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, from banners and events to new quests and map expansions.
Hoyoverse generally drops an update for the popular title every six weeks, meaning you never have long to wait for some fresh content. Additionally, once a year we get a massive new version update, introducing a brand new nation and story to explore. We update this guide regularly with all the latest livestream announcement and details of future updates, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back from time to time to keep in the loop!
Here's everything you need to know about the current and next Genshin Impact update.
When is the next Genshin Impact livestream?
The Genshin Impact Luna III (version 6.2) livestream went live on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 8:00 UTC-4 on the official Genshin Impact Twitch channel and the Genshin Impact YouTube - or you can check here after to get up to date on all the announcements!
Here's what that means for different time zones:
- West Coast US: 4:00 (PT)
- Central US: 6:00 (CST)
- East Coast US: 7:00 (EST)
- UK: 12:00 (GMT)
- Europe: 13:00 (CET)
When is the Genshin Impact 6.2 release date?
The Genshin Impact 6.2 update went live on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with maintenance starting the day before on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
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.
What are the Genshin Impact 6.2 banners?
Here are the Genshin Impact 6.2 update banners:
Rubedo, of White Stone Born - phase one
Ballad in Goblets - phase one
- Genshin Impact's Venti
- Jahoda
Cornucopia of Contention - phase two
Forgefire's Blessing - phase two
Alongside the character banners, you can also pull for the featured characters' signature weapons on the weapon banner. 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 6.2?
While there's no new area this time, in version 6.2, Moon-Prayer Night has arrived, and Nod Krai's Nasha Town is kitted out with a bunch of fun rides, stalls, cut-outs, and other festive decorations, giving it a whole new look. It also sees our long-awaited return to Dragonspine to uncover more of its secrets.
Are there any new quests in the 6.2 Genshin Impact update?
Version 6.2 introduces two new Archon Quests - Song of the Welkin Moon's Act V "A Nocturne of the Far North" and Act VI "Melting Moonlight in the Morning Mist".
Here, we get to see more of Alice, Nicole, and Varka, as we help the Moon Maiden enjoy the Moon-Prayer Night festival and learn more about Durin, Albedo, and the Hexenzirkel. As usual, if you complete these quests by a certain date, you can claim an additional 500 primogems.
Version 6.2 also introduces Durin's story quest, Draco Rubedo Chapter: Act I, where get to learn more about what Durin's been up to since transforming into a human, while also aiding him in working out how to use his new power to help others as much as possible while assimilating into his new form.
Are there any new bosses in the Genshin Impact 6.2 update?
The Genshin Impact 6.2 update introduces the new boss, Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress. A new type of war machine developed by the Armory Palace and the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau, this mechanical menace is equipped with multiple heavy weapons.
Regardless of what its creators intended, it now only works for the Fatui and the will of Snezhnaya, and uses its massive frame to crush anyone who gets in its way.
What are the events in the 6.2 Genshin Impact update?
As always, this new Genshin Impact update features a bunch of exciting events and rewards. Here's a quick summary of the 6.2 Genshin Impact update events:
- Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey -participate in a variety of minigames during the Dragonspine International Cross Country Challenge to claim a four-star bow and other rewards
- Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl - control your saurian pals and complete challenges to earn rewards
- Bing-Bang Finchball - a new version of the popular finch-themed pinball game
- Marvelous Merchandise - bring Liben specific items and materials each day in exchange for rewards
To learn more about all of these events, be sure to check out our full Genshin Impact events schedule.
What are the new optimizations in the Genshin Impact 6.2 update?
As always, Hoyoverse is listening to your feedback and implementing changes to improve your experience in Teyvat. Here's a brief overview of the optimizations in the Genshin Impact 6..2 update:
- Introduced Hexarai characters, providing buffs for Durin and existing Mondstadt characters Sucrose, Mona, Klee, Albedo, Venti, Fischl, and Razor, and improving their kits. You can unlock new skills for these characters by completing their specific tasks!
- Optimizations to Repertoire of Myriad Melodies, including a new co-op mode and a custom performance mode
- New envisaged echoes stages for Albedo and Klee
- New Genius Invokation TCG cards
- Improvements to character lists' filtering and sorting options
- Increased reputation EXP for Natlan and other nations
- After consuming encounter points, you can now claim your daily commission rewards directly from Katherine
That's everything you need to know about the latest Genshin Impact update. Check back in a few weeks to learn about the next one!