Genshin Impact | 6.0 Update - Characters and Banners

6.0 Update Characters Banners guide for Genshin Impact. Read about 6.0 release date, new characters, potential banners, banner speculation, Nod-Krai, and new region!

6.0 Update - Release Date & Overview

Releases on September 10

Since the earlier Nod-Krai teasers, it's been determine that Version 6.0 will be on September 10, 2025. This patch is also an anniversary patch in which players can obtain more free rewards.

Possible Livestream on August 29

Based on the pattern of Genshin Impact's Livestream for new Versions, the 6.0 Livestream could be happening on August 29, 2025 about 12 days before Version 6.0 releases. It's likely that the anniversary rewards will be announced along with the new 6.0 content.

New Characters & Banner Speculations

New Characters Teased for 6.0

Lauma - Maiden of the Grove

Lauma is a new character that's been previewed in the 5.8 Livestream and has been talked about by Ineffa. She is the Moonchant Envoy of the Frostmoon Scions.

Kyryll Chudomirovich Flins - Ratnik of Nod-Krai

Flins' introduction reveals that he is one of the warriors of Nod-Krai that repelled the Wild Hunt. In the Nod-Krai preview, Flins was seen guarding the cemetery near the lighthouse.

Aino - Parent of the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop

Aino is the Parent of the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop. She is also the creator of Ineffa and is most mentioned by her as well.

Banner Speculation - Sumeru Chronicled Banner?

Most Sumeru characters have not gotten a rerun recently and if HoYoVerse is going to do a Chronicled Banner every 3 patches, it's likely that Sumeru characters would be next. Excluding the characters that were part of a Chronicled Banner, see below for a list of how long ago certain 5 star characters last reran.

Character	Last Banner Appearance
Cyno	Version 4.2 (630+ days ago on Version 6.0's release.) - Cyno rerunning after Lunar-Charged is good since he is viable as a Lunar-Charged DPS as long as someone can enable Lunar-Charged reactions.
Wanderer	Version 4.6 (460+ days ago on Version 6.0's release.) - Since the latest Nod-Krai teaser shows Wanderer appearing, it's likely he will be part of the Nod-Krai storyline. Him rerunning wouldn't be unexpected since he's the 2nd highest on days since last banner in the Sumeru cast.
Alhaitham	Version 4.7 (440+ days ago on Version 6.0's release.) - Alhaitham's last banner appearance was on Version 4.7 and his last event appearance was during Nahida's Birthday event on Version 5.1. - While newer Dendro DPS characters outdamage him, a new Electro Sub-DPS releasing could boost Aggravate and Hyperbloom.
Nilou	Version 4.8 (400+ days ago on Version 6.0's release.) - Same with Alhaitham, Nilou's last event appearance was on Nahida's Birthday event. Her rerun could coincide with the new Dendro character since almost all Dendro characters work well with her Bloom reaction.
Yelan	Version 4.8 (400+ days ago on Version 6.0's release.) - Yelan recently had a Premium Skin in Version 5.8 so it would make sense for her to rerun soon. - On top of that, Lunar-Charged being released gives Hydro Sub-DPS another reaction to be good on.
Nahida	Version 5.1 (390+ days ago on Version 6.0's release.) - Nahida's last rerun happened early in the 5.X patches when her Birthday Event was released. Since Archons are guaranteed to rerun in each major patch, Nahida could rerun along with the potential Sumeru Chronicled Banner.

6.0 Update - New Region

Nod-Krai, an Autonomous Region Located in Sneznhaya

▲ Nod-Krai Map as seen in the Nod-Krai Teaser Web Event

Nod-Krai's addition as a new Country-level Region update has been announced on the 5.3 Livestream where the character silhouette teasers were also revealed. However this region does not have an Archon, rather they worship the Moon Goddesses instead. The visions bestowed on people from Nod-Krai are called Moon Wheels similar to what Ineffa obtained.

New Lunar Reactions?

Since Ineffa was introduced with a brand new Elemental Reaction, we can expect Nod-Krai characters to enable new Reactions as well. It's likely that this will be the new Region's special mechanic just like Nightsoul for Naltan and Pnemousia for Fontaine.

6.0 Update - System Optimizations

More Information Coming Soon!

Based on the pattern of updates done for Genshin Impact, it's likely that various QoLs and System Optimizations will arrive for 6.0. This section will be updated once the Developer's Discussion post have been released! Thank you for your patience.

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Current Wish (Gacha) Banners

Banner	Boosted Character / Weapon
Starry Night's Whispers 7/30/2025 - 8/19/2025	Citlali Xingqiu Sethos Fischl
Astral Actuation 7/30/2025 - 8/19/2025	Ineffa Xingqiu Sethos Fischl
7/30/2025 - 8/19/2025	Fractured Halo Starcaller's Watch Mountain-Bracing Bolt Favonius Warbow Sacrificial Greatsword Favonius Codex Sturdy Bone Sword Weapon
Beginners' Wish Permanent	Noelle
Wanderlust Invocation Permanent	-

Version 5.8 Current Events

5.8 Events
The Journey Home (Archon Quest) 07/30/2025 - 09/09/2025	The main event for Version 5.8. This event has 4 mini-games! Participate to this event to obtain amazing rewards!
Sunspray Summer Resort 7/30/2025 - 8/18/2025	The main event for Version 5.8. This event has 4 mini-games! Participate to this event to obtain amazing rewards!

Version 5.8 Upcoming Events

5.8 Events
Tracing Vanishing Trails 8/14/2025 - 8/25/2025	An event where players will be tasked to join Yelan with her investigation and solve various cases.
Mementos Of Teyvat: Prelude of the Frozen Veil 8/21/2025 - 9/1/2025	Another photo-taking event where players will be tasked to capture photos with characters under certain conditions.

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