In the latest version, the most appealing feature that Genshin Impact brings to players is the banners with countless new characters and experiences.
This is also the main mechanism for revenue generation for miHoYo, driving player engagement and helping gamers find their favorite characters. The appealing banners can often lead to a surge in sales, just like what Raiden Shogun or Venti have achieved. Conversely, banners that underperform can result in player disappointment.
Disappointment is present in version 5.4, as the banners in Genshin Impact seem to be a bit lackluster.
Specifically, right after miHoYo confirmed the characters and featured events to be included in this banner, players experienced a significant wave of disappointment. Notably, the 5-star character in this banner is Mizuki – a character who is rated at an average level and does not stand out in any role. Additionally, the featured events in the banner also lack anything remarkable, mainly focusing on Xiangling.
It is also worth noting that immediately after miHoYo’s announcement, many players expressed strong dissatisfaction. A significant portion of the community believes that this banner does not meet expectations, and miHoYo’s current stance is likely to lead to a drop in revenue. Furthermore, many Genshin Impact players feel that miHoYo has missed the mark, helping to save Primogems and ensuring that this will be the only banner that players avoid pulling on due to its lack of appeal.
Players are all hoping for a stronger 5-star character than Mizuki. Many opinions suggest that the characters in the 5.4 banner are among the weakest in Genshin Impact’s history to date. The recently launched 5.4 banners of Genshin Impact are projected to set a record low in revenue from previous banners, as there have been too many games suggesting a significantly better experience.
