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5.6 Update Banners and Release Date guide for Genshin Impact. See 5.6 Schedule, upcoming Banners, new releases, new character, and new contents for and events for 5.6 Update.

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5.6 Update Release Date & Overview

5.6 Version Update For Genshin Impact

Version 5.6 Update Image
Phase 105/07/2025 - 05/27/2025
Phase 205/27/2025 - 06/18/2025

5.6 Version Update for Genshin Impact has been announced to happen on May 7, 2025. This has been confirmed at the 5.6 Version Update livestream.

Compensation300 Primogems (60 Primogems per hour of server downtime)

Pre-Installation Expected on May 5, 2025

Pre-Installation should be available on May 5, 2025, two (2) days before the Update happens. Pre-installing the update will allow players to immediately be able to enjoy the new Version once the maintenance is done.

Watch the Livestream to Preview The 5.6 Update

Version 5.6 Livestream

The 5.6 Livestream on April 25, 2025 reveals the update's contents, including new characters, banners, quests, events, and more!

5.6 Livestream Schedule And Countdown

5.6 Official Trailer

5.6 Update Summary

5.6 Update Summary

5.6 Update Schedule
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
EscoffierEscoffierIfaIfaNaviaNavia
KinichKinichRaiden ShogunRaiden Shogun
New Weapons
5 Star Limited Weapon
Symphonist Of Scents (Polearm)
4 Star Event Weapon
Sequence Of Solitude (Bow)
New Quests & Events
Story Quest
└ Dulciaria Structura Chapter: Act I (Escoffier WQ)
Paralogism (Archon Quest)
New Events
- Whirling Waltz
- Operation Downpour Simulation
- Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl
- Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems
- Ley Line Overflow

5.6 Update - New Characters

New Playable Characters

Escoffier - 5-Star Cryo Polearm

Escoffier New Character
ElementCryo
WeaponPolearm
Description
Tasteful Excellence
Kit
- Has powerful Cryo and Hydro RES shred with more Cryo and Hydro characters in team.
- Heals with Elemental Burst and applies Cryo with Elemental Skill's summon.
Escoffier Character Guide

Ifa - 4-Star Anemo Catalyst

Ifa New Character
ElementAnemo
WeaponCatalyst
Description
In the Wake of Wandering Winds
Kit
- Enters Nightsoul state and flies with Elemental Skill.
- Normal Attacks deal Anemo damage in Nightsoul state and heals the team.
- Elemental Burst can suck in enemies and deal additional damage based on the infused Element.
Ifa Character Guide

First Phase Banner Characters: Escoffier & Navia

Phase 1 5.6 Banners
Featured 5-Star Characters
EscoffierEscoffier
Tasteful Excellence
NaviaNavia
Helm of the Radiant Rose
Featured 4-Star Characters
IfaIfaTBATBATBATBA

Second Phase Banner Characters: Kinich & Raiden Shogun

Phase 2 5.6 Banners
Featured 5-Star Characters
KinichKinich
Turnfire Hunt
Raiden ShogunRaiden Shogun
Plane of Euthymia
Featured 4-Star Characters
TBATBATBATBATBATBA

New Chronicled Wishes Banner For Inazuma

Inazuma Chronicled Wish
Inazuma Chronicled Wish Weapons

Inazuma characters will be included in a Chronicled Wish banner! The characters available include Ayaka, Ayato, Yoimiya, Chiori, Yae Miko, Itto, Kokomi and Kazuha. Their Signature Weapons are also included in this banner.

Which Banner Should You Pull?

5.6 Update - New Weapons

New Weapon

Wish Weapon - Epitome Invocation
5-Star Weapon
Symphonist Of ScentsSymphonist Of Scents
Event Weapon - Whirling Waltz
4-Star Weapon
Sequence Of SolitudeSequence Of Solitude
All Weapons List

5.6 Update - New Enemies

The Game Before The Gate

The Game Before the Gate

Travelers will be able to fight against this boss during the new Archon Quest as a trial from Alice! The Freeze reaction is an important mechanic needed for this boss.

The Game Before The Gate Location & Drops

Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device

2nd Secret Source Boss
DescriptionAlthough the flames that once flowed within have been stripped of their radiance, its true purpose was always to lord it over the Source Mechanisms. The stone dragon head's roaring fury still abides for those foolish enough to enter its lair.
Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device Location & Drops

5.6 Update - New Material

New Boss Drops

With the release of two (2) new bosses, both will have their own unique material drops! In the livestream, it was mentioned that Escoffier will use one of the bosses' material for Ascension.

Materials / Items List

5.6 Update - New Quests

New Archon Quest

Archon Quest 5.6

A new Archon Quest is revealed to be included in the release of Version 5.6! Paralogism is the title of the new Interlude Chapter focused on Mondstadt.

Archon Quests (Main Story) List Walkthroughs & Guides

New Story Quest

Escoffier will have her own Story Quest! Since her Banner is on First Phase of the Version Update, the story quest will be available once the maintenance ends.

