Since Genshin Impact's launch, the regions of Teyvat have seen varying degrees of expansion. While areas like Liyue and Inazuma have received numerous new characters and map expansions, Mondstadt, the starting region, has experienced a significant character drought.  This discrepancy has left some players wondering if the region has been abandoned in favor of newer content.

Version 5.4, for instance, is an Inazuma-centric patch, introducing new characters and events focused on that region.  This highlights the disparity in attention given to different areas of the game.

While the upcoming rerun of characters like Charlotte is welcomed, it doesn't address the underlying issue of Mondstadt's lack of new additions.  A recent chart circulating online highlights this drought, showing the significant gap between the release dates of Mondstadt's latest characters compared to regions like Inazuma.

This disparity raises the question: why have the developers avoided creating new Mondstadt characters?  One possible explanation lies in the region's already substantial roster.  With 19 playable characters, Mondstadt offers a diverse cast, many of whom remain highly valuable in team compositions, such as Jean, Bennett, Fischl, and Sucrose. Only Liyue surpasses Mondstadt in character count, largely due to annual events like the Lantern Rite consistently introducing new Liyue characters.

Compared to Mondstadt's established roster, newer regions like Sumeru and Fontaine are still developing their character pool. This suggests a deliberate strategy by the developers to prioritize expanding newer regions before revisiting established ones like Mondstadt.  However, this doesn't mean Mondstadt has been forgotten.

Leaks and rumors point to characters like Dahlia, Deacon of the Church of Favonius, joining the playable roster in the future. While initially expected to be a 4-Star character, the possibility of a 5-Star Mondstadt character eventually being introduced remains open. This would certainly be a welcome addition, satisfying the demand for new characters from the beloved starting region.

While Mondstadt awaits its next spotlight, the anticipation for future updates continues to grow.  The upcoming Version 5.5, set to launch on March 26, 2025, has already generated considerable excitement during its beta testing phase, even without a new Mondstadt character.