Genshin Impact's Wriothesley Rumored for Version 5.4 Rerun After Year-Long Wait

A recent leak suggests Wriothesley, the Cryo Catalyst character, will finally receive his first rerun in Genshin Impact Version 5.4. This comes after a prolonged absence of over a year since his initial debut in Version 4.1. The game's extensive roster of over 90 playable characters creates a scheduling challenge for reruns, making fair distribution difficult. With limited banner slots and a high demand for character returns, the current system struggles to accommodate all characters annually.

While the Chronicled Banner aimed to alleviate this issue, its effectiveness remains debated. Even with this system in place, characters like Shenhe experienced exceptionally long waits before their reruns. Until the introduction of triple banners, extended wait times between character reruns are likely to persist.

Wriothesley, a popular Cryo hypercarry, has been unavailable since November 8, 2023. The leak, originating from Flying Flame, indicates his return in Version 5.4. However, it's crucial to approach this information cautiously, as Flying Flame's track record on Natlan-related leaks has been inconsistent.

Despite this uncertainty, the recent Spiral Abyss buff in Genshin Impact directly benefits Wriothesley's gameplay, lending some credence to the rumor. Version 5.4 is also anticipated to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If both Mizuki and Wriothesley are featured, the remaining banner slot might feature either Furina or Venti, as they are the only Archons yet to receive sequential reruns. Version 5.4's launch is projected for February 12, 2025.