Genshin Impact fans expect Fatui Harbinger Capitano to be on the boat soon. So, when recent leaks have created more anticipation regarding his release date as a playable character, he might leave them disappointed; new updates hint that players must wait longer to control that mysterious figure.

A silver lining perhaps is the arrival of another in Snezhnaya character: Columbina.

No New Fatui Harbingers Before Version 6.0

Mavuika vs Capitano

The delay in confirming any new Fatui Harbingers as playable characters will reportedly be great. This has been indicated, as shared by HXG, through a renowned Genshin Impact insider who goes by the name Uncle 111, saying no one should expect new Fatui Harbingers before Version 6.0.

This list includes Capitano, who had been widely rumored to be a central character in the Natlan storyline. The leak was marked "suspicious" on Reddit, but it seems the long-awaited character won't feature in any upcoming updates before Genshin Impact Version 6.0.

Could Columbina Be Playable Soon?

The future of Capitano remains cloudy, but there's a glimmer of hope for fans of the Fatui Harbingers. The same leaks claim that there's a chance for Columbina, another leading character in The Harbingers, to appear as a playable character.

According to ScreenRant, this is apparently at odds with the earlier hint which said that no Fatui Harbingers will come before Version 6.0. The leak by HXG says though that if Columbina comes in the Archon Quests in Version 5.3, she could then be available to play in the Natlan patches. Players may still get their hands on a Harbinger before the launch of Snezhnaya in 2025.

Capitano is Previously Rumored to Be Canceled

The recent leaks are part of other rumors that say that the playable release of Capitano was canceled completely. The previous month, leaks came stating that Capitano's much-anticipated playable character release would be replaced by Columbina. These leaks do appear to fall in line with rumors now, which suggest that Columbina may be the next playable Fatui Harbinger to be added to the roster.

Not being released for several months, it appears she is being linked to the upcoming region update for Natlan. So those wanting new content might actually consider this a win, as it is evident that they will have to wait a long time.

A Timeline for Fatui Harbingers in Genshin Impact

Looking back at previous releases such as Arlecchino, it is easier to visualize when a Harbinger is going to be released. Arlecchino first appeared as an NPC in Version 4.1 and then became playable in Version 4.6.

If Columbina's release pattern is anything similar, she will most likely be released with the 5.6 update tied with content surrounding the Pyro nation of Natlan. This would give players a chance to experience the character before Snezhnaya, which is expected to be a major focus for the game in 2025.

Other Leaks and Future Genshin Impact Updates

Other than the Fatui Harbingers, there are exciting leaks circulating for Genshin Impact's future. Uncle 111 leaks that Hu Tao might be the protagonist in the Lantern Rite Festival for the year 2025 and that a new skin would drop in Version 5.3.

Two new 4-star units-Iansan and Ifa are also expected, while there is a new 5-star female character in the Collective of Plenty in a future tribe quest.

There are also rumors of a 5-star female character making her debut in Version 5.4, possibly linked to Inazuma. While none of these leaks have been confirmed, they provide a glimpse into what Genshin Impact fans can expect in the months ahead.