Travelers, participate in Game8's Version 7.1 Survey!
◆ Hot: 7.2 Livestream & Codes, 7.1 Tier List
◆ Builds: Vesna, Vodyanitsa, Skirk, Escoffier
◆ 7.1: Snowball Fight, 2026 Anniversary
◆ Future: Version 7.2, Mitya, Valeriy

The Version 7.0 Special Program Livestream aired on July 31, 2026, on Genshin Impact's official Twitch and Youtube channel. See the 7.0 Livestream dates, countdown, and how to watch it in this guide!
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These codes expire on August 2, 2026, at 12:00 AM UTC-4.
Go to the Official Redeem Center here!
| Version 7.0 Phase 1 Banners | |
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Odette Banner |
Arlecchino Banner |
Alyosha Banner |
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Odette's release banner will be in Phase 1 of Version 7.0 alongside Arlecchino's rerun banner, running from August 12, 2026 to September 1, 2026! Both banners will also feature the new 4-Star Electro character, Alyosha!
| Version 7.0 Phase 2 Banners | |
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Flins Banner |
Ineffa Banner |
Flins and Ineffa's rerun banners will be available in Version 7.0 Phase 2 from September 1, 2026 to September 22, 2026.

The Cryo Traveler will become available in Version 7.0, you can unlock it by touching a Statue of Seven at Snezhnaya as shown in the 7.0 Livestream! Cryo Traveler can trigger Stellar-Conduct reactions.

The Chapter 7 Act 1 - Everwinter Without Mercy is an upcoming Archon Quest that will be released in Version 7.0!
Everwinter Without Mercy Quest Guide
The Chapter 7 Act 2 - Wraith's Nocturne is an upcoming Archon Quest that will be released in Version 7.0!
Wraith's Nocturne Archon Quest Guide

The new 5-Star sword, Whitelake Frostfeather, will be released in the Epitome Invocation banner in Version 7.0, at the same time as Odette's release! This is likely her Best-in-Slot weapon.
Whitelake Frostfeather Weapon Guide

The Traveler will also get a new personal sword in Version 7.0, the Exaiphanes Blade! This sword can be obtained through Chapter 7 Act 1 and 2 Archon Quests. Additionally, it can be powered up each time you unlock a Statue of Seven in Snezhnaya.

A new set of craftable 4-Star weapons will also be introduced in Snezhnaya. These weapons are the Blade of Atonement, Emberwell, Covenant of Frost and Snow, Echoes of the Heart, and Song of the Vigil.

A new set of 4-Star weapons will be added as choices in the paid Battle Pass from Version 7.0 onwards. These weapons are the Frostbreath, Clash of Kings, Jade Vista, Forged by the Golden Melody, and Heretic’s Molten Blade.
Battle Pass Guide and Best Weapons
| 7.0 Snezhnaya Map Preview | |
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The Snezhnaya region will become available in Version 7.0! The main upcoming areas include Morepesok, Snezhnograd, and Glupov
Morepesok is the hometown of Tartaglia and the beautiful aurora borealis. Snezhnograd is where the Northland Bank headquarters is located. Glupov is an armory palace and serves as the Fatui's headquarters.
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The Traveler can enter a Third Person Shooter perspective inside the Shadow Realm, with equippable guns and grenade launchers! The Shadow Realm is a unique place found in Snezhnaya.
Travelers can complete different shooting stages and combat challenges. They will also get the Night Hunt In Snow outfit that is specially designed to use while inside the Shadow Realm.

The new Stellar-Swirl Reaction will be introduced in Version 7.0, triggered by the Cryo and Anemo elements and a Stellar-Linchpin character.

Travelers can also get the Eye of Graeae once they arrive in Snezhnaya that can help to keep you warm and resist the cold weather while exploring in Snezhnaya.

Two new artifact sets, Scarlet Proof and Heart of the Furnace, will be available in Version 7.0. Both artifacts will likely come with their own farmable domain in the Snezhnaya region.

The Immortal Construct is an upcoming new enemy in Version 7.0, as shown in the 7.0 Livestream!

The Chimeric Winged Lion is an upcoming new enemy in Version 7.0, as shown in the 7.0 Livestream!
Chimeric Winged Lion Boss Guide

Compete in the Adventurers’ Guild Tournament and play various minigames to get rewards in the Great Expeditionist Challenge! Travelers will also get a chance to get a free Diona after completing the challenges in this event.
Great Expeditionist Challenge Event Guide

Conduct expeditions, complete objectives, and collect coupons to exchange for rewards in Mutual Aid in Bloom: Into the Frostlands!
Mutual Aid in Bloom: Into the Frostlands

Fend off monsters and earn points in the Trial of the Bastion combat event!
Trial of the Bastion Event Guide
| Feature | Details |
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| Snezhnaya Adventure Journal | The Snezhnaya Adventure Journal acts as a log book for all various quests in Snezhnaya, where Travelers can jump straight to the relevant locations of the quests or claim the rewards. |
Stygian Onslaught |
As of Version 7.0, Travelers can get new weapon skins by completing the different challenges in the Stygian Onslaught! |
To Temper Thyself and Journey Far |
New characters are being added to the pool for free claimable constellations in the To Temper Thyself and Journey Far Event! |

The Version 7.0 Livestream aired on July 31, 2026 at 07:00 AM (UTC-5), following the usual Version-exclusive Special Programs schedule.
Version 7.0 Release Date and Details
| Time left until the Version 7.0 Livestream starts |
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| Livestream has ended! |
| Server | Server Time |
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| North America | July 31, 2026 07:00 AM (UTC/GMT -5) |
| Europe | July 31, 2026 01:00 PM (UTC/GMT +1) |
| Asia | July 31, 2026 08:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8) |
| TW, HK, MO | July 31, 2026 08:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8) |
| Timezone | Livestream Time |
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| PDT, UTC-7 | July 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM |
| MDT UTC-6 | July 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM |
| CDT UTC-5 | July 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM |
| EDT UTC-4 | July 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM |
| -03 UTC-3 | July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM |
| UTC | July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM |
| BST UTC+1 | July 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM |
| CEST UTC+2 | July 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM |
| MSK UTC+3 | July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM |
| +04 UTC+4 | July 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| IST UTC+5:30 | July 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM |
| CST UTC+8 | July 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM |
| JST UTC+9 | July 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM |
| AEST UTC+10 | July 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM |
| NZST UTC+12 | July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM |
You can watch the 7.0 Special Program Livestream on the official Genshin Twitch channel. If you missed the live broadcast, it will have a replay on the official Genshin Youtube channel, usually after an hour when the Twitch Livestream ends!
| 7.0 Livestream Sources | |
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| Official Twitch Channel | Official YouTube Channel |

| Other Version Guides |
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| Server Maintenance Guide |
Version 7.0 Livestream Summary

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