Genshin Impactwill eventually hit a fork in the road regarding what future updates will bring to the game after the current storyline concludes. However, aside from major content updates,Genshin Impactstill has an obvious path to walk when it comes to introducing smaller additions to the game, namely adding more alternative outfits for the playable characters, considering how many characters there are who don’t yet have an outfit.
As of phase two ofGenshin Impact’s 5.0 update, there are currently 87 playable characters in the game. Meanwhile, less than two dozen characters have received an alternative outfit. Consequently,Genshin Impacthas a massive road ahead of itself before it will ever catch up to having an alternative outfit for every playable character in the game, but it’s never too late to get started.
Genshin Impact’s Release Schedule for New Character Outfits is Due for a Change
Lately,Genshin Impacthas a habit of adding new character outfits as part of big, in-game events, which is a bit of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, some of these new outfits have been available for players to earn by participating in these events with no purchase necessary, which is fairly generous. Additionally, theseevents inGenshin Impactjustify these new outfits with a significant occasion. New outfits in the game don’t all need a lore-accurate reason to exist, but regardless, associating new outfits with an in-game event memorably marks the occasion. On the other hand, this has turned out to be quite a slow process, withGenshin Impact’s release schedule for new characters far outpacing the release schedule for new outfits.
Every Character with an Alternative Outfit in Genshin Impact So Far
Some of the available character outfits were introduced as a way ofcensoring content inGenshin Impact, specifically for Amber, Jean, Mona, and Rosaria. The redesigned outfits for these characters are available as alternative outfits in most regions, whereas these outfits replaced the default outfits for these characters onGenshin Impact’s Chinese servers.
Out of all the playable characters that are currently inGenshin Impact, including the censored character reskins, only 18out of 87of them have an alternative outfit. Considering howGenshin Impactis constantly adding new characterswith every update, this disparity will likely get worse before it gets better. Needless to say,Genshin Impacthas a lot of catching up to do before an additional outfit is available for every playable character, so HoYoverse’s release schedule for character outfits inGenshin Impactis arguably due for a change.
Genshin Impact has the Perfect Blueprint for Adding New Character Outfits
Over on the HoYoLab community hub, players are constantly sharing custom cosplays andartwork that reimaginesGenshin Impact’s charactersin new outfits and styles. So naturally, HoYoverse could celebrate this fun hobby by holding official design contests for future character outfits inGenshin Impact. This could ideally help to speed upGenshin Impact’s release schedule for new character outfits, while more importantly recognizing the community’s talent and passion for creating art inspired by the characters inGenshin Impact.
Genshin Impactadding new outfits for the playable characters has been a welcome addition to the game so far. As such, it’s reasonable to assume that HoYoverse will continue to add new character outfits toGenshin Impact, except at a much slower pace than fans are content with. Going forward,Genshin Impactshould consider doubling down on its release schedule for new outfits, and inviting the community for the chance to collaborate on future outfits sounds like a golden opportunity.
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