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2026 6th Anniversary Date and Rewards

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Genshin Impact - 2026 Sixth Anniversary Date and Rewards

Genshin Impact's 2026 anniversary is on September 28, 2026. Check out the sixth anniversary countdown, free limited 5-star character that you can obtain, and many more anniversary events and rewards in this guide!

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2026 Anniversary Rewards and Events

6th Anniversary Events

2026 In-Game Anniversary Events
Free 5-Star Exclusive Free 5-Star Standard Daily Login Rewards
In-Game Mail Rewards Top-Up Refresh

The 2026 Anniversary for Genshin Impact is available in Version 7.1 and includes free 5-Star characters, Primogems, and Intertwined Fate rewards.

List of Events and Schedule

Free Exclusive 5-Star Character Selector

Genshin Impact - Tabletop Troupe - A Gathering on Adventure
Free Exclusive 5-Star Characters
Tartaglia ImageTartaglia Baizhu ImageBaizhu Nilou ImageNilou
Clorinde ImageClorinde Chiori ImageChiori Varesa ImageVaresa

Starting from Version 7.1, Travelers are able to select and claim one exclusive 5-star character from the Featured Limited-Time Banners every anniversary!

Note that the pool of free claimable limited 5-star characters changes every time.

Free Limited 5-Star Character Selector

Free 5-Star Standard Character Invitation

Genshin Impact - Across the Frozen Wilds, Honing One
All 5-Star Character Drops
DehyaDehya
 DilucDiluc
 JeanJean
KeqingKeqing
 MizukiMizuki
 MonaMona
QiqiQiqi
 TighnariTighnari

Since Version Luna I, players will be able to select and claim one 5-star character from the Wanderlust Invocation banner every anniversary!

Free 5-Star Character Guide

2026 Anniversary - Rainbow's End: Resplendent Starlight Event

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Daily Login Event

The 2026 Anniversary includes a daily login event where players can obtain up to 10 Intertwined Fates, 1 Dust of Enlightenment, 80,000 Mora, and 8 Hero Wits, in Version 7.1, starting on October 1, 2026!

Mail Reward

As in previous years, logging in after September 28, 2026 will give you rewards through the in-game mail, including 1,600 Primogems and an anniversary-exclusive gadget!

7.1 Daily Login Event

Initial Top-Up Bonus Renewal

Genshin Impact - Top-up Bonus Reset Genesis Crystal Store

Like in previous Anniversary events, the Initial Top-Up Bonus in the Genesis Crystal Store will be refreshed. This means that players who purchased Genesis Crystals prior to Version 7.1 will be able to receive a bonus if they purchase the same top-up following the update!

How to Get Genesis Crystals

Genshin Impact 2026 Anniversary Web Event

Anniversary Memories Album Web Event

Genshin - Anniversary Memories Album

On September 28, 2026, Genshin Impact opened a web event that allowed players to look back on their journey from the city of Mondstadt all the way to the snowy lands of Snezhnaya.

This web event even covered memorable experiences like the pivotal world quests around the world and the different Summer events that took place over the years.

Official Twitter Announcement

Genshin Impact 2026 Anniversary Date

When Was Genshin Impact's Sixth Anniversary?

Genshin - When is Genshin

Genshin Impact celebrated its sixth anniversary on September 28, 2026! Since its first release in 2020, the game has marked the occasion with special events and rewards for players.

The Sixth Anniversary came alongside Version 7.1's patch window, which released on September 23, 2026!

When Did Genshin Impact Come Out?

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Genshin Impact - List of Events

List of Events

Current Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - Starlit Gala Event GuideStarlit Gala 10/01/2026 - 11/03/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Geode of Replication Image
Genshin Impact - Carefree Snowball Fight Event GuideCarefree Snowball Fight 10/21/2026 - 11/02/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Sanctifying Unction Image
+ Talent Up Materials

Upcoming Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - The Grand Defense: Defy the Unjust Judgement Event GuideThe Grand Defense: Defy the Unjust Judgement 11/04/2026 - 12/16/2026
Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Sanctifying Unction Image
+ Talent Up Materials
+ Free 4star Character Selector
Genshin Impact - Stress Block Smashing Project Event GuideStress Block Smashing Project 11/20/2026 - 11/30/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Genshin - Sanctifying Unction Image Genshin - Hero
+ Talent Up Materials
Genshin Impact - Frames of Fierce Splendor Event GuideFrames of