Genshin Impact version 2.6 is right around the corner, which implies that new characters for version 2.7 will be announced soon. Leakers have already revealed some upcoming characters and their release dates, but an official confirmation is always more assuring.In patch 2.7, two new Genshin Impact Characters from Inazuma will become playable. Thereafter, patch 2.8 is expected to be full of rerun banners. Lastly, patch 3.0 will introduce Sumeru and Dendro.SaveYourPrimos 💎🙌 (248/370 = Ayato C0 R1)@SaveYourPrimos[Speculation] Yelan (5✰) + Kuki Shinobu (4✰) 2.7 drip marketing /should/ arrive within the next 12 hours at the time of this writing, by either official or unofficial means.10:45 AM · Mar 27, 2022175001397[Speculation] Yelan (5✰) + Kuki Shinobu (4✰) 2.7 drip marketing /should/ arrive within the next 12 hours at the time of this writing, by either official or unofficial means.Here's when players can look forward to Genshin Impact officially revealing the new characters in update 2.7.Click here for the complete information on Genshin Impact CodesGenshin Impact 2.7 to contain Yelan and Kuki ShinobuAs per prominent leakers like Ubatcha and Lumie, Yelan and Kuki Shinobu will be added to the Genshin Impact roster with patch 2.7.Lumie@lumie_lumieAccording to my , Yelan (5*) should be first phase of 2.7 followed by Kuki Shinobu (4*) in the second phase.7:59 AM · Mar 25, 2022351092796According to my 🐤, Yelan (5*) should be first phase of 2.7 followed by Kuki Shinobu (4*) in the second phase.Yelan was first discovered in the 2.6 beta testing alongside Ayato. Her character model was found in the files, but dataminers soon clarified that she would not become playable in patch 2.6.BLANK @genshinBLANKYelan - Hydro BowMy first microwave render of a character! If there are any issues please tell them to me!#原神 #GenshinImpact #yelan9:53 AM · Feb 27, 2022124701267Yelan - Hydro BowMy first microwave render of a character! If there are any issues please tell them to me!#原神 #GenshinImpact #yelan https://t.co/5axTdZOjghAs it turns out, Yelan will be featured as a quest NPC in version 2.6. She will appear with Kirin Bow, which is expected to be her five-star signature weapon. Hence, Yelan should be a five-star Hydro bow character like Childe.View the Genshin Impact Beginner guide here.янιη нєαятιℓℓу@rhin_heartilly// Genshin Impact UpdatePicture Yelan with Kirin Bow#GenshinImpact #Genshin #yelan12:01 PM · Feb 17, 2022164// Genshin Impact UpdatePicture Yelan with Kirin Bow#GenshinImpact #Genshin #yelan https://t.co/8sbR6yuk1zOn the flip side, Kuki Shinobu is an exciting four-star character from Inazuma. Surprisingly, Arataki Itto is scared of Shinobu, but the latter also helps him in getting out of jail.More information about Kuki Shinobu was revealed through the leaked voice lines of Yanfei, and players will be amazed to learn that she was a law student in Liyue before joining the Arataki gang.Daily Kuki Shinobu IS EXCITED@dailykukinobuYANFEI AND SARA'S VOICELINES ABOUT SHINOBU EVERYONE omg she's a law student☹️7:39 AM · Mar 25, 2022557YANFEI AND SARA'S VOICELINES ABOUT SHINOBU EVERYONE omg she's a law student☹️💕💕💕 https://t.co/Yd0Yihmy8JView the Genshin Impact Intermediate guide here.Genshin Impact 2.7 leaks: Yelan and Kuki Shinobu release datesLumie, who's known for correctly predicting weapon and character banners, has claimed that Yelan will arrive in the first half of the 2.7 update. Kuki Shinobu will be featured as a four-star character in the second half of the update.UBatcha@Ubatcha1[Questionable]Kuki Shinobu is Electro Sword9:28 AM · Mar 28, 20226893579[Questionable]Kuki Shinobu is Electro SwordIf the Genshin Leaks are true, then Yelan should become playable on May 11, 2022 (the release date of the 2.7 update). Accordingly, Yelan's banner should be live for 21 days, and Kuki Shinobu should arrive on June 1, 2022. It is worth noting that these release dates are based on the game's fixed 21-day banner cycle and 42-day update cycle. Readers are recommended to wait for official announcements before saving/spending their Primogems.As of now, version 2.5 is about to end, and Ayato's release is closer than ever. The upcoming update will also bring in The Chasm, and players are excited to explore the brand new region.View the Genshin Impact Expert guide here