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Genshin Impact's Version 7.1 released on September 23, 2026. See the release times, countdown, new banners, and other information about the Version 7.1 patch in this guide!
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Genshin Impact 7.1 Release Date and Countdown
Released on September 23, 2026
Version 7.1 released on September 23, 2026 following the end of Version 7.0's Phase 2.
Countdown Until Version 7.1 Release
| Phase 1 | Version 7.1 is now live |
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| Phase 2 | Phase 2 is now live in Asia Servers Phase 2 is now live in EU Servers Phase 2 is now live in NA Servers |
Version 7.1 Maintenance Dates & Times
| Server | Release Date and Timezones |
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| North America | September 22, 2026 6:00 PM~11:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5) |
| Europe | September 23, 2026 12:00 AM~5:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1) |
| Asia | September 23, 2026 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8) |
| TW, HK, MO | September 23, 2026 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8) |
Genshin Impact 7.1 Summary
All New Content in Version 7.1
| 7.1 News Guides | |
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| Everything in 7.1 | 7.1 Livestream |
| 7.1 Livestream Codes | All Redeem Codes |
| 7.1 Banners | 6th Anniversary Rewards |
| Free Exclusive 5-Star | Free Standard 5-Star |
| 7.1 Characters | |
 Vodyanitsa NEW |
 Vesna NEW |
| 7.1 Quests | |
| Archon Quest Chapter 7 - Act 3 | Archon Quest Chapter 7 - Act 4 |
| 7.1 Weapons | |
| Beyond the Chrysalis (5★) | Hymn of the Maelstrom (5★) |
| Silver Light (4★) | New Bough (4★) |
| Winter's Heavy Heart (4★) | Breezeborne Refrain (4★) |
| 7.1 Enemies | |
| Guardian Blade of Drifting Snow | |
| 7.1 Events | |
| Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon | Predictive Victory Dynamics |
| Carefree Snowball Fight | Overflowing Favor Rerun |
7.1 Trailer
7.1 Calendar
Genshin Impact 7.1 Wish Events and Characters
7.1 Phase 1 - Vesna and Vodyanitsa
| Phase 1 Banners | Banner Dates | Rate-Ups |
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 Vesna Banner |
Start: September 23, 2026 End: October 13, 2026 |
   
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 Vodyanitsa Banner |
Start: September 23, 2026 End: October 13, 2026 |
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 Epitome Invocation (Phase 1) |
Start: September 23, 2026 End: October 13, 2026 |
      
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Vesna and Vodyanitsa's debut banners release at the same time in Phase 1 of Version 7.1, from September 23, 2026 to October 13, 2026!
7.1 Phase 2 - Skirk and Escoffier
| Phase 2 Banners | Banner Dates | Rate-Ups |
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 Skirk Banner |
Start: October 13, 2026 End: November 3, 2026 |
   
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 Escoffier Banner |
Start: October 13, 2026 End: November 3, 2026 |
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 Epitome Invocation (Phase 2) |
Start: October 13, 2026 End: November 3, 2026 |
      
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In Phase 2 of Version 7.1, Skirk and Escoffier will rerun from October 13, 2026 to November 3, 2026.
Current and Next Banner Schedule
Genshin Impact Sixth Anniversary 2026
Free Exclusive 5-Star Character
The 5-Star Limited Character selector allows players to claim a free 5-Star Character of their choice betweeen Baizhu, Nilou, Varesa, Tartaglia, Chiori, and Clorinde in Version 7.1!
2026 Sixth Anniversary Date and Rewards
Free 5-Star Standard Character
The 5-Star Standard Character selector where players can get a free 5-Star character of their choice from the Standard Banner pool returns for the 6th Anniversary celebrations in Version 7.1!
Rainbow's End: Resplendent Starlight Event
Daily Log In Rewards
Rainbow's End Daily Log In Event will be available in Version 7.1 as well, as part of the game's 6th Anniversary celebrations.
In-Game Mail Rewards
Players can claim additional 6th Anniversary rewards from the in-game mail by logging in sometime after Version 7.1 releases!
Rainbow's End Daily Login Event
Version 7.1 Quests
White Night, Like a Dream Upon Waking Archon Quest
The Chapter 7 Act 3 Archon Quest, White Night, Like a Dream Upon Waking will be released in Version 7.1, continuing from the events of Chapter 7 Act 2!
Chapter 7 Act 3 Archon Quest Guide
A Rekviem for the Underworld Archon Quest
Chapter 7 Act 4, A Rekviem for the Underworld, will also be available for players to complete in Version 7.1! Similar to previous versions, completing these Archon Quests within the version update duration gives additional rewards.
A Rekviem for the Underworld Quest Guide
Version 7.1 Weapons
5-Star Sword Beyond the Chrysalis
The new 5-Star sword Beyond the Chrysalis is expected to be on Rate-Up in the weapon banner at the same time as Vesna's release banner in Version 7.1 Phase 1.
Beyond the Chrysalis Release Date and How to Get
5-Star Catalyst Hymn of the Maelstrom
Expected to be Vodyanitsa's Best-in-Slot weapon, the 5-Star catalyst Hymn of the Maelstrom will be available as a featured weapon in the Epitome Invocation banner alongside Vodyanitsa's release in Version 7.1!
Hymn of the Maelstrom Release Date and How to Get
4-Star Event Sword Silver Light
Silver Light is a 4-Star sword introduced in Version 7.1, and will be available as an event reward in the Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon.
Silver Light Release Date and How to Get
New 4-Star Weapons
Three new 4-star weapons will also be available in Version 7.1! These weapons are the New Bough sword, Winter's Heavy Heart catalyst, and the Breezeborne Refrain bow.
Should You Pull on the Weapon Banner?
Version 7.1 Boss Enemy
Guardian Blade of Drifting Snow
A new field boss, the Guardian Blade of Drifting Snow, will be released in Version 7.1, located somewhere in Snezhnaya.
Guardian Blade of Drifting Snow Boss Guide
Version 7.1 Events
| Event | Description |
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 Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon |
Play minigames and complete the event quests to get various rewards, including the new 4-Star sword Silver Light! |
 Carefree Snowball Fight |
Join other players in a random stage to throw snowballs and get a high score! |
 Predictive Victory Dynamics |
Predict the outcome of a combat simulator to get points and rewards. |
| Overflowing Favor Rerun | Get double the Artifact rewards in artifact domain runs daily! |
 Miliastra Wonderland Anniversary |
Celebrate the Starlit Gala, the Miliastra Wonderland Anniversary Event, during Version 7.1! It features great rewards by participating in the best minigames candidates for the year. |
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