Yelan and Bennett Skins Confirmed for Version 5.8: What You Need to Know ExploreGenshin

Raiden Shotgun on YouTube has confirmed some exciting news for Genshin Impact players: Yelan and Bennett are both receiving new skins in Version 5.8, and one of them will be the game’s second-ever five-star cosmetic. Here’s everything we know so far—including why this matters for players, what to expect, and how it ties into the upcoming summer event.

Yelan’s 5-Star Skin: A Game-Changing Cosmetic

Yelan is getting a premium five-star skin, only the second of its kind in the game after Diluc’s Red Dead of Night.

What makes a five-star skin special?

New attack animations
Redesigned Elemental Burst
Enhanced visual effects

These features go far beyond the four-star skins we’ve seen for characters like Ganyu, Shenhe, or Klee, which typically just offer a costume change and new idle animations. Diluc’s skin was essentially a mini-rework—Yelan’s is expected to follow suit.

Why Yelan? Yelan is one of the most universally strong units in the game:

Her Elemental Skill provides fast mobility and AoE Hydro damage.
Her Burst offers coordinated Hydro attacks triggered by normal attacks, making her the perfect support for DPS units like Hu Tao, Yoimiya, Navia, and Itto.
Her scaling with HP, plus flexible team compatibility, makes her a go-to support for both meta and casual players.

In short, she’s a fan-favorite and a powerhouse—which makes this skin not only a love letter to her popularity but a smart business move for HoYoverse.

Bennett’s Free Skin: A Deserved Thank You

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Bennett is getting a free summer-themed skin in Version 5.8—and it’s one that feels long overdue.

Bennett has been a mainstay in Genshin’s meta since launch:

His Elemental Burst provides a powerful ATK buff and healing zone.
He fits into almost every team composition, from early game exploration to endgame Abyss clears.

Giving him a new cosmetic—especially a free one—feels like a thank you to the player base. The visuals for his new outfit have already been seen, and it embraces the fun, colorful vibe of previous summer patches.

How These Skins Tie Into the Summer Event

Based on previous patterns, Version 5.8 will continue the summer event tradition:

Version 1.6: Jean and Barbara skins
Version 2.8: Fischl and Diluc skins
Version 3.8: Klee and Kaeya
Version 4.8: Nilou and Kirara

Expect:

A limited-time summer region
A new exploration-based event
A free Bennett skin tied to event progression
A paid Yelan skin in the in-game shop

Skins during these patches are never standalone—they’re always part of a broader summer celebration. This trend appears to be continuing in 5.8.

Yelan Skin Speculation: What Could It Look Like?

The design for Yelan’s skin hasn’t been revealed yet, but speculation is running high:

Elegant evening wear?
More glamorous than her current spy outfit?
Special Hydro animations?
References to her role as an intelligence agent?

Given the expectations set by Diluc’s skin, players are hoping for a complete aesthetic transformation, not just a wardrobe swap.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re excited for Yelan’s five-star upgrade or just glad Bennett is finally getting some love, Version 5.8 is shaping up to be a banner patch for cosmetics and events.

This update is a great time to return, save Primogems, or finally use those spare Genesis Crystals. Just make sure you’re ready when visuals drop!

For more updates on cosmetics, events, and future banners, check out ExploreGenshin.gg.
This article is based on insights from Raiden Shotgun’s full video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yelan’s skin confirmed to be five-star?

While not officially confirmed by HoYoverse, multiple reliable sources have reported that Yelan’s skin will be a five-star cosmetic, following in the footsteps of Diluc’s Red Dead of Night.

What’s the difference between a four-star and five-star skin?

Five-star skins offer more than just visual changes. They come with new attack animations, Elemental Burst redesigns, and improved visual effects.

How do you get Bennett’s summer skin?

Bennett’s new skin will be free and tied to Version 5.8’s limited-time summer event. Complete event objectives to unlock it.

When will the summer event begin?

Historically, summer events begin with the mid-version update (x.8). Expect it to launch shortly after Version 5.8 releases.

Will Yelan’s skin be worth buying?

If it follows the same treatment as Diluc’s five-star skin, it’s expected to offer high production value and major visual upgrades. For fans and Yelan mains, it’s likely worth the investment.