Genshin Impact 2.6 leaks: Ayato, Heizou expected release and rerun banners

In a month, Genshin Impact 2.6 will be released, bringing with it powerful new characters like Kamisato Ayato. Ayato's official release has been a long time coming, and thanks to leaks, more information has been revealed.

Ayato may be bringing several additional formidable 5-stars with him, as previous leaks indicate that the 2.6 release will include numerous different units. Fans can also learn more about Shikanoin Heizou, a forthcoming character whose debut date is less certain. Players will undoubtedly want to learn as much as they can when the 2.6 release approaches. So far, early leaks and data mining elements have revealed the following.

Note that leaks do not imply that features and events are true. Players should take the information with a grain of salt because certain rumored products and characters may not make it into the final game.

Genshin Impact 2.6 leaks: Ayato's expected release and reruns

According to the latest leaks for the 2.6 update, Kamisato Ayato will be the first banner to be released. Fans will want to keep a careful eye on their Primogems, as his release date is expected to be March 30, the same day as the update.

Ayato's equipment is unclear, however, he appears to be a powerful 5-star Hydro character that fights with a Hydro-infused sword. He could end up looking a lot like Childe, with Hydro element attacks that can deal a lot of damage.

According to the most recent information, Shikanoin Heizou may not be released during the 2.6 updates. Heizou is a character about whom nothing is known, though recent leaks have suggested that he will have his own tale quest.

Even his rarity is up for debate, as some leaks indicate he'll be a 5-star character while the majority claim he'll be a 4-star. All we know for sure is that he uses the smaller teen model and that he'll most likely appear in a future Inazuman update.

Possible 2.6 reruns

Many repeat speculations and leaks have surfaced since the Genshin Impact 2.6 release, and many fans are still unsure which are correct. It will be difficult to pinpoint a specific set of replays for this update until more leaks from the game's beta surface.

Currently, it is thought that either a Kazuha and Venti or an Ayaka and Yoimiya rerun will be aired. As additional information becomes available, Genshin Impact fans will learn more about these probable follow-up banners.