Lately, the banner prediction statistics have been quite comforting: several consecutive updates initially hinted at by insiders match their release versions with minimal differences. However, surprises do happen, as you can tell from the title. Kamisato Ayaka will replace Albedo in the 4.3 event banner, as speculated by UncleYC and confirmed by Plusle. This simultaneously guarantees a predictable second position in the weapon banner, Mistsplitter Reforged, something that Albedo cannot secure. It also raises additional concerns regarding a reference to Eula, which fans of Geo characters naturally do not desire.

A reverse of such a situation has already occurred. In patch 3.5, a Cryo swordswoman replaced Albedo. Therefore, Albedo's hiatus should span 20 banners from his last appearance in November of last year. The 4.3 banners will feature Navia (Geo Claymore) Arataki Itto (Geo Claymore), Raiden Shogun (Electro Polearm), Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Sword), and the four-star Chevreuse (Pyro Polearm).