Genshin Impact is set to release a new Chronicled Banner in Version 5.6 that will highlight characters from Inazuma. This banner will feature limited characters like Chiori and Kokomi, allowing players to select a 5-Star character or weapon. Additionally, the pity system from previous Chronicled Banners will carry over, offering a chance for players to obtain desired characters or weapons. With nearly a hundred playable characters in Genshin Impact, the game faces challenges in balancing Event Banners.
This has left many older characters underrepresented. To address this issue, HoYoverse introduced the Chronicled Banner, enabling easier access to beloved characters. However, players have expressed some concerns, primarily regarding the inconsistent scheduling of these banners. The initial Chronicled Banner was introduced in Version 4.5, followed by a second in Version 5.3.
While the time gap between the upcoming Inazuma banner and its predecessor is brief, the rotation schedule for these banners in the future remains uncertain, especially with potential Sumeru banners on the horizon. During a recent developer livestream for Version 5.6, HoYoverse disclosed details about the Inazuma Chronicled Banner. Interestingly, this banner excludes Yumemizuki Mizuki, the latest Standard character, which means players will only face Limited characters in their 50:50 pulls. Some of the featured characters include Ayaka, Ayato, Yoimiya, and Yae Miko, alongside Kokomi and Itto.
The available Signature Weapons are solid, with offerings like Uraki Misugiri and Thundering Pulse adding value. Alongside the Chronicled Banner, Version 5.6 will introduce new characters such as Escoffier, Navia, Kinich, and Raiden. Escoffier and Navia will appear in the first half of the update, followed by Kinich and Raiden in the latter half. As the game prepares to return to Mondstadt, there may be opportunities for future Chronicled Banners to feature characters from that region as well.
Version 5.6 is scheduled for release on May 7.