All Genshin Impact characters, listed in order of release date (7.0 Snezhnaya Update)

A full list of Genshin Impact characters in order of release.

Complete Genshin Impact Characters List (2026)

Genshin Impact playable characters released in 2026 (Version 6.3–7.0), listed newest to oldest
Character	Added to the Realm
Version 7.0 — Everwinter Without Mercy Released August 12, 2026
Odette	Version 7.0 — Everwinter Without Mercy August 12, 2026
Alyosha	Version 7.0 — Everwinter Without Mercy August 12, 2026
Version 6.7 — Luna VIII Released July 1, 2026
Sandrone	Version 6.7 — Luna VIII July 1, 2026
Version 6.6 — Luna VII Released May 20, 2026
Nicole Reeyn	Version 6.6 — Luna VII May 20, 2026
Prune	Version 6.6 — Luna VII May 20, 2026
Lohen	Version 6.6 — Luna VII May 20, 2026

Version 6.5 — Luna VI Released April 8, 2026
Linnea	Version 6.5 — Luna VI April 8, 2026
Version 6.4 — Luna V Released February 25, 2026
Varka	Version 6.4 — Luna V February 25, 2026
Version 6.3 — Luna IV Released January 14, 2026
Zibai	Version 6.3 — Luna IV January 14, 2026
Illuga	Version 6.3 — Luna IV January 14, 2026
Columbina	Version 6.3 — Luna IV January 14, 2026

How many playable characters are in Genshin Impact?

There are currently 120 playable characters in Genshin Impact, with Odette and Alyosha being the latest additions in Version 7.0 Everwinter Without Mercy.

Who was the first character released in Genshin Impact?

The original Version 1.0 included 23 playable characters, starting the Traveler, and acquiring Amber, Kaeya, Lisa, as well as many others.

How often does Genshin Impact release new characters?

Geshin Impact releases characters with each new update and version. This usually happens every six weeks.

Are there any limited Genshin Impact characters that can't be obtained anymore?

Aloy is the rarest character in Genshin Impact, as she was obtainable only during the limited collaboration event.

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