The Version 7.2 leaks now contain more than a list of character names. Test-version material shared by Genshin Leakflow includes kits, materials, trial teams, and Wish artwork for Mitya and Valeriy. That makes their possible arrival more substantial than an early banner prediction, but HoYoverse has not announced either character’s final Event Wish or the 7.2 reruns as of September 28, 2026.
Version 7.1 is live, with Vesna and Vodyanitsa featured in its first phase through October 13. A November 4 start for 7.2 is a reasonable estimate from the usual six-week update cadence, not an announced date. The distinction matters if you are deciding whether to spend on a current banner or keep your wishes available.
What the 7.2 banner leaks actually show
| Character or claim | Current evidence | What remains unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Mitya | Reported 7.2 test-version kit, materials, trial team, Wish artwork, and a test 5-star catalyst. Leak trackers list him as a 5-star. | Official release, banner phase, final kit, and weapon details. |
| Valeriy | Reported test-version kit, materials, trial team, and Wish artwork. Leak trackers list him as a 4-star. | Whether he will be featured alongside Mitya and which banner will rate him up. |
| Zibai and Linnea reruns | Named in an earlier, explicitly uncertain 7.2 lineup report. | Whether either rerun happens and, if so, its phase. |
| Furina rerun | Named as the possible fourth 5-star in a separate lineup claim. | Whether this claim is accurate; the earlier report left that slot unknown. |
The strongest distinction is between test-version character material and a predicted banner schedule. Mitya and Valeriy have been shown in multiple types of reported 7.2 test material. The proposed reruns have not been established by those character assets. An earlier Genshin Leakflow post listed Mitya, Zibai, Linnea, and an unknown fourth slot; a separate claim later filled that slot with Furina. Neither establishes a final four-character lineup or phase order.
Does the leaked trial team mean you need both new characters?
Reported 7.2 trial teams pair Mitya with Odette, Valeriy, and Sucrose, while Valeriy’s reported trial uses Mitya, Sucrose, and Diona. These lineups suggest the testers are presenting a shared team idea. They do not prove that Mitya requires Valeriy, that either character needs Odette, or that the team will perform the same way when built with a player’s own equipment.
If Mitya is your target, wait to check three things in the official trial: how he performs without a newly released teammate, whether your roster can meet any team restrictions in his final kit, and whether you enjoy his field time and attacks. The test-version kit and rotation reports may change. This is also why pre-farming a specific boss or talent material from leaked lists carries more risk than saving general resources.
How to plan your wishes now
For one limited 5-star, a conservative worst-case budget is 180 wishes, or 28,800 Primogems, from zero character-banner pity without a featured guarantee. A 5-star is guaranteed within 90 character wishes; if it is not the featured character, the next 5-star on a Character Event Wish is guaranteed to be featured. Count your existing pity and guarantee before deciding how much more you need to save. The two simultaneous Character Event Wish banners share their count, while the Weapon Event Wish uses a separate count.
If you want Mitya, reserve your 5-star budget for him and treat Valeriy as a possible bonus until his rate-up is announced. Even if Valeriy is a featured 4-star on that banner, there is no fixed number of wishes that guarantees one specific featured 4-star. Pull only if receiving that banner’s 5-star would also be an acceptable outcome.
If your priority is a Zibai, Linnea, or Furina rerun, keep the same budget available but do not assign it to a rumored phase yet. Decide on a confirmed 7.1 character based on what that character does for your account today. A predicted 7.2 rerun is a reason to preserve options, not proof that a current banner must be skipped.
Leave the weapon decision until HoYoverse publishes the actual Weapon Event Wish. A reported test catalyst for Mitya does not reveal its final numbers or the other featured 5-star weapon. Players with a limited reserve will get a clearer choice after the official character trials and weapon details are available.
FAQ
Are Mitya and Valeriy confirmed for Version 7.2?
No. Reported 7.2 test-version assets include both characters, but HoYoverse has not announced their final banners as of September 28, 2026. “Mitya” and “Valeriy” are also the names used in leak coverage; check the official announcement for final English names.
Is Valeriy guaranteed to be on Mitya’s banner?
No. Their reported trial teams include each other, but a trial team does not confirm a shared rate-up phase.
Are Furina, Zibai, and Linnea the 7.2 reruns?
They are unconfirmed. One earlier report named Zibai and Linnea while leaving the fourth 5-star unknown; a separate claim named Furina for that slot.
When will Version 7.2 begin?
November 4, 2026 is an estimate based on the update cadence after 7.1. Wait for HoYoverse’s maintenance and Event Wish notices for the date and server-specific times.
Check your character-banner pity now and set a wish reserve for the character you most want. Reassess the rumored lineup when HoYoverse reveals 7.2, then make the final pull decision after the banner details and trials are available.
