Genshin Impact | Anastasya (Tsaritsa) Release Date & Known Information

Anastasya (the Tsaritsa) is a character in Genshin Impact. See who Anastasya is, her release date, expected kit, Cryo Archon element, weapon, story, profile, and affiliation!

Anastasya (Tsaritsa) Release Date

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Coming in Version 7.3

On November 6, 2026, the official Genshin Impact X account revealed Anastasya's character visuals. New characters' visuals are posted shortly before the version they release in, so Anastasya, the Tsaritsa, will be playable in Version 7.3. Her exact banner date hasn't been announced yet, but since Version 7.2 launched on November 4, 2026 and updates usually run for six weeks, Version 7.3 is expected to release on December 16, 2026.

Who Is Anastasya (the Tsaritsa)?

Official Character Visuals Revealed

	Title	Frostcrown Revival
	Rarity	(Expected)
	Element	Cryo (Cryo Gnosis)
	Weapon	TBA
	Constellation	Autocratrix Anastasis
	Region	Snezhnaya
	Expected Role	Stellar Reaction Support
	Release	Version 7.3 (Expected Dec. 16, 2026)

Anastasya's official character visuals were released on the Genshin Impact X account on November 6, 2026. Her title is Frostcrown Revival, and her constellation is Autocratrix Anastasis.

Official Character Introduction

Alongside her character visuals, HoYoverse released an official introduction covering Anastasya's past, present, and future.

Her Past: A Spirit Born of Frost

Anastasya is a spirit born of frost. She once served Monomakh at the court of the Pale Star, but those gentle days eventually faded like Snezhnaya's auroras. After being resurrected by the Heavenly Principles, she wandered through the wind and snow for centuries, searching for the past she had lost. She came to realize that even her own emotions could be manipulated, and once she confirmed that her former self had truly known love, she stopped searching.

Her Present: A Ruler Who Lives Only in the Present

Anastasya trusts neither her memories nor her own feelings, and she sets aside any resentment over what she has suffered so that it won't cloud her judgment as a ruler. Instead, she casts aside her past and lives only in the present, always keeping watch over "the sword hanging over them all" and making the best decisions in the name of the Pale Star for the sake of Snezhnaya and the world. Her decisions can be cold and harsh, but those close to her can still see the gentle warmth beneath.

Her Future: Ready to Sacrifice Herself

Against the Heavenly Principles, Anastasya knows that even a "King" is just another piece on the board. The introduction hints that she is prepared to sacrifice herself if it becomes necessary.

Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya

In the newest Snezhnaya Teaser, Anastasya, the Tsaritsa, was finally revealed through the recent trailer called Transcendence Trailer - Sudden Snow. She was revealed at the end of the video, confronting Ronova and also talking to Rhinedottir.

Her Royal Highness and Leader of the Fatui

Anastasya is the current Archon and monarch of Snezhnaya, reigning as the Tsaritsa in the Zapolyarny Palace. Alongside having the Cryo Gnosis, it was made known very early on that she is the one who holds the highest command over an ambitious organization known as the Fatui.

Directly underneath her are the Eleven Harbingers, who all exercise some form of authority over the lower-ranking members.

Gnoses Collection, Project Stuzha and the Heavenly Principles

The penultimate goal of Anastasya and subsequently the Fatui is to collect all the elemental gnoses that are in the possession of the other Archons.

What this goal leads to is currently unknown, but in the video teaser above, the three Shades openly mention that the Tsaritsa has set her sights on the Heavenly Principles (Phanes), so it can be assumed that the Gnoses may be involved with this plan one way or another.

The Cataclysm

In the last portion of the Song of the Dragon and Freedom Archon Quest, Venti can be asked about the Tsaritsa, and he will reveal that the events of the Cataclysm dating back 500 years ago seemed to have affected her greatly. He may have had some sort of connection with her prior to this, seeing as she 'cut all ties with him' following said Cataclysm.

Whatever happened during that time may be Anastasya's underlying motive to all her plans surrounding the gnoses and the Heavenly Principles.

Anastasya Element, Weapon & Kit Speculation

Anastasya's Weapon

In the trailer, she is shown summoning a polearm-type weapon that resembles a scythe to intimidate Ronova, though her official weapon type has not yet been confirmed. Stay tuned for future announcements and check back for more details.

