, Lyney, was a 5-star unit. The other two characters, Lynette and Freminet, were 4-star units. Provided the Version 5.0 leaks are true, players may have a stronger initial Natlan roster to choose from, though they may be challenged when deciding where to deposit their Wishes in Gens
