Genshin Impact 4.5 Leaks: New Characters, Additions and Concerns

Anticipation for the Genshin Impact 4.5 update is marred by leaks suggesting a lackluster addition of playable content. In stark contrast to the current 4.4 update—a considerable expansion featuring the Lantern Rite Festival and the introduction of the Chenyu Vale region—4.5 may disappoint fans looking for content-rich gameplay.

Highlights of Genshin Impact 4.4

The 4.4 update was momentous, with the annual Lantern Rite Festival taking center stage in Liyue and the addition of Chenyu Vale, a new area replete with unique quests, mechanics, and a world boss. New characters, including Xianyun and the 4-star Pyro DPS unit Gaming, were also introduced, making 4.4 as significant as updates that typically introduce entirely new nations.

Genshin Impact 4.5: A Sparse Update?

In contrast to its predecessor, Version 4.5 is projected to add only a single playable character. Historically, the introduction of new characters has slowed following major nation releases, and 4.5 seems to follow this trend.

Concerns Over Chiori's Viability

Leaks about Chiori, the sole character expected in 4.5, paint a grim picture. As a 5-star Geo unit, her abilities reportedly scale with both ATK and DEF, a design choice that has previously proven problematic for character builds due to the randomized nature of Artifact stats. The community fears that Chiori may be difficult to optimize, drawing parallels to Dehya, another character with dual-scaling abilities that led to subpar damage output.

Free-to-Play Weapon Disappointments

The 4.5 update's free-to-play weapon, a 4-star polearm, is rumored to offer minimal improvements over existing options like the Rightful Reward polearm, potentially adding to the update's lackluster appeal.

Albedo's Rerun Cancellation

Previous leaks hinted at a return for Albedo, a highly regarded Geo support and sub-DPS unit. However, more recent rumors suggest he will be absent from the 4.5 banners, which could be a letdown for players. To compensate, a new thematic pulling system is rumored, potentially offering players targeted pulls for specific regional characters and weapons and a guaranteed 5-star after a set number of attempts.

Quality-of-Life Updates and Minor Events

Leaks also suggest that 4.5 will introduce quality-of-life enhancements, including a new graphic quality setting that may impact system requirements, potentially affecting players with lower-spec devices. A recommendation system for Artifacts is also rumored, which could help players optimize character builds. Aside from the main event, which remains under wraps, minor events such as a cat-themed event are expected.

While not every update can rival the breadth of Version 4.4, the leaks surrounding Genshin Impact 4.5 suggest that players may have little to look forward to. With concerns over the new character's effectiveness, the rumored free weapon's value, and the rerun of popular characters, the update could be seen as skippable, especially if the content is as uninspiring as the leaks suggest.

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