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 Luna VIII (version 6.7) livestream went live on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 07:00 UTC-5 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 6.7 release date?
The Genshin Impact Luna VIII (6.7) went live on Wednesday, July 1, with maintenance starting the day before on Tuesday, June 30.
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 6.7 banners?
Hoyoverse has confirmed that the banners in the Genshin 6.7 update will feature the highly-anticipated five-star character Sandrone, along with reruns for Citlali, Columbina, and Raiden.
This version also features a special banner called Lightrace Wish, which, like the Chronicled Wish banners, features a pool of five-star characters and weapons for you to choose from. The Lightrace Wish and Chronicled Wish banners share pity and pull count.
Here are the Genshin Impact 6.7 update banners:
To the Looking-Glass the Mademoiselle Said - phase one
Starry Night's Whispers - phase one
Somnias a Luna - phase two
Reign of Serenity - phase two
Lightrace Wish
- Genshin Impact's Yae Miko
- Genshin Impact's Cyno
- Genshin Impact's Wriothesley
- Genshin Impact's Qiqi
- Genshin Impact's Mizuki
- Kagura's Verity (five-star catalyst)
- Staff of the Scarlet Sands (five-star polearm)
- Cashflow Supervision (five-star catalyst)
- Skyward Blade (five-star sword)
- Sunny Morning Sleep-In (five-star catalyst)
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 6.7?
The 6.7 Genshin Impact update introduces the new Frost Moon area. Board a spacecraft and journey beyond the skies of Teyvat to visit this breathtaking lunar landscape, consisting of the beautiful yet treacherous lunar sea, a space station suspended in the sky, and more.
Are there any new quests in the 6.7 Genshin Impact update?
Genshin Impact version 6.7 adds several new quests, including the Sunny Summer Fontinalia questline tied to this year's summer event, during which you'll head back to Fontaine for an exciting film festival. Note that, despite being tied to the event, this quest is permanent.
Of course, there's also the new Moon Gazing quest series that sees you set off into space for a lunar adventure, team up with Columbina and a mysterious new friend, and explore the fresh Frost Moon area, uncovering the secrets of the ancient spirits who built this place.
What are the events in the Genshin Impact 6.7 update?
As always, this new Genshin Impact update features a bunch of exciting events and rewards. Here's a quick summary of the events in the Genshin 6.7 update:
- Sunny Summer Fontinalia - this year's summer event, featuring a variety of minigames and an exciting storyline set around a film festival in Fontaine
- Final Long-Range Sightlines - a shooting minigame
- Dance Dance Easy-Breezy Disco - a returning rhythm minigame
- Ley Line Overflow - double drops for mora and EXP materials
To learn more about all of these events, be sure to check out our full Genshin Impact events schedule.
What are the new features and optimizations in the Genshin Impact 6.7 update?
As always, Hoyoverse is bringing new features and valuable optimizations to the new update to make your journey even more enjoyable. Here are the new features in the Genshin Impact 6.7 update:
- Witch's Revelation buffs - complete unique quests and stories to unlock permanent buffs and upgrades to the existing characters Qiqi, Yumemizuki Mizuki, Yae Miko, Wriothesley, Cyno, Beidou, and Beidou
- New Citlali skin - the new Whispers of Stars and Smoke outfit for Citlali arrives in the shop with a limited-time discount
- Faster dialogue - you can now press to advance to the next line of dialogue at most times without having to wait for it to play out in full
- Repertoire of Myriad Melodies update - a new album, Nod-Krai: Where Roads Are Pledged to Cross, arrives in the Repertoire of Myriad Melodies rhythm game
- Genius Invokation TCG update - new character and action cards arrive in Genius Invokation TCG (including Nefer), and the Forge Realm's Temper and Heated Battle Mode make their return
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!