Genshin Impact 4.4 Leaks: Trials Are Finally Getting A Lot Better

A new 4.4 leak hints at a much-needed update to trial characters, which may significantly improve how players test out the characters featured in each banner. Ahead of the upcoming patch, HoYoverse’s popular RPG has been heavily hit by leaks, revealing a grand portion of the next pieces of content. This goes from new characters, like Gaming and Xianyun in 4.4, which were confirmed after some leaks, to the description of new areas, a new god, and even some new celebratory skins for beloved characters from Liyue. While new content tends to be in the spotlight, the leaks also feature some quality-of-life updates.

Among the quality-of-life updates that have been leaked so far, there is one that addresses trial characters. Currently, whenever a character is featured with increased drop rates in a banner, they will be made available to play with within a short trial session. This allows players to better understand that character’s abilities and how they work with other playable heroes in the game, especially considering how a large portion of it revolves around team comps. This is true for both 4-star and 5-star heroes in. According to new Version 4.4 leaks, this experience will be improved and may pave the way for further enhancements.

A post made by the user on Reddit suggests that the next update will alter the team comp offered with Xiao’s trial session. Up to now, as of his last appearance in Version 3.4, Xiao was featured alongside Barbara, which could heal him through the HP-loss mechanic present in his Elemental Burst and any eventual damage from opponents. As of Version 4.4, however, the leaks mention that Xiao will now be accompanied by Sucrose, Bennett, and Faruzan. This is a significant change to his trial team