Aloy, the "Savior From Another World" from the Horizon Zero Dawn series, was a special 5-star Cryo bow user in Genshin Impact. She was added as a free crossover character during a limited-time event in 2021. Unfortunately, if you missed that event, you can no longer get Aloy in Genshin Impact. Her distribution ended after the collaboration period, and there have been no official announcements about her returning.

The Story of Aloy in Teyvat

Aloy's arrival in *Genshin Impact* was a big deal because she was the game's first-ever crossover character and, even better, a free 5-star character (besides the Traveler!). She was made available during the Genshin Impact 2.1 update for PlayStation players, starting on September 1, 2021. Later, with the 2.2 update on October 13, 2021, mobile and PC players could also claim her. To get her, players just needed to reach Adventure Rank 20 and claim her from their in-game mail. She remained available in mailboxes for about a year.

I remember the buzz when Aloy was announced. Everyone was talking about how cool it was to get a character from another game, especially a 5-star, for free! I made sure to log in right away when she became available on PC, just because I didn't want to miss out on such a unique character. It felt like a little reward for playing the game, and adding her to my team was a fun change of pace.

Why You Can't Get Her Now

The main reason Aloy is no longer available is that she was part of a limited-time collaboration event between miHoYo (the creators of Genshin Impact) and Guerrilla Games (the creators of *Horizon Zero Dawn*). These kinds of crossover events usually have a set timeframe, and once that period ends, the content tied to it is often removed. There hasn't been any indication from miHoYo that they plan to bring her back, even though many players wish they would. Since she never had a rerun banner or her own constellations, it seems unlikely she'll return.

Will Aloy Ever Return to Genshin Impact?

It's tough to say for sure if Aloy will ever make a comeback. Typically, once a limited-time event character is gone, they stay gone, especially for collaborations like this. The original deal likely had specific terms about her availability. As of November 2025, there are no official plans for an Aloy rerun.

I still occasionally see newer players in online forums asking how to get her, and it's a bit sad to tell them she's not available. It reminds me of other games where I missed out on exclusive items because I wasn't playing at the time. It really makes you appreciate grabbing those limited-time offers when they pop up!

Many fans hope she'll return, maybe with new Horizon games, but for now, she remains one of Genshin Impact's rarest characters. If you're looking to expand your roster with other powerful characters, you'll need to rely on the game's Wish system. You can learn more about how to get other characters in Genshin Impact by checking out our guide on How to Get the Characters in Genshin Impact.

If you play Genshin Impact and want to make in-app purchases for Primogems or other bundles, you can use Playstorm to redeem Apple or Google Play gift cards. These can help you get the characters and items you need to strengthen your team!