Genshin Impact might soon introduce a new character named Nilou. Leakers and data miners have discovered the character in the files, but she hasn't been mentioned in the storyline yet.The only piece of information known about Nilou is that she uses a standard female character model like Keqing. However, even the leaker is skeptical if this is an actual character from the game, because names are always subject to change.Project Celestia@projectcelestia[BETA] Character DataThere are traces of data of "Nilou" as a body type girl character (e.g. Keqing). Note that there is a possibility for the body type to be a placeholder.※ Subject to change.#ProjectCelestia9:15 AM · Feb 17, 202213308996[BETA] Character DataThere are traces of data of "Nilou" as a body type girl character (e.g. Keqing). Note that there is a possibility for the body type to be a placeholder.※ Subject to change.#ProjectCelestiaHere's what players can expect from the character currently referred to as "Nilou" in Genshin Impact.When will Nilou be released in Genshin Impact?Genshin Impact version 2.5 is currently live, and Yae Miko is the five-star character that was introduced in the first half. In the second half, there will be rerun banners for both Kokomi and Raiden Shogun.In patch 2.6, Ayato will be the new playable character and his banner will be released in the first half, as per leakers. The second half of this update is expected to bring in two rerun banners for any two characters among Ayaka, Yoimiya, and Venti.TheSusLeaker@TheSusLeakerShh(Timeline Update)2.6 - Ayato (2nd to last 5 Star before 3.0)2.7 - Yelan (5 Star)2.8 (full rerun patch) (As mentioned previously- since a 2.8 has been added before 3.0 , the increasing due reruns are being moved into 2.8) twitter.com/TheSusLeakerSh…TheSusLeaker@TheSusLeakerShhMihoyo internal update: It is currently being discussed as to whether Ayato will the best LAST or SECOND TO LAST five star character to be released prior to Version 3.0The Inazuma cast is almost fully released.12:13 PM · Feb 20, 20221543194Mihoyo internal update: It is currently being discussed as to whether Ayato will the best LAST or SECOND TO LAST five star character to be released prior to Version 3.0The Inazuma cast is almost fully released.(Timeline Update)2.6 - Ayato (2nd to last 5 Star before 3.0)2.7 - Yelan (5 Star)2.8 (full rerun patch) (As mentioned previously- since a 2.8 has been added before 3.0 , the increasing due reruns are being moved into 2.8) twitter.com/TheSusLeakerSh…Prominent leakers have further suggested that patch 2.7 will introduce Yelan as a new five-star Bow character. Her model with Kirin Bow was recently revealed during the 2.6 beta testing.Surprisingly, the 2.8 update for miHoYo's action RPG might not introduce any new five-star characters, and will exclusively focus on rerun banners. The likes of Venti, Klee, Yoimiya, Kazuha, and Venti haven't returned for a long time, and patch 2.8 might release all such remaining rerun banners.SaveYourPrimos 💎🙌 (202/370 = Ayato C0 R1)@SaveYourPrimosCurrent list of 2.6 Rerun claims, by @WangshengFP:- Kazuha/Venti [NoLifeguard, Unverified]- Yoimiya/Ayaka [Blank, Unverified]- Yoimiya [Ubatcha, Questionable]- Kazuha [TZTZ, Unverified]- Venti due to Anemo DMG Abyss buff (vs Kazuha's, which was Swirl)tl;dr We do not know.4:15 AM · Feb 21, 202210090883Current list of 2.6 Rerun claims, by @WangshengFP:- Kazuha/Venti [NoLifeguard, Unverified]- Yoimiya/Ayaka [Blank, Unverified]- Yoimiya [Ubatcha, Questionable]- Kazuha [TZTZ, Unverified]- Venti due to Anemo DMG Abyss buff (vs Kazuha's, which was Swirl)tl;dr We do not know.Hence, if Nilou is a five-star character, it is unlikely that she'll be released before the 3.0 update. However, if she's a four-star unit, fans can expect her to be added to any of the rerun banners.Genshin Impact fans come up with theories that Nilou is KusanaliIt won't be a surprise if Nilou is a character from the Sumeru region that will be released following patch 3.0. As it turns out, the Inazuma lineup of characters is almost released, and characters from new regions like Sumeru will soon become playable.nilou hours ᪥@nilouhours[THREAD] What we know about unreleased Genshin Impact character “Nilou” so far (2.6 Beta).#GenshinImpact #GenshinTwt #原神 #Nilou #Niloufar12:03 PM · Feb 18, 20224314[THREAD] What we know about unreleased Genshin Impact character “Nilou” so far (2.6 Beta).#GenshinImpact #GenshinTwt #原神 #Nilou #Niloufar https://t.co/sm7lmnHlstFans even concluded that Nilou is none other than Lord Kusanali. It could be similar to how the real name of the Electro Archon, Raiden Shogu, is Ei.⚡@windbending@projectcelestia Nilou -> lotusLotus symbolize the Iranian goddess of water, Anahita enjoying a very important place in Iranian Mythology.In Ritou, Vahid mentions that Kusanali is the giver of the Anahitian Blessing a type of fertilizer with elemental energy that grants vitality to the land9:45 AM · Feb 17, 202221313@projectcelestia Nilou -> lotusLotus symbolize the Iranian goddess of water, Anahita enjoying a very important place in Iranian Mythology.In Ritou, Vahid mentions that Kusanali is the giver of the Anahitian Blessing a type of fertilizer with elemental energy that grants vitality to the land👀Having said that, it is too early to take such leaks seriously at the moment. Players can expect more clarity on Nilou and her playstyle as the 2.6 beta testing continues.