Summary
A new leak fromGenshin Impactis teasing the in-game appearance of three new character skins, expected to be added to the game with the Version 4.4 update. Alongside the plethora of new characters added with each update, the popular RPG from HoYoverse has also regularly featured stunning new skins for its in-game characters.Popular cast members like Ayaka, Barbara, and Keqing have already received their own skins within the game, giving the characters an alternate appearance. Now, a trio of skins is set to come to the game with the upcoming Version 4.4.
While HoYoverse has yet to officially confirmGenshin Impact’s new skins in Version 4.4, leaks have given players an early idea of which characters will receive new looks. Recent leaks from the game have suggested that a trio of Liyue characters will see skins added in the upcoming update, including popular five-star characters Ganyu and Shenhe. Four-star character Xingqiu is also expected to receive a skin during Version 4.4, withGenshin Impact’s four-star character skins usually available for free during events. Now, fans are getting their first teaser of the new skins' models.
A new leak shared to theGenshin Impactleaks subreddit via leaker Fy Leaks has revealed the in-game models forGenshin Impact’s Version 4.4 skins. The leak shows each skin in its un-textured form, showing off themodel changes for Ganyu, Shenhe, and Xingqiu with their new skins. While the color palettes can’t be determined, the images do showcase a new hairstyle for Ganyu and the regal formal outfit worn by Xingqiu in his new skin. The trio of skins is rumored to be released duringGenshin Impact’s Version 4.4, currently expected to debut on January 31.
The three new skins coming toGenshin Impactare expected to arrive alongside the game’s annual “Lantern Rite” festivities. The yearly event whisks players back to the China-themed region of Liyue, typically bringing new story content surrounding the region and a massive event with plenty of mini-games and challenges. Version 4.4 will also welcome a pair of new Liyue characters to the game’s roster, withfive-star Liyue Adeptus Xianyunreleasing alongside four-star Pyro character Gaming.
Genshin Impact’s return to the Liyue region is also expected to welcome a new area to the game’s map during Version 4.4. Leaks have heavily suggested theVersion 4.4 update will introduce Chenyu Valeto the playable region. The map expansion will bring a new village to the northwestern corner of Liyue, as well as fill in the current gap in the map between Stormterror’s Lair and Liyue’s Qingce Village. New skins, new characters, and new places to explore look to have plenty in store forGenshin Impactplayers when Version 4.4 launches next month.
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