Wait where are you seeing the banner leaks? I've been refreshing the reddit for days and nothing has come out. Fjjrjf
i get leak discussions on basically every social media platform i go to, i literally cannot run from them, so i just kinda cross reference the most realistic ones or note when some leaks crop up multiple times from different sources
[4.5/4.6 leak discussion under the cut]
basically, why i am currently clutching my primos (or my lack thereof) is because 4.6 potentially sees the release of arlecchino + furina and shenhe reruns
at first i didn’t believe the arle leaks bc i thought it was strange to have her released three updates after the fontaine archon quest ended
the furina rerun makes sense in my eyes, seeing as neuvillette is leaked to rerun in 4.5 + we know archons rerun pretty quickly again (they both kind of are the archon/god, so i guess they both get that privilege)
shenhe’s rerun (or my speculation thereof) has to do with the start of region banners we are rumoured to see in 4.5 with the mondstadt banner (ft. albedo, klee and eula); the mechanics of a banner like that are heavily discussed atm which is why the livestream next week (?) will probably be interesting
if those kind of banners become reality, having a liyue banner in 4.6 would be logical; my guess would be shenhe, ganyu and hu tao for the characters on it (since i don’t think archons would be on it, xiao just reran, shenhe+ ganyu just had new skins and i don’t like baizhu and don’t even want to entertain that i could accidentally get him)
also since hoyo is mean (/lh), i wouldn’t put it past them to put another character from my wish list in this update by putting lyney right next to arlecchino (+ we haven’t seen him since 4.0) but that is pure speculation and dread on my part
take all of these with a grain of salt, i am by far not a trustworthy source of leaks :>
after that trailer i understand why people like shenhe at least on a surface level aesthetic. like man shes so elegant and graceful.... the exorcism/adeptal arts hand motions she performed that are similar to the one in chongyun's idle but more fluid.... the limited blue, red, gray/black color palette like it's trad watercolor... idk i understand why people like her design now
she really felt like an adeptus disciple/immortal in there, like aloof, above the mortal world's skill and troubles etc etc. love her
A sizeable chunk of the fanbase (especially those who read the webtoon) seeing Collei in 3.0: aw thank goodness she’s doing well and even has two dads who are in love :)
Hoyoverse half a year later, writing Cyno and Tighnari into an event that in-game half of Mondstadt considers a lovers’ festival: shit shit shit shit shit we have to no-homo this
[ID: a screenshot of a Genshin party containing Xingqiu (Lv. 60), Chongyun (Lv. 20), Shenhe (Lv. 50), and Xiao (Lv. 70). It is labeled “Family reunion :) ”. End ID.]
Got chongyun randomly off standard and decided to make this team that I will probably not even use just bc I think their interactions would be funny 🥰
@maquiscursed // lyric starter : wang yizhe - taste
" Heroes also lose to fatigue. "
Her voice comes out soft as she carefully inspects the torn up fabric of her dress. Through its patches, the distinct patterns of scratches and splotches of blood on her skin become apparent. Caiying offers a rather awkward smile at the other.
" I was simply giving you a gentle glance to persuade you to smile. " A quiet giggle follows as she ignores the stinging. " To lift your spirits a bit. A-Ah, but I see that perhaps that did not have the intended effect. "
She clears her throat. " M-My apologies for the disturbance. I was careless and did not expect to run into any creatures out here at this time. You have my gratitude for the aid. "