With the release ofGenshin Impact’s upcoming Version 2.7 subject to a long delay due to lockdowns in Shanghai, fans of HoYoverse’s massively popular RPG have been waiting quite some time to get their first look at the game’s newest character, Yelan. With HoYoverse finallyconfirming the Version 2.7 update for May 31, the developer has wasted no time in filling in fans on all the content set to arrive to the online RPG. Alongside new quality-of-life features like Talent and Artifact recommendations, the game’s social media channels have moved along with the traditional suite of new trailers for Yelan.
Flashy cinematic trailers introducingGenshin Impact’s newest characters have become a hallmark of updates, with HoYoverse introducing eager fans to each new member of the game’s roster. With the long delay between Version 2.6 and 2.7 leading to an extended Ayaka banner,Genshinhas wasted no time in introducing the previously leaked Hydro bow user Yelan to the game’s community. Yelan already received a stylish animated trailer last week and, now,Genshin Impact’s newest trailer gives players a full look at the mysterious Ministry of Secret Affairs worker’s gameplay.
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The trailer titled “Yelan: Shadow in the Rain” shows Yelan’s mysterious and cool attitude as she ambushes a group of Treasure Hoarders looking to rob an unsuspecting merchant. The trailer takes on a heavily jazz-inspired motif through its flashy visuals and music asGenshin Impactintroduces Yelan’s abilitiesfocused on running through and locking down her enemies. Yelan’s Elemental Skill starts her into a dash, binding enemies she passes through, while her Elemental Burst deals damage to enemies surrounding her and adds bonus damage to her attacks for a few seconds.
While Yelan’s newest trailer shows off a flashy demonstration of her gameplay, fans ofGenshin Impactfollowing the game’s extensive community of leakers have already seen plenty of details about the upcoming character. Previous leaks have revealed not only the skills shown off in the new trailerbut also Yelan’s constellations, as well as materials players looking to acquire Yelan should farm in order to level her up quickly.Genshin Impactfrequently sees numerous leaks about upcoming characters in the weeks leading up to their release with Yelan’s preview period being especially long due to the delays.
With Yelan’s introduction toGenshin Impactcoming with 2.7, she will join a growing roster of characters that still sees plenty of highly-anticipated additions set to come over the next few months. Earlier this month, HoYoverse officially unveiledthe long-rumored Shikanoin Heizouas one of the next members of the game’s roster and the rumored addition of Sumeru later this year will bring not only new characters but also the addition of the game’s seventh element, Dendro. Between new characters like Yelan and future rumored content,Genshin Impactlooks to have plenty in store for fans throughout the rest of 2022.
Genshin Impactis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices with a Switch version in development.
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