Story Quests List

5.6 Update - New Events

Whirling Waltz

Whirling Waltz Event
DescriptionOn a stroll through the Court of Fontaine, when you and Paimon head over to a newsstand to purchase a copy of The Steambird, you unexpectedly overhear the familiar voices of old friends. Before you know it, you've been invited to a very special convention ...
Whirling Waltz Event Guide

Free 4-Star Bow As Event Reward

Bow Event Reward

Travelers can get the new event-limited 4-Star Bow, Sequence of Solitude, for free by participating in this event! The exact method of obtaining the weapon and its refinement materials is unknown.

Operation Downpour Simulation

Operation Downpour event
DescriptionIn a corner of the Court of Fontaine, Turenna and Enghiene, members of the Special Security and Surveillance Patrol, have set up a new tabletop wargame. The stage is set for you to show off your tactical brilliance ...
Operation Downpour Simulation Event Guide

Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl

Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl
DescriptionNear the territory of the Children of Echoes, an artist named Vigee is pioneering the latest in "crossover challenges" with her innovative "interactive woven scroll" technology ...
Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl Event Guide

Chronicle Of Shifting Stratagems

Chronicle Of Shifting Stratagems
DescriptionIn your adventures, you will encounter enemies and obstacles of all shapes and sizes. Don't panic - analyze your foes, and adjust your lineup to achieve a dazzling victory!
Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems Event Guide

Ley Line Overflow

Ley Line Overflow
DescriptionThe flow of experience and gold within the Ley Lines has been notable of late...
Use the power of Original Resin to make Blossoms of Wealth and Blossoms of Revelation bloom brilliantly, and bring forth shining Mora and forerunners' experiences into the world.
Ley Line Overflow 5.6 Release Date & Rewards

5.6 Update - Other Features & Optimizations

TCG Updates

TCG Update

New Character and Action Cards has been added to the Genius Invocation TCG. You can now build a team around a specific character card and card switching has been optimized!

Optimizations For Version 5.6

Treasure Compass & Exploration Updates

  • Treasure Compass now tracks Warrior's Challenges in Natlan.
  • Treasure Compass can now track Obsidian Fragment Chests and Mora Chests when you have high Exploration Progress.
  • Batch Deletion of Map Pins can now be done via filtering by region and marker category.

Character Skill and Constellation Optimizations

  • Character Skill and Constellation descriptions can be toggled for a simplified version.
  • Clickable links for certain terms in a character's Skill/Constallation description has also been added.

Character Enhancement Related Updates

  • Adventurer's Handbook UI now displays the Domain categories based on type and sorted the domains by region opening time starting from the newest to oldest.
  • Crafting Bench will now show a prompt once all held materials are enough to meet the set Ascension requirement.
  • Once a character has been selected within the Crafting Bench UI, you will be redirected to the set crafting interface even if you leave to collect materials.
  • Character filter icon in the Crafting Bench has been moved to the top-left corner.
  • Real-time collection progress of Enhancement Materials will be included on the lower right item collection prompt as well as on Domain and Bosses settlement screens.

Imaginarium Theatre QoL Updates

  • Players will be able to see the information of the Brilliant Blessings chosen and Blessing branches available.
  • New Stella rewards have been added for the Imaginarium Theatre.
  • You can now restart the final boss stage in Imaginarium Theatre.

Genshin Impact Event Related Articles

Event & Wish

Current Wish (Gacha) Banners

BannerBoosted
Character / Weapon
Forgefire Forgefire's Blessing

4/15/2025 - 5/6/2025




Ballad In Goblets Ballad In Goblets

4/15/2025 - 5/6/2025




Epitome Of Invocation

4/15/2025 - 5/6/2025




beginnerBeginners' Wish

Permanent

Wanderlust InvocationWanderlust Invocation

Permanent

-
All Banner List

5.5 Current Events

5.5 Events
Quirky Quaking Arena Event GuideQuirky Quaking Arena

04/21/2025 - 05/02/2025

Players compete with other players to collect the most amount of coins to earn points.
Rhythm Ball Meztli Event GuideRhythm Ball Meztli Event Guide

04/28/2025 - 05/06/2025

Players will be tasked to defeat the boss by destroying the moving blocks by hitting it using the elemental ball.

5.6 Upcoming Events

5.6 Events
Whirling Waltz Event Guide
Whirling Waltz

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!
Operation Downpour Simulation Event Guide
Operation Downpour Simulation

5/19/2025 - 6/3/2025

A new upcoming Tabletop Wargame event for the 5.6 Update that includes Co-Op (Multiplayer).
Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl Event Guide
Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl

6/5/2025 - 6/16/2025

In this event, players must collect the most coins, competing with other players to win.
Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems Event Guide
Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems

05/27/2025 - 06/09/2025

A new upcoming domain combat event for the 5.6 Update.
Ley Line Overflow 5.4 Release Date & Rewards
Ley Line Overflow

6/9/2025 - 6/16/2025

Ley Line event rerun for 5.6 Update.

Other Events

Web Event List
Web Event ListWeb Event List
Event Tracking Tool
To Do List & Event Calendar
All Events List
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