Expected to Be a Stellar Reaction Support

We expect Anastasya to be a support who specializes in Stellar Reactions such as Stellar-Conduct. It's still unknown how many Stellar Reactions there will be, but much like Columbina with Lunar Reactions, she will most likely be able to support every type of Stellar Reaction.

She Will Almost Certainly Be a 5-Star Cryo Character

Every Archon so far has been released as a 5-star character, so it's hard to imagine Anastasya being a 4-star. Her official character visuals also list her Gnosis as Cryo, and Archons use the element they represent (with Columbina as the only exception), so she is all but certain to be Cryo. Each Archon has shaped the meta on release, so a new era for Cryo teams could be on the way.

Anastasya Ascension Materials

Anastasya's Ascension Materials

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Anastasya Affiliation & Profile

Anastasya's Profile Details

Voicelines About Anastasya (the Tsaritsa)

Character Voicelines About Anastasya

Childe	Her Royal Highness the Tsaritsa is actually a gentle soul. Too gentle, in fact, and that's why she had to harden herself. Likewise, she declared war against the whole world only because she dreams of peace. And because she made an enemy of the world, I had the chance to become acquainted with you.
Sandrone	Even I still get bothered by the errors in my heart, but Her Majesty the Tsaritsa... How did she manage to freeze her emotions so completely?
Arlecchino	When I was imprisoned, it was the Tsaritsa who pardoned me and gave me the title of Harbinger. I could sense she was a person of true sincerity and compassion, unlike all those pompous hypocrites with their posturing and rhetoric. Yet... It's difficult to say whether her compassion alone is enough to melt the ice and snow that permeates her land. All I can say is this... If we are forced to be at odds one day, I will raise my weapon against her without hesitation, because that is the greatest level of respect I am able to bestow.
Columbina	The first time I sang in the gardens of Zapolyarny Palace, the Tsaritsa happened to pass by. She stood there, silent and motionless, like a statue with no expression carved onto the face. For a moment, I felt as if she wanted to say something to me, but she never did.
Wanderer	Everyone praises her for her kindness and benevolence, but they forget that love is also a form of sin. What if she's just trying to compensate for something?
Flins	Although Nod-Krai is technically a part of Snezhnaya, you won't hear us habitually refer to "Her Majesty, the Tsaritsa." ...Who's "us"? Hehe... The Lightkeepers, of course... Who else?
Vodyanitsa	If Her Majesty the Tsaritsa comes to see a show at the theater, I'll break out the old songs of the Water Imps for her. ...How old? Well... Not so old that only the Tsaritsa has heard them before, but definitely old enough that you can hear the dust coming off when you start singing them. I just hope it doesn't get in people's eyes. Wouldn't want to make everyone cry.
Vesna	Loyalty: I've apprehended far too many self-righteous fools who wish to oppose Her Majesty. Their grand speeches about conquest? All show and no substance. They have neither the strategy to launch a rebellion nor the competence to see it through. Compared to those would-be revolutionaries... No, I take that back. They don't even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Her Majesty. My point is, serving the Tsaritsa is not only my duty as a Vila. It's also my personal choice as Vesna. Compassion: Her Majesty always speaks the word "compassion" with an icy sting to it. She says it's a curse imposed upon the gods by the Heavenly Principles, not genuine love. But I very much disagree. Whenever I return from a campaign against monsters, Her Majesty adds "rest well" at the end of her personal decree. And after the Ruler of Life's power was reclaimed, she sensed how disappointed I was, despite my efforts to hide it, and sent the unclaimed portion back to me...Someone in her position has no obligation to do any of these things. At the risk of sounding presumptuous, I've always believed that the question of whether a god is truly loving can only be answered by their people. So why shouldn't my verdict count
Odette	Her Majesty the Tsaritsa is Snezhnaya's pillar of faith. Her duties keep her quite occupied, so she rarely makes public appearances. In fact, I've only seen her on a handful of occasions, but she always strikes me as an incredibly regal and solemn figure. No matter where her gaze falls, it is as cold and unwavering as a sheet of ice, one that no amount of time could melt.
Alyosha	To me, Her Majesty the Tsaritsa is like the snow that covers this land. She brings a bitter cold we have no choice but to endure, but she also provides a buffer against the darker things in this world. Will any child of this frozen land ever see it thawed...? I do wonder if the Tsaritsa will ever grant that mercy...

Anastasya Voice Actors

Anastasya's Voice Actors: EN & JA

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