Alright, Genshin Impact fans, buckle up! If you’re into leaks and sneak peeks (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), then you’re going to love this. Word on the street is that two new characters from Natlan might be added to the Standard banner soon. That’s right—Citlali and Iansan, both Pyro characters, could join the permanent roster. Let’s break down what we know so far and what this means for us as players.
What’s the Deal with the Standard Banner?
In case you’re newer to Genshin, the Standard banner is the one that sticks around forever. Unlike the limited banners where characters like Hu Tao or Venti show up for a few weeks and then disappear, the Standard banner is like your comfort zone—always there, always available. Right now, there are seven characters you can pull from it, including fan favorites like Jean, Diluc, and Keqing. But, if these leaks are true, we’re about to see that number bumped up to nine with Citlali and Iansan.
Who Are Citlali and Iansan?
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So, let’s talk about the stars of the show. According to some pretty reliable leaks (I’m looking at you, Iris Leaks), these two hail from Natlan, the Pyro nation. If you love fiery characters, you’re probably already excited. Citlali is rumored to be a 5-star character—yep, one of those heavy hitters. She’s expected to arrive in Version 5.3, possibly alongside the Pyro Archon, Mavuika. Now, I don’t know about you, but a new 5-star character? Sign me up!
Iansan, on the other hand, has already made an appearance in the Archon Quests. If you’ve been keeping up, you’ll remember she played a pretty important role. However, we don’t have a clear release window for her just yet. HoYoverse is keeping things under wraps, which—let’s be real—just makes the anticipation even worse, right?
What Could This Mean for the Game?
If these two are added, it’s going to shake things up for sure. For starters, the Standard banner hasn’t seen much love in a while. The last big updates were when Tighnari and Dehya were added, and that felt like forever ago. So, adding Citlali and Iansan could make the Standard banner more appealing, especially for those of us who love Pyro characters.
Plus, Citlali being a 5-star? That’s huge. She could be the next big thing for Pyro lovers, bringing a whole new set of skills to the table. And let’s face it, we could always use more options for team comps and Abyss runs, especially with Natlan potentially shaping up to be a Pyro-heavy region.
I’ve already shared some leaks about the Natlan Character Release Order, so if you’re curious about the full lineup, check out that article too!
What’s the Community Saying?
Now, I don’t need to tell you that Genshin’s community has opinions, and boy, are they sharing them. Over on Reddit, people are already imagining what Citlali and Iansan could bring to the game. Some are hyped, talking about possible Pyro combos and the lore possibilities that come with Natlan. Others, as expected, are skeptical, because, you know, leaks aren’t always 100% reliable.
One Reddit user said something that stuck with me: “I’ll believe it when I see the official patch notes.” Fair point, right? We all know how it goes—sometimes leaks are spot on, and other times… not so much.
What Happens If It’s True?
If Citlali and Iansan really are coming to the Standard banner, it’s going to change how we pull. Right now, most of us focus on limited banners because they have the exclusive characters we want. But if the Standard banner gets two new additions, especially one as cool as a 5-star Pyro character, it might make the Standard banner more tempting.
On top of that, adding these characters could shift the meta. Right now, Pyro is already a strong element, with characters like Hu Tao and Xiangling dominating high-level content. Adding two more Pyro characters could reinforce that trend, and who knows? Maybe we’ll see even more Pyro love in Spiral Abyss and future events.
Final Thoughts
So, what do you think? If these leaks turn out to be true, we could be seeing some exciting new characters in Genshin Impact soon. Citlali and Iansan might bring fresh mechanics, new storylines, and, of course, more Pyro power. But as always, take leaks with a grain of salt until we get that sweet, sweet official confirmation from HoYoverse.
Until then, it’s all speculation, but hey, that’s half the fun, right? Let me know in the comments what you think—are you excited about these possible additions, or are you holding out for someone else?