Summary
Genshin Impactmay have some good news for Albedo fans, as a reliable source confirmed that the Chalk Prince will make his triumphant return alongside Chiori in Version 4.5’s Event Banners. Though initially rumored forVersion 4.3’s Event Banners inGenshin Impact, Albedo and Itto were replaced by Ayaka and Yoimiya, respectively. Given that Roses and Muskets features Ayaka, Ayato, and Yoimiya’s trip to Fontaine, the banner change makes sense, even though it offers little comfort to Albedo fans who have been waiting for a rerun since Jun 15, 2025.
WithGenshin Impact’s Version 4.4 Event Bannersset to feature Xianyun, Nahida, Yae Miko, and Xiao, fans who wanted Albedo will at least have some additional time to save up on Primogems. Chenyu Vale is set to launch in Version 4.4 as well, and while zone exploration does not yield too many Primogems, the Lantern Rite patch has traditionally been generous when it comes to handing out Intertwined Fates.
Albedo and Chiori – the Event Banners for Version 4.5 – wereconfirmed by Little_Teyvat, a reliable source in theGenshin ImpactLeaks community, and they certainly line up with previous information concerning the banner order ofGenshin Impactcharacters. While fans already expected Chiori to make her debut in Version 4.5 (with Arlecchino launching in 4.6), Albedo’s rerun is a welcome addition. It’s assumed that Chiori will be a 5-Star Geo Sword character, and though her ability kit remains a mystery, players are hoping that HoYoverse introduces the first 5-Star Geo healer toGenshin Impact.
Chiori: 5-Star Geo Sword
Albedo: 5-Star Geo Sword
While it remains to be seen which characters will join Chiori and Albedo in Version 4.5, the recent changes to Version 4.4’s Event Banners have displaced Shenhe and Ganyu from the banner order. Taking this into consideration, it’s quite likely that at least one of Xianyun’s adoptive daughters will feature in Version 4.5. Furthermore, sinceShenhe and Ganyu are receiving a new outfitduring the Lantern Rite, HoYoverse probably isn’t interested in holding off their rerun for too long.
There is one more thing to account for, as Albedo’s best-in-slot weapon is the Cinnabar Spindle, an exclusive 4-Star Sword that can no longer be obtained by new players. While HoYoverse is under no obligation to rerun a Limited Event weapon reward, creating a viable alternative for Version 4.5 would be a great way to boost player interest in one ofGenshin Impact’s most underrated characters.
