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 announcements 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 7.1 livestream went live on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 08:00 UTC-4 on the official Genshin Impact Twitch channel and the Genshin Impact YouTube - or you can check here to get up to date on all the announcements!
Here's what that means for different time zones:
- West Coast US: 04:00 (PT)
- Central US: 06:00 (CT)
- East Coast US: 07:00 (ET)
- UK: 13:00 (BST)
- Europe: 13:00 (CET)
REGIONS: US
DEVICES: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
When is the Genshin Impact 7.1 release date?
The Genshin Impact 7.1 update went live on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with maintenance starting the day before on Tuesday, August 11.
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 7.1 banners?
Here are the banners in the Genshin Impact 7.1 update:
Surging Ballad - phase one
When Warm Winds Cavort - phase one
Void Star's Advent - phase two
La Chanson Cerise - 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.
Are there any new quests in the 7.1 Genshin Impact update?
The Genshin Impact 7.1 update introduces two new Archon Quests. The first is Chapter 7 Act 3, entitled White Night, Like a Dream Upon Waking, and the second is Chapter 7 Act 4, A Rekviem for the Underworld. As usual, completing these quests within the designated time nets you additional rewards, including a heap of free primogems, so be sure to check them out.
Is there a new boss in the Genshin Impact 7.1 update?
Yes, there is a new boss in Genshin's 7.1 update called Guardian Blade of Drifting Snow. Located in Snezhnaya, this icy, sword-wielding outcast knight uses a powerful Ice Coffin shield similar to La Signora's. Stellar-Glimmer damage works best against it, but you can also use pyro, electro, or anemo to take it down.
Guardian Blade of Drifting Snow is a field boss that drops the new Vagabond's Cracked Armor material, which you need in order to ascend Vesna.
What are the events in the Genshin Impact 7.1 update?
As always, this new Genshin Impact update features a bunch of exciting events and rewards, and 7.1 is due to be particularly special as it marks the game's anniversary.
Here's a quick summary of the events in the Genshin 7.1 update:
- Across the Frozen Wilds, Honing One's Edge - claim one five-star character from the standard banner pool and their ascension materials
- Tabletop Troupe: A Gathering on Adventure's Eve - claim one limited five-star character from a select pool along with their ascension materials
- Silvering in Pursuit of the Moon - head to Liyue to participate in a variety of minigames in celebration of this year's Moonchase Festival
- Rainbow's End: Resplendent Starlight - claim a heap of anniversary rewards from your in-game mail and via a login event, including a total of 1.6k primogems and ten intertwined fates
- Predictive Victory Dynamics - place bets on rounds of simulated combat to earn rewards
- Carefree Snowball Fight - join in on a co-op snowball fight
- Overflowing Favor - claim double artifact domain drops
To learn more about all of these events, be sure to check out our full Genshin Impact events schedule.
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!