The next major update for Genshikai Ibunroku will take place on Wednesday, but developer MiHoYo did something surprising today and revealed two new characters that are expected to appear in the 1.7 update in July. First revealed was Sayu, a 4-star Anemo character rumored to be a healer (her weapon type has not yet been officially revealed). She is a ninja and apparently hails from the Inazuma region, which will be the first major continent to be added to "Gensho Ibunroku" later this year.

Along with Sayu, MiHoYo also revealed Yoimiya, a five-star pyro-archer also from Inazuma; details are extremely scarce at this time, as all MiHoYo has revealed is that Sayu is the owner of "Naganohara Hanabi."

Apart from the character art, there is nothing more to tell. That said, it is a bit odd that MiHoYo is introducing these new additions to the roster so early. Update 1.6 was released on Wednesday, and the new characters that come with it were only recently revealed. So who knows when Sayu and Yoimiya will be playable.

"Genkai Ibunroku" traditionally receives major updates on a more gradual six-week schedule, but not much is known about what lies ahead in the next patch. The exact roadmap for MiHoYo, however, remains a mystery. However, we are not complaining. It's cool that Sayu and Yoimiya have finally been revealed. Expect more details on what updates they will entail in the near future.

For more on "Genshin Impact," check out our character tier list and our guide to the new features coming in patch 1.6, "The Great Adventure of Midsummer Island."