Genshin Impact 7.0 Leaks Reveal New Playable Characters, Elemental Reactions and Possible Snezhnaya Combat Buffs

A new batch of Genshin Impact 7.0 leaks has begun circulating across the community, revealing early information about upcoming playable characters, potential elemental team archetypes and rumored combat changes connected to the arrival of Snezhnaya.

The latest reports suggest that HoYoverse is preparing a large scale meta shift for Version 7.0 with several new reaction focused teams and multiple unreleased units designed around entirely new gameplay synergies. As with all early leaks, the information is currently marked as unofficial and several details remain labeled as SUS, meaning reliability has not yet been fully verified.

• One of the biggest claims involves a new 5-star Anemo male DPS expected to appear during Version 7.0. According to leakers, the character will reportedly use the tall male model, making him one of the first major male Anemo damage dealers introduced since Wanderer. Community discussions have already compared the rumored unit to popular characters like Xiao and Kazuha, though current details remain extremely limited.

The leaks also mention another unrevealed 5-star female character, though no confirmed element or weapon type has surfaced so far. Alongside her, a rumored 4-star Electro boy from a previous teaser is allegedly planned to become playable during the Snezhnaya cycle. Fans believe this may connect to earlier promotional material shown by HoYoverse during previous regional previews.

Beyond the character roster itself, the newest information heavily focuses on upcoming combat archetypes and elemental pairings expected to define the Snezhnaya meta.

• One rumored setup references a Stellar Conduct female DPS, potentially connected to Sandrone, alongside a dedicated female support unit. While the exact mechanic behind “Stellar Conduct” remains unknown, some players speculate it may involve advanced Cryo technology, summons or coordinated attacks inspired by the Fatui’s machinery.

Another leak describes a Rimegrass male DPS paired with a female support character. The term “Rimegrass” has not appeared officially inside Genshin Impact before, leading many players to believe it could represent a new elemental interaction or region exclusive combat mechanic introduced alongside Snezhnaya.

Additional reports mention a Dendro DPS character supported by a Cryo support unit capable of enabling two derivative reactions. This detail has generated enormous interest because Cryo currently lacks direct transformative reactions with Dendro in the live version of the game. If accurate, Snezhnaya may introduce entirely new reaction systems that significantly expand team building possibilities.

Leaks also reference a Swirl focused female DPS paired with a male support unit, as well as a separate Cryo DPS and Anemo support combination. These alleged compositions suggest that HoYoverse may continue pushing elemental specialization teams similar to Fontaine’s HP manipulation mechanics and Natlan’s rumored aggressive reaction playstyles.

Perhaps the most surprising claim involves possible buffs for older characters connected to both Swirl and Rimegrass mechanics. According to the rumors, existing Anemo and Cryo units may receive indirect improvements through new artifact sets, reaction adjustments or future support characters.

This has already sparked major discussion surrounding older characters such as Venti, Shenhe, Ganyu and Sucrose, many of whom could potentially benefit from stronger Swirl interactions or new Cryo based systems.

Community reactions to the leaks remain mixed. Some players are excited about the possibility of entirely new reaction mechanics finally refreshing the endgame meta, while others remain cautious due to the early and unverified nature of the information.

With the rumored Snezhnaya beta expected to begin soon after Version 6.7, many fans believe additional gameplay footage, character icons and internal data could surface in the coming weeks. Until then, all current information should be treated as preliminary and subject to change before official confirmation from HoYoverse.

New additional Snezhnaya leaks have also surfaced, giving players a possible early roadmap for upcoming characters across the 7.X update cycle. According to the latest STC information, Version 7.0 may introduce the rumored Anemo Swirl male DPS alongside a Stellar Conduct support character named Vodyanitsa. Version 7.1 is said to feature an adult female Anemo Swirl unit, while 7.2 could add a young female Stellar support character focused on enabling future team compositions.

One of the biggest claims from the newest leaks is that Version 7.4 may finally introduce the long awaited Cryo Archon, with some insiders also referencing possible connections to Guizhong. While details remain unclear, the mention alone has already sparked massive discussion throughout the community.

The leaks further describe Snezhnaya’s overall aesthetic direction, claiming that nearly half of the playable cast wears padded winter clothing, reinforcing the region’s harsh frozen environment. Another rumored character is described as a tall male with a stern prison warden appearance, featuring a cold and intimidating design that has quickly attracted attention from fans waiting for darker Snezhnayan characters.