Are you having trouble keeping up to date with the frequent Genshin Impact update schedule? Well, sit back, relax, and let us fill you in on everything you need to know. Hoyoverse generally drops an update for the popular title every six weeks, meaning you never have long to wait for some fresh content.
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Here's everything you need to know about the current and next Genshin Impact update.
When is the next Genshin Impact stream?
The Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream went live on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:00 UTC-5 on the official Genshin Impact Twitch channel and the Genshin Impact YouTube.
Here's what that means for different time zones:
- West Coast US: 5:00 (PT)
- Central US: 7:00 (CT)
- East Coast US: 8:00 (ET)
- UK: 13:00 (GMT)
- Europe: 14:00 (CET)
- China: February 12 at 20:00 (CST/PST)
- Japan: February 12 at 21:00 (JST)
We predict that the Genshin Impact 5.7 livestream will go live on Friday, June 6, 2025 – six weeks after the previous livestream.
When is the Genshin Impact 5.6 release date?
The Genshin Impact 5.6 release date was Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with maintenance starting on Tuesday, May 6.
Maintenance usually lasts for five hours. Each time maintenance concludes you receive a minimum of 300 primogems in your in-game mailbox as compensation for the game's downtime. If maintenance takes more than five hours, all players get an extra 60 primogems for every additional hour.
We predict that the Genshin Impact 5.7 release date will fall on Wednesday, June 18 – six weeks after the start of 5.6.
What are the Genshin Impact 5.6 banners?
Here are the Genshin Impact 5.6 update banners:
La Chanson Cerise – phase one
In the Name of the Rosula – phase one
Seeker of Flame-Wrought Secrets – phase two
Reign of Serenity – phase two
Version 5.6 also features an Inazuma Chronicled Wish, where you can pull for the following five-star characters and weapons:
- Genshin Impact's Ayaka
- Genshin Impact's Ayato
- Genshin Impact's Yoimiya
- Genshin Impact's Chiori
- Genshin Impact's Yae Miko
- Genshin Impact's Itto
- Genshin Impact's Kokomi
- Genshin Impact's Kazuha
- Uraku Misugiri (sword)
- Haran Geppaku Futsu (sword)
- Mistsplitter Reforged (sword)
- Redhorn Stonethresher (claymore)
- Kagura's Verity (catalyst)
- Everlasting Moonglow (catalyst)
- Thundering Pulse (bow)
To find out more about all of the current and upcoming characters and weapons, be sure to keep an eye on our Genshin Impact banner guide.
Is there a new area in Genshin Impact 5.6?
There's no new area in version 5.6. However, we will be returning to both Fontaine and Mondstadt during the update to explore some new developments.
Are there any new Genshin Impact 5.6 quests?
Genshin Impact 5.6 sees a new Archon Quest entitled Interlude Chapter: Act IV – Paralogism. This new development in the story sees us returning to Mondstadt, where we find that Albedo is on trial. There has to be some kind of misunderstanding, right? Meanwhile, monsters are invading the city walls… What in Teyvat is going on here?
Version 5.6 also introduces Escoffier's story quest, Dulciaria Structura Chapter: Act I. Here, we set off to Fontaine to learn more about this intriguing patissiere, including the reason behind her stay in the Fortress of Meropide.
What are the Genshin Impact 5.6 events?
As always, version 5.6 update features a bunch of exciting events and rewards. Here's a quick summary of the Genshin Impact update 5.6 events:
- Whirling Waltz – travel to Fontaine with your new Natlan friends to help Navia and the Spina di Rosula with their amusement park
- Operation Downpour Simulation – a wargame based on offensive and defensive strategies
- Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl – a PVP event where you compete to earn coins using saurian skills
- Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems – a combat event where you try out different team comps and buffs
- Ley Line Overflow – double rewards from Blossoms of Wealth and Revelation
To learn more about all of these events, be sure to check out our full Genshin Impact events schedule.
Are there any new Genshin Impact 5.6 bosses?
The Genshin Impact 5.6 update introduces the new Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device. This boss shares the same origins as the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device we've fought before, with roots in ancient dragon technology.
Version 5.6 also introduces the new boss, The Game Before the Gate. This unique boss challenge is tied to the new Archon Quest, and sees us taking on some very unusual chess-themed foes.
Are there any new features and optimizations in Genshin Impact 5.5?
Hoyoverse has been listening to our feedback, introducing even more of those welcome optimizations in version 5.6. Here's a quick summary of the notable features and optimizations in this update:
- New character and action cards arriving in Genius Invokation TCG
- New card skin added to the Genius Invokation TCG card shop
- Updates to Automatic Artistry mode including new elemental reaction effects, a card refresh option, and mechanisms for character enhancement and replacement
- Simplified Imaginerium Theater's Brilliant Blessing interface to make it more intuitive
- Added a restart button at the end of Imaginerium Theater's final challenge
- Introduced rewards for completing Imaginerium Theater's star challenges
- Talent and constellation pages for new characters now offer a more concise description, with the option to expand for more information
- The Natlan treasure compass now locates Warrior Challenges and Tribal Secret Spaces
- You can now delete custom pins in batches
That's everything you need to know about the latest Genshin Impact update. If you're thinking about trying a new game before the next version, take a look at our list of the best mobile RPGs on iOS and Android, or check out our Honkai Star Rail update and Zenless Zone Zero update guides.