Multiple Genshin Impact Leaks Suggest The New Sword Character Is Named Al-Haitham
Genshin Impact has a very frequent update schedule, and each new version of the game lasts around six to seven weeks. Assuming that the rumors about 2.8 being the last Inazuma arc update are true, fans can expect a new major update to drop around August 25.
The new update will introduce a brand-new region to the game as well as the long-awaited Dendro element. A new Genshin Impact leak has revealed more potential information about a new character that should join the playable roster in the foreseeable future.
Fan art Combines Demon Slayer And Genshin Impact
Recent Genshin Impact leaks have revealed more possible details about a character whose appearance is apparently based on Su, a Honkai Impact 3rd character who plays an important part in the game's manga. Two credible leakers, Ubatcha1 and hxg_diluc, have been hinting that his name is actually Al-Haitham, and many fans suggest that his name is based on the popular Arab scientist, Hasan Ibn al-Haytham. This could be true considering that each major region in Genshin Impact is inspired by a real-life location, and according to numerous rumors, the new nation Sumeru is based on Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
This would not be the first time for Genshin Impact to base the design of their new characters on Honkai's world. For example, one of the recently released characters, the Electro user Yae Miko has a lot of similarities with Honkai's Yae Sakura. Even two of the popular Genshin Impact Archons, Venti and Raiden Shogun, have their respective counterparts in the other game. Another popular leaker by the name SaveYourPrimos has revealed additional information about his appearance.
When it comes to his weapon of choice, Al-Haitham will apparently be the first sword user
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