Summary
Genshin Impacthas revealed the Event Wishes for Phase 1 of Version 4.4, and among its surprises, Faruzan features as 4-Star outside Wanderer’s banner for the first time. WhileGenshin Impacthas had some controversyregarding the Lantern Rite in 2024, Version 4.4 is set to introduce a large zone for players to sink their teeth into, and the debut of Xianyun and Gaming will offer a new niche to build around. The Lantern Rite rewards may not be as generous asGenshin Impactfans may have hoped, but the content offered by Version 4.4 is certainly substantial.
On top of commencing the drip marketing for Chiori,Genshin Impactalso revealed the full details of the Event Wishes that await players on August 02, 2025. While Nahida and Xianyun were known factors,Genshin Impactfans have now been introduced to the 4-Star characters that will be accompanying the 5-Star Catalysts during the first half of the update.
As revealed on Twitter by the officialGenshin Impactaccount, Phase 1 will see Noelle, Gaming, and Faruzan as its featured 4-Star characters in Version 4.4. While Gaming was an expected inclusion in the line-up, both Noelle and Faruzan came as a pleasant surprise to the community. Whereas Noelle saw an immense power upgrade whenFurina was released inGenshin Impact’s Version 4.2, Faruzan is considered an important fixture in most Anemo teams, especially at full Constellations.
As opposed to the Pyro Claymore Gaming, it remains to be seen if Faruzan has good synergy with Xianyun. However, both characters are ideal support options forXiao inGenshin Impact, who is set to re-run during the second half of Version 4.4. While HoYoverse hasn’t formally announced the 4-Star characters for Phase 2 of Version 4.4, the preload files can provide the full answer.
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Phase 2
Provided HoYoverse doesn’t make any last-minute changes, both Xinyan and Ningguang will finally have a re-run in the second half of Version 4.4. It’s important to note thatGenshin Impactplayers will be able to invite any 4-Star character from Liyue during the Lantern Rite, which gives some flexibility to fans who are hoping to save their Primogems for thecharacter banners inGenshin ImpactVersion 4.5.
