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5 things to look forward to for Genshin Impact fans in November 2024

There is much to look forward to in Genshin Impact in November 2024, as the game will see the release of version 5.2 and a lot of content. There will be the drip marketing of version 5.3, which will reveal the characters coming in the next update. Moreover, several beloved characters will also celebrate their birthdays.

To that note, this article will mention five things Genshin Impact players should look forward to during November 2024.

Note: Some aspects of this article are based on leaks and are subject to change. Readers are advised to take the information with a grain of salt.


5 major Genshin Impact events expected in November 2024

1) Genshin Impact 5.2 release

Version 5.2 characters (Image via HoYoverse)
Version 5.2 characters (Image via HoYoverse)

According to the established Genshin Impact update schedule, it is likely that version 5.2 will be released on November 20, 2024. It will see the debut of Chasca and Ororon as playable characters and will be the last patch of 2024, adding to the anticipation.


2) New characters and weapons

Leaks from Full Stop Chan and Hakush.in suggest that Chasca and Ororon will be the only new characters arriving in the update. While the former is speculated to be a 5-star Anemo unit, the latter has been leaked to be a 4-star Electro.

The 5.2 update will also see the release of a new 5-star Bow called Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage. It's likely to be a Crit DMG Bow that will be Chasca's signature weapon.

Aside from that, some fan-favorite characters are leaked to return during the patch.

Here is the expected v5.2 banner schedule:

First half: November 20, 2024

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

Second half: December 10, 2024

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

3) Genshin Impact 5.2 livestream

The developer is likely to conduct the Genshin Impact version 5.2 Special Program livestream on November 8, 2024, to provide players with a sneak peek of the contents of version 5.2. They will disclose information about upcoming banners, events, and more.


4) Genshin Impact 5.3 drip marketing

The Pyro Archon, Mavuika, in Archon Quest (Image via HoYoverse)
The Pyro Archon, Mavuika, in Archon Quest (Image via HoYoverse)

HoYoverse usually reveals the upcoming characters via a drip marketing campaign two days before a version release. Considering the 5.2 update is expected to drop on November 20, 2024, it is likely the version 5.3 characters will be revealed on November 18, 2024.

Leaks have indicated that the Pyro Archon, Mavuika, may debut in the patch.


5) Character birthdays

It will be Kinich's first in-game birthday since debut (Image via HoYoverse)
It will be Kinich's first in-game birthday since debut (Image via HoYoverse)

Numerous characters from the beloved franchise celebrate their birthdays in November. On those days, players receive heartfelt mails from the birthday characters along with some in-game resources.

Here is a list of all Genshin Impact characters born in November:

  • Xiangling: November 2
  • Kinich: November 11
  • Keqing: November 20
  • Wriothesley: November 23
  • Sucrose: November 26
  • Kaeya: November 30

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