As we move through 2025, Genshin Impact continues to expand its roster with exciting new characters that promise to reshape the meta and bring fresh gameplay experiences. Whether you're saving your Primogems for upcoming new characters or planning your team compositions, this comprehensive guide covers all upcoming characters that HoYoverse has officially teased or announced.
Version 6.1 Current Banner Characters
Version 6.1 Luna II has brought us some powerful additions to the game's roster. The first phase features Nefer (5★ Dendro Catalyst) alongside a Furina rerun. Both banners showcase the 4-stars Xingqiu, Yaoyao, and Collei, running from October 22 to November 11, 2025.
The second phase features reruns of Zhongli and Arlecchino, accompanied by Lan Yan, Yun Jin, and Rosaria as the featured 4-star characters. These banners will be available from November 11 to December 2, 2025.
Nefer has quickly established herself as a formidable Dendro DPS, with mechanics centered around the Lunar-Bloom reaction and EM scaling. Her ability to convert Dendro Cores into massive CRIT damage makes her especially potent in specialized team compositions, particularly alongside other Nod-Krai characters like Lauma.
Upcoming Genshin Impact Characters in Version 6.2
Durin and Jahoda: The Stars of Luna III
Version 6.2 Luna III will introduce two highly anticipated characters: Durin and Jahoda. Both have been officially teased on HoYoverse's social media channels, confirming their playable status.
Durin, connected to Mondstadt's lore, has generated significant excitement among the community. Created by Rhinedottir (also known as Gold), Durin shares a mysterious connection with Albedo and the ancient history of Khaenri'ah.
Jahoda, Nefer's most valuable employee at the Curatorium of Secrets, will debut as an Anemo character. She has already featured prominently in the Song of the Welkin Moon Acts since Version 6.0, making her a familiar face to players who've been following the story. Voice actors for Jahoda have been confirmed as Sonya Krueger (EN) and Inagaki Konomi (JP).
Are you wondering which of these characters will better fit your team composition? Their unique abilities and synergies will certainly offer new strategic options for both new and veteran players alike.
Nod-Krai: The Region of Future Characters
The Moonlit Ballad of the Night Nod-Krai teaser video revealed a stunning eleven characters who are expected to join the roster in upcoming updates. Among the most anticipated is Columbina (voiced by Emi Lo in English and Lynn in Japanese), the 3rd Harbinger known as The Damselette or The Moon Maiden. Columbina is coming home no matter what for many dedicated fans who have been waiting for her release since her first appearance.
Other notable Nod-Krai characters include:
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Sandrone (The Marionette): The 7th Harbinger and creator of all Katherynes around Teyvat
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Illuga: A righteous young man and fellow Lightkeeper to Flins, mentioned during the Archon Quest: Song of the Welkin Moon Act IV
Future Characters from Other Regions
While Nod-Krai dominates the upcoming character releases, HoYoverse hasn't forgotten about other regions. Several characters have been teased or mentioned in-game:
Mondstadt
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Varka: The current Grand Master and Knight of Boreas
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Alice: Klee's mother and a legendary adventurer
Snezhnaya
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Capitano: The Fatui Harbinger who played a significant role in Natlan's storyline
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Pantalone: The Harbinger managing the Northland Bank
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Tsaritsa: The Cryo Archon herself might eventually become playable
Other Potential Characters
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Dainsleif: Voiced by Tsuda Kenjiro (JP) and Yuri Lowenthal (EN)
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Rhinedottir/Gold: Creator of Albedo, Durin, and the Bakunawa
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Istaroth: Known as The Ruler of Time
How Are New Characters Released?
With each version update, HoYoverse typically releases one to two new 5-star characters, sometimes accompanied by a new 4-star character. While 5-star characters remain exclusive to their featured banners, new 4-star characters join the standard pool after their initial rate-up period ends.
Have you been saving your Primogems for any specific character? With all upcoming characters from various regions, the choices can be overwhelming!
Community Anticipation
The Genshin Impact community is particularly excited about Columbina, with "Columbina is coming home no matter what" becoming a popular phrase among dedicated savers. Players are also eager to see how Durin's gameplay will reflect his lore connections to Mondstadt and Khaenri'ah.
Which upcoming new character are you most excited about? Will you be pulling for the mysterious Harbingers, or are you more interested in the new faces from Nod-Krai? Whatever your preference, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for Genshin Impact's character roster!
Stay tuned for more detailed information as HoYoverse continues to reveal more about these exciting additions to the world of Teyvat.