Check out the latest news, updates, and patches for Genshin Impact in this guide! This includes all the latest news, including patches, updates, new banners, characters and more.
Contents
Version Update Summary
- Version 5.6 Update Details Latest!
- Version 5.5 Update Details
- Version 5.4 Update Details
- Version 5.3 Update Details
- Version 5.2 Update Details
- Version 5.1 Update Details
- Version 5.0 Update Details
Updating The Game
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Whirling Waltz | 5.6 Redeem Codes | ||||||||||
Whirling Waltz Character Locations |
When Is The Next Update Of Genshin Impact?
Genshin Update Schedule
Note: - Every 6 weeks a version update happens. - Every update has a 1st and 2nd phase. LThe Wish banners changes per phase. |
Ver. | Schedule | Contents Predictions |
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6.0 | September 10, 2025 | Nod-Krai |
7.0 | Around September of 2026 | Snezhnaya (?) |
8.0 | Around October of 2027 | Khaenri'ah |
Based on the yearly updates of Genshin Impact, it is likely that 5.8 update will have a limited-time map. It is also common that X.8 version of the update to be the last and will skip to the next Nation update.
Upcoming Update
Version 5.6 Will Be Happening Soon !

The livestream for Version 5.6 has been announced to happen on April 25, 2025! The teaser image indicates this patch will be Mondstadt-focused.
5.6 Update Related Articles
News About Nod Krai & Version 6.0
Announcement About Upcoming Version (6.0)
◆The Upcoming version will focus on going on a deep dive of stories of Teyvat. ◆ Nod Krai is created to connect all of the components of the Story └ To show they are not limited by Nation but have a common goal. ◆Nod Krai releases after version 5.8 Update for a whole year. |
Version 6.0 is confirmed to be Nod Krai. Nod Krai focuses on people instead of Nations and will try to tie together the stories from various nations. Nod Krai Arc will last for a year featuring new systems, characters, and areas.
Version Update Content Summary
5.6 Version Summary

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1st Phase: 2025/05/07 - 2025/05/27 2nd Phase: 2025/05/27 - 2025/06/18 | |||||||||||
Banners (Which Banner Should You Pull?) | |||||||||||
Tasteful Excellence 2025/05/07 - 2025/05/27 | In the Name of the Rosula 2025/05/07 - 2025/05/27 | ||||||||||
Seeker Of Flame-Wrought Secrets 2025/05/27 - 2025/06/18 | Reign Of Serenity 2025/05/27 - 2025/06/18 | ||||||||||
New & Rerun Characters | |||||||||||
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New Weapons | |||||||||||
■ 5 Star Limited Weapon └ Symphonist Of Scents (Polearm) ■ 4 Star Event Weapon └ Sequence Of Solitude (Bow) | |||||||||||
New Quests & Events | |||||||||||
■ Story Quest └ Dulciaria Structure Chapter: Act I (Escoffier Story Quest) └ Paralogism (Archon Quest) ■ New Events - Whirling Waltz - Operation Downpour Simulation - Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl - Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems - Ley Line Overflow |
5.5 Version Summary

5.4 Version Summary

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1st Phase: 2025/02/12 ~ 2025/03/04 2nd Phase: 2025/03/04 ~ 2025/03/25 | |||
New Banners (Which Banner Should You Pull?) | |||
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New & Rerun Characters | |||
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New Weapons | |||
■ 5 Star Limited Weapon └ Sunny Morning Sleep-In (Catalyst) ■ 4 Star Event Weapon └ Tamayuratei No Ohanashi (Polearm) | |||
New Quests & Events | |||
■ Story Quest └ Tapirus Somniator Chapter: Act 1 (Story Quest Of Mizuki) ■ New Events - Enchanted Tales Of The Mikawa Festival └ A Little Fox Daydream - Traveler's Tales: Anthology Chapters - Realm Of Tempered Valor - Invasive Fish Wrangler - Reel Ad-Venture |
5.3 Version Summary

5.2 Version Summary

5.1 Version Summary

5.0 Version Summary

How To Update Genshin Impact?
Update The Game In The Launcher

▲ Genshin Impact in the HoYoPlay launcher for PC.
Genshin Impact's updates can be downloaded within your device's launcher. If you use mobile or console, check your device's app store. If you use PC, check your HoYoPlay launcher or in Epic Store.
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HoYoPlay (PC) | Epic Store (PC) |
App Store (iOS) | Google Play (Android) |
Microsoft Store (Xbox X|S) | Playstation Store (PS4/PS5) |
Event & Wish Related Guides

Current Wish (Gacha) Banners
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5.6 Current Events
5.6 Events | |
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![]() 5/9/2025 - 5/26/2025 | The main event for 5.6 Update. This event has 3 mini-games, participate to get more exciting rewards! |
5.6 Upcoming Events
5.6 Events | |
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![]() 5/19/2025 - 6/3/2025 | A new upcoming Tabletop Wargame event for the 5.6 Update that includes Co-Op (Multiplayer). |
![]() 6/5/2025 - 6/16/2025 | In this event, players must collect the most coins, competing with other players to win. |
![]() 05/27/2025 - 06/09/2025 | A new upcoming domain combat event for the 5.6 Update. |
![]() 6/9/2025 - 6/16/2025 | Ley Line event rerun for 5.6 Update. |
Other Events
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