Genshin Impact‘s 3.1 version update goes live this week, but HoYoVerse is ready to tease who’s coming subsequent to the sport’s playable roster. The subsequent characters to probably make the leap will probably be Layla and Nahida, in response to the Genshin Impact official Twitter account.

Nahida ought to be a determine acquainted to gamers who’ve saved up with their Archon Quests in Genshin Impact. She is the vessel of the Lesser Lord Kusanali, present Dendro Archon and ostensible ruler of Sumeru. She appeared in Chapter III of the Archon Quest, however wasn’t formally confirmed to be a playable character on the time. She is, as is perhaps anticipated, a Dendro-element character, although HoYoVerse has not confirmed her weapon sort or position as of but.

The second newly teased Genshin Impact character is Layla. Also from Sumeru, Layla is a Rtawahist scholar, specializing in Theoretical Astrology. She’s confirmed as a Cryo-element character, however as with Nahida, her weapon sort and position are unconfirmed.

Check out some paintings of Nahida and Layla from the Genshin Impact account.

HoYoVerse additionally took the chance to preview login giveaways round model 3.1’s launch and the introduced Wish banners. Following the model replace, and day by day till October 1, 2022, gamers will obtain Primogems and items like Fragile Resin and Cloud Retainer’s Damasked Device from the “A Thank-You Gift” login occasion. A second login occasion from October 14 to 31, 2022, will reward gamers with Mora, Intertwined Fates, Heroes’ Wits, and Mystic Ore.

Finally, Genshin Impact will host two Event Wish banners. Cyno will head the primary Event Wish Banner, whereas Venti will head the second. Both banners characteristic elevated drop charges for Candace, Sayu, and Shinobu.

Genshin Impact is offered on cell gadgets, PC, PS4, and PS5. Version 3.1 goes dwell on September 28, 2022.