Top 5 Exciting Updates for Genshin Impact Fans in November 2024

November 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting month for Genshin Impact fans, as the game gears up for the launch of version 5.2 alongside a plethora of new content. Additionally, the highly anticipated drip marketing for version 5.3 is set to unveil the new characters that players can expect in the following update. Furthermore, various beloved characters will be celebrating their birthdays this month.

This article highlights five key aspects that Genshin Impact players can eagerly anticipate in November 2024.

Top 5 Genshin Impact Events Anticipated for November 2024

1) Launch of Genshin Impact Version 5.2

New characters in Version 5.2 (Image via HoYoverse)

Based on the Genshin Impact update schedule, version 5.2 is expected to go live on November 20, 2024. This update will welcome Chasca and Ororon as playable characters, marking the final patch of the year and building excitement among players.

2) Introduction of New Characters and Weapons

Leaked information from prominent sources like Full Stop Chan and Hakush.in suggests that Chasca and Ororon will be the exclusive new characters featured in this update. Chasca is anticipated to be a 5-star Anemo unit, while Ororon is rumored to be a 4-star Electro character.

The 5.2 update will also introduce a new 5-star bow named Astral Vulture’s Crimson Plumage, likely serving as Chasca’s primary weapon specializing in Crit DMG.

Moreover, some fan-loved characters are rumored to make a comeback in this patch.

Here’s the expected banner schedule for v5.2:

First Half: Starting November 20, 2024

Chasca (5-star Anemo Bow)
Lyney (5-star Pyro Bow)

Second Half: Beginning December 10, 2024

Neuvillete (5-star Hydro Catalyst)
Zhongli (5-star Geo Polearm)

3) Genshin Impact 5.2 Livestream

The developers are expected to host a Special Program livestream for Genshin Impact version 5.2 on November 8, 2024, offering players an exclusive preview of the upcoming content. This session will unveil details about new banners, events, and more.

4) Drip Marketing for Genshin Impact 5.3

Mavuika, the Pyro Archon, during an Archon Quest (Image via HoYoverse)

Typically, HoYoverse unveils upcoming characters through a drip marketing campaign a couple of days prior to a version launch. Given that version 5.2 is scheduled for release on November 20, 2024, it seems likely that the new characters for version 5.3 will be introduced on November 18, 2024.

Recent leaks suggest the potential debut of the Pyro Archon, Mavuika, in the upcoming patch.

5) Celebrations of Character Birthdays

Kinich celebrating his first in-game birthday (Image via HoYoverse)

November is a month filled with birthday celebrations for several cherished characters from the Genshin Impact universe. During these occasions, players receive special messages and in-game rewards from the birthday characters.

Here’s a list of Genshin Impact characters with November birthdays: