Shortly before the Genshin Impact Version 2.6 update, two new characters were officially announced by Genshin Impact developers HoYoverse through their social media. “Valley Orchid” Yelan and “Mender of Tribulations” Kuki Shinobu are the new characters we're getting in Genshin Impact Version 2.7.

“Valley Orchid” Yelan

A mysterious person who claims to work for the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Yelan wields a Bow, and has a Hydro vision. She will be the new 5 star character after Kamisato Ayato's release. Her constellation is named “Umbrabilis Orchis,” meaning “shaded orchid.” Seeing Yelan's official description, this constellation is certainly apt for her character.

 

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Yelan's identity has always been a mystery. Like a phantom, she often appears in various guises at the center of events, and disappears before the storm stops.
The people who are caught up in trouble look forward to meeting her. For some reason, most of them think she will help them, and if not, they want her to be their ally. But the problem is, their opponents harbor the same idea.
Every one of these people has met a Yelan who goes by a different name and identity, and each of them thinks they can reach a partnership with her. However, everyone has been kept in the dark.
Who does she want to help? When will she tell the truth?
Once she acts and intervenes, nothing can be trusted.
When she reveals her true identity and speaks the truth, those who are eager for answers may not have the chance to hear it.

“Mender of Tribulations” Kuki Shinobu

Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang

Kuki Shinobu is revealed to be an Electro character, and a Sword wielder. While she is rumored to be the first Electro healer in Genshin Impact, no such detail were revealed as of yet. Her constellation is “Tribulatio Demptio”

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Although Kuki Shinobu joined the Arataki Gang at a later stage, she is a powerful figure who transformed the whole gang. After she arrived, the gang's business scope expanded to all walks of life, including but not limited to: legal consultation, business negotiation, banquet catering, clothing customization…
What's even more surprising is that the lackadaisical Arataki Gang was able to produce all the relevant practice certificates, all signed with the same name: Kuki Shinobu.
It is said that this second-in-command had studied abroad, and it is also said that she has close affiliations with the Tenryou Commission.
When outsiders hear this, they inevitably have many suspicions. However, the residents of Hanamizaka who often deal with the Arataki Gang are different, and they always go to her for advice on various matters without any reservations.
In their opinion, discussions with Kuki Shinobu are always smooth and efficient.
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Just always keep in mind the following two rules:
One, do not attempt to find out how she looks like under her mask.
And two, don't ask why she has to steer clear of the Grand Narukami Shrine every time she heads out for a job.

Yelan and Kuki Shinobu Release Date

Both Yelan and Kuki Shinobu can be expected once Genshin Impact Version 2.7 goes live. If previous schedules are followed, this patch will most likely be on May 11, 2022.
While details for both characters are currently scarce, seeing as how these graphics were leaked ahead of time, more information like their Elemental Skills and Elemental Bursts can be expected soon. Stay tuned on our Genshin Impact leaks newsroom to get the first look on these updates.