Leaked Schedule for Genshin Impact Natlan Update

The upcoming version 5.0 update of Genshin Impact is set to initiate the Natlan saga in the game’s narrative, launching on August 28, 2024. As players embark on their journey into this new Pyro region, they will encounter a variety of quests and content that will be rolled out over several updates. Speculative leaks indicate that version 5.7 could potentially be the final installment of the Natlan storyline.

This article aims to outline the release timeline and banner dates for all related updates, from version 5.0 through 5.7 in Genshin Impact.

Speculated Schedule for Genshin Impact Natlan Updates

No 5.8 patch via Jokerverse byu/Efe73 inGenshin_Impact_Leaks

Given that each Genshin Impact update typically spans 42 days, we can establish potential dates for all upcoming Natlan updates, from version 5.0 through version 5.7.

Below is a comprehensive schedule for the Natlan updates, reflecting historical patterns.

Version 5.0

Launching on August 28, 2024, the Genshin Impact 5.0 update is the inaugural entry into the Natlan storyline, inviting players to explore the land of Pyro. The update will introduce three brand-new characters: Mualani, Kachina, and Kinich.

Leak information suggests that Mualani will feature on the initial banners alongside Kazuha, while Kinich is expected to appear on the subsequent banners with Raiden Shogun. The banner for Kachina has yet to be confirmed.

Here’s the anticipated banner release timeline for v5.0:

First half (August 28, 2024): Mualani and Kazuha, featuring Kachina
Second half (September 17, 2024): Kinich and Raiden Shogun

Version 5.1

5-star characters for v5.1 (Image via HoYoverse)

Version 5.1 is slated to launch on October 9, 2024, with the official announcement confirming the playable character Xilonen’s arrival in this update. The schedule for this version could look like this:

First half (October 9, 2024): Xilonen and Chiori
Second half (October 29, 2024): Nahida and Hu Tao

Version 5.2

Expected to be the final update of 2024, version 5.2 will drop on November 20, 2024, and will last into 2025. Although details remain limited, the developer has teased through drip marketing the introduction of Chasca and Ororon in this patch.

Proposed banner schedules for v5.2 include:

First half: November 20, 2024
Second half: December 10, 2024

Version 5.3

Hitting on January 1, 2025, version 5.3 will usher in the new year as the first update for 2025. It’s speculated that this could also signify the conclusion of the Natlan storyline, building upon preceding Archon Quest chapters.

The expected banners are as follows:

First half: January 1, 2025
Second half: January 21, 2025

Version 5.4

Speculated to launch on February 12, 2025, version 5.4 is anticipated to coincide with the Lantern Rite festival celebrated in Liyue, introducing new 5-star characters on these dates:

First half: February 12, 2025
Second half: March 4, 2025

Version 5.5

Players can look forward to the 5.5 update, anticipated on March 26, 2025, which will introduce a new character. The likely banner timeline for this version is:

First half: March 26, 2025
Second half: April 15, 2025

Version 5.6

Version 5.6 is expected to be released on May 7, 2025, with character banners available on these tentative dates:

First half: May 7, 2025
Second half: May 27, 2025

Version 5.7

According to leaks, version 5.7 will likely serve as the concluding chapter of the Natlan saga, possibly themed around Summer Island, and is set to launch on June 18, 2025. The introduction of new characters is expected during these window periods:

First half: June 18, 2025
Second half: July 8, 2025

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