Genshin Impact 4.3: Potential Release Date, Banners & More

HoYoverse's popular action RPG Genshin Impact receives major updates every six weeks that introduce exciting new content. Let's explore what we know so far about Genshin Impact 4.3 possible release date, expected character banners, in-game events, and other key details.

Genshin Impact 4.3 Potential Release Date

Following HoYoverse's standard six-week update cycle, Genshin Impact 4.3 will possibly launch on December 20th, 2023. The full release will likely follow a few days of pre-installation and maintenance downtime. It should be worth noting that this is a potential release date, and it is subject to change before the official release.

New 5-Star Characters

Two new 5-star characters have been officially confirmed so far for the 4.3 update — Geo claymore-wielder Navia and Cryo sword-user Kamisato Ayaka.

• Navia is the leader of the humanitarian Fontaine organization Spina di Rosula. She will likely fill a main DPS role focused on Geo damage and crystallize reactions.
• Ayaka is returning for a rerun after first releasing in July 2021. A powerful Cryo DPS swordswoman from Inazuma, her banner will tempt players aiming to improve their freeze teams.

Expected Character Banners

Based on leaks, the Phase 1 banner will feature the debut 5-star Navia paired with Ayaka's rerun banner. For weapons, Navia's signature Claymore "Considered Judgement" and Ayaka's Mistsplitter Reforged are expected to debut.

For Phase 2 starting on January 10th, early leaks point to Raiden Shogun and Yoimiya reruns, with new 4-star pyro polearm user Chevreuse possibly featured as well.

In-Game Events

A mix of new events and returning favorites will accompany the new update.

• Flagship event “Dance of Deeply Pondering, Resolutely Spinning” will allow players to obtain a free 4-star Claymore.
• Other known events include Marvelous Merchandise, Lost Riches, and a Navia-focused quest called “Guns and Roses.”
• More details will likely emerge from the official Livestream before launch.

Expect new quests expanding on Fontaine lore as well. However, following the conclusion of the main Fontaine storyline in 4.2, no new Archon quests are expected this round.

Key Things to Expect

Here is a quick list of other key things Genshin Impact fans can look forward to in version 4.3:

• Two new artifact sets with tailor-made bonuses for Navia and healing
• Quality of life updates like artifact loadout saving
• Possible housing system additions
• New weekly boss
• New domains, weapons, and ascension/talent materials
• Three total new playable characters

Summary

• Genshin Impact version 4.3 possibly releasing on December 20, 2023
• New 5-star characters: Geo claymore Navia (playable), Cryo sword Ayaka (rerun)
• Expected character banners: Navia + Ayaka, then Raiden/Yoimiya reruns
• New 4-star pyro polearm Chevreuse
• New events like "Guns and Roses" quest, new Claymore from flagship event
• 2 new artifact sets, QOL updates to the housing system, and artifacts
• No new Archon quest, but additional Fontaine lore and quests

The official Livestream will confirm all the details before launch day. For now, loads of new content is on the horizon with Genshin Impact 4.3 this December!