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In the past few months, a ton of information about the upcoming Genshin Impact characters was leaked by several insiders in the community, including the ones from Fontaine such as Focalors and Wriothesley. Some of the information contains images of a few entities that are expected to be released in one of the Fontaine updates. Leakers also believe that HoYoverse may soon be adding the Fatui Harbinger Arlecchino as a playable unit in Genshin Impact.
However, the leaks don't make it clear when these characters will be released, except for a few. This article will list all the new units that have been leaked so far and are expected to be released during the Fontaine update of Genshin Impact.
Note: This article is based on rumors and the information is thus subject to change.
List of all the upcoming playable characters in Genshin Impact, as per leaks
1) Wriothesley
Wriothesley is from Fontaine and is expected to be released in Genshin Impact version 4.1. According to the leaks from HutaoLover77, he is expected to be a 5-star Cryo unit, and potentially the first male character of this rarity and element as well. Furthermore, it is speculated that there is a chance that HoYoverse might add Wriothesley to the Standard Banner.
2) Lyney
Lyney is a new character from Fontaine who was initially teased in the Genshin Impact Teyvat Chapter Storyline Preview: Travail video. He was released as a 5-star Pyro Bow unit and made his debut in version 4.0, the first Fontaine update.
3) Lynette
Similar to Lyney, Lynette was also teased in the Travail video and is an upcoming character from Fontaine. She is a 4-star Anemo Sword unit that was also released in version 4.0.
4) Freminet
Fremient is the younger sibling of Lyney and Lynette, and is currently featured on the second-half banners of version 4.0. He has a Cryo vision and uses a Claymore as his weapon.
5) Charlotte
Genshin Impact players who played the recent TCG event would already know Charlotte. She is a journalist from Fontaine who works for The Steambird newspaper company. Based on the leaks, Charlotte will be released as a 4-star character in the 4.2 Fontaine update.
6) Focalors
Focalors is the Hydro Archon in Genshin Impact. The above post by GENSHIN_ES showcases her full model design. She is expected to release during the 4.2 update and several leakers including HutaoLover77 have already leaked her potential kit. It is speculated that she may have an ability related to gravity that drains HP from her party members but provides massive damage buffs in exchange.
7) Neuvillette
The above image was leaked a few weeks ago and it is speculated that it belongs to Neuvillette. He is one of the rumored upcoming characters in Genshin Impact who will be in version 4.1. He is a Hydro Catalyst user and the Chief Justice of Fontaine.
8) Arlecchino "The Knave"
Arlecchino "The Knave" is one of the Fatui Harbingers. There have been many leaks about her having a role in the Fontaine Archon Quest and possibly becoming a playable character as well. She is speculated to be a Pyro Polearm user. Although her rarity was not leaked, she is expected to be a 5-star who may arrive in version 4.6 of the game.
9) Columbina "Damselette"
Last year, SYP shared a list of all the Fatui Harbingers and their chances of becoming playable characters. While not much is known about Columbina, she is the third most powerful Harbinger and interestingly, she was listed as playable by SYP.
Furthermore, there are leaks that a female Fatui Harbinger may have a major role in the Fontaine Archon Quest and there are chances that it could be Columbina if not Arlecchino.
10) Clorinde
The above post from chaotic_gojo shows two old images that supposedly belong to Clorinde's previous designs. She is one of the many characters from Fontaine that were leaked a few months ago. It is expected that she will be a 5-star Electro Sword user and may release during Genshin Impact's 4.7 update.
11) Mummy girl
Team China recently shared an AI-generated image of a supposedly new "mummy girl" character from Sumeru. SYP has also confirmed that she will be released as a new unit in Genshin Impact. However, her name, element, and release date are still unknown.
12) Chiori
Mero recently shared some information about a new character named Chiori. Interestingly, Genshin Impact fans can also hear about her in Kirara's voice lines. Not a lot is known about Chiori except that she is from Inazuma, left the region for Fontaine, and is running a clothing store. She may appear during version 4.5.
