Summary
Genshin Impactis expected to start its official drip marketing for Chiori on July 12, 2025, though a reliable leak has shared an early preview of what players can hope to see from her ability kit. Though Version 4.3 was considered a dry patch, its Flagship Event introducedGenshin Impactfans to Chiori, a former acquaintance of Kamisato Ayato, and the owner of Chioriya Boutique in the Court of Fontaine. It didn’t take long for her to become a fan-favorite, and while Version 4.4 will instead focus on the Lantern Rite, Chiori is expected to make her playable debut in Version 4.5.
Though theLantern Rite controversy inGenshin Impacthas distracted the community from the upcoming Event Banners, a majority of players have been satisfied with the way HoYoverse addressed some underutilized Elemental Reactions, such as Crystallize, with the Fontaine 5-Stars. While Navia may not be the savior of the Geo element on her own, she is a rock-solid addition to the character roster, and players are hoping that Chiori will have good synergy with her, either in a Support role or as an off-field DPS.
Chiori has long been suspected of being a featured character on theVersion 4.5 Event Banners forGenshin Impact, and all signs point that HoYoverse has made no last-minute changes to the banner order. As for what players can expect from Chiori’s ability kit,Uncle K and GenshinMeow have leaked early detailson what sets Chiori apart from other 5-Star Geo characters.
Chiori’s Ability Kit and Role in Genshin Impact
Chiori should begin beta testing soon, andGenshin Impactplayers who signed up for the beta will have a chance to test her out prior to launch. Her capability of dishing out Geo damage off-field has made the community wonder ifAlbedo’s role inGenshin Impactis being taken over by Chiori, as unlike his Geo Constructs, Chiori’s mannequins can’t be destroyed by boss enemies.
Ultimately, both Albedo and Chiori are supposed to feature on the Event Banners in Version 4.5, and there are even rumors ofGenshin Impactadding a birthday bannerto the mix. With Version 4.4 releasing on January 31, fans can expect to see Version 4.5 in mid-March.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
