Genshin Impact Luna IV livestream drops six fresh characters for 2026, hinting at bold metas and unexpected twists that could redefine your playthrough.
Six New Characters Teased in Genshin Impact Luna IV Livestream
The Genshin Impact Luna IV livestream showcased glimpses of six new characters set for 2026 releases. Fans caught brief trailers highlighting their designs, abilities, and elements, sparking widespread speculation on teams and banners. HoYoverse confirmed these additions will expand Teyvat’s roster with fresh playstyles and lore ties. Viewers praised the high-production reveals, which included combat demos and voice lines. Expect detailed guides soon as more info drops.
The livestream showcased the silhouette of five characters that they are planning to release in 2026. These may not be all the characters they have planned, but some of the primary ones. You can also check our complete Nod-krai character list to learn about the upcoming characters as well.
First, we see a male character with a small figure. This character is likely Lohen, who was recently leaked and has also been name-dropped by Varka in the story. Lohen will likely be a Monstadt character, which is great because it has been a while since Hoyoverse released a new character from the first region of the game.
Next, we see a massive figure with big muscles. This character is confirmed to be Varka, the buffest male character in Genshin Impact. His figure alone gives away his identity, which is much bigger than that of every other male model in the game.
Third, we see a tall woman drinking tea and having pointed ears. This one is likely going to be Nicole Reeyn, one of the Hexenzirkel mages. She has already appeared in the story and will continue to play a major role in the Nod-Krai Archon quests.
After Nicole, we see a small girlish figure, who is not yet identified. There has been no leak about this little girl’s identity, and we will have to look forward to upcoming leaks to learn about her. On the fifth, we see another girl figure who is accompanied by a doll. Although the normal assumption would have been Sandrone, she appears a bit different from Sandrone’s model. The other option is likely the teased Snow Maiden character that got leaked recently.
Finally, there is a sixth hidden character teased in the livestream. We only see this character in the reflection at the sixth spot. Although the character model is not clear, this sixth character is likely going to be Sandrone, our beloved Fatui Harbinger in Nod-Krai.
Which of the six teased characters are playable first in 6.3
None of the six teased characters are playable in version 6.3.
Livestream Tease Details
The Luna IV (version 6.3) livestream featured silhouettes of six upcoming characters-five prominent ones and a sixth in a reflection-as teases for releases starting in version 6.4 and beyond. These include likely candidates like Varka, Nicole (or similar), Lohen, a small girl, a Snow Maiden figure, and possibly Sandrone.
Version 6.3 Playables
Version 6.3 instead introduces distinct characters such as Columbina (Phase 1, Hydro) and Zi Bai (Phase 2, Geo), who were not part of the silhouette group. Other mentions like Illuga or Greta appear tied to 6.3 story but remain unconfirmed as matching the teases.
Who is confirmed playable during 6.3 Phase 1
Columbina is confirmed as the playable 5-star character in Genshin Impact 6.3 Phase 1.
Banner Details
Phase 1 features Columbina, a 5-star Hydro catalyst user and Fatui Harbinger, paired with a rerun of Ineffa (likely a 5-star Electro character). The 4-stars include Illuga (or Ifa), Sethos, and Fischl.
Patch Context
This banner launched around January 14, 2026, as part of the Luna IV (6.3) update, highlighting Columbina’s debut as a strong support with Luna reaction enabling. Phase 2 shifts to Zibai (5-star Geo) and others like Illuga.
