In the latest trailer for Genshin Impact, developer miHoyo previews character Zhongli.
Genshin Impact Trailer Features Zhongli The Next Banner Character
The next banner Gentry of Hermitage will be available on December 1st forGenshin Impact, featuring the cool and collected Geo characterZhongli. The banner will be available until December 22nd, after which the next update 1.2 will go live on December 23rd. So for most of the month of December you’re able to get your hands on Zhongli. You can also test out his abilities along with Xinyna, Razor and Chongyun with the trial mode.
In the latest video you can preview Zhongli’s abilities, which looks like he summons his own giant Lustrous Stone from the ground. He wields aPolearmsimilar toXiangling. He also seems to have a shield ability similar to other Geo characterNoelle, but this one looks to stay put, rather than travel with the character.
This banner will mean you can pullZhongliwith an increased chance. Other characters will also be available on this banner which includesXinyan(Pyro),Razor(Electro) andChongyun(Cryo) with boosted drop-rates.
New Story Chapter - Historia Antiqua Chapter
So far Zhongli has appeared in the main story, specially in the recent patch update (if you haven’t check it out yet I won’t spoil it for you). The arrival of this banner also means a new chapter featuring the character called the Historia Antiqua Chapter, which you will need to unlock after reaching the require Adventure Rank, and completing yourDaily Commissionsto gain a Story Key. One Story Key is granted after completing eight Daily Commissions, but you may already have a key if you have been doing them on the regular.
Requisites for Historia Antiqua Chapter:
Adventure Rank 40
Complete all quests in Chapter I: Act III - A New Star Approaches
Available permanently after 2025-08-14 04:00:00
This should lead up to Update 1.2. which will be the next majorupdateadding the exciting new area of Dragonspine on December 23rd.
Genshin Impactis available to play on PC, PS4, PS5, iOS and Android, as well as coming to Nintendo Switch soon. Check out latest builds inGenshin Impact Build: Razor The Incredible Wolf – Free To Play GuideandGenshin Impact Build: Mona The Divination Witch – Free To Play Guide.
To get a round up of recent RPG news find it here inTop RPG News Of The Week: November 29th (MHW Iceborne, Project EVE, Fallout 76 And More!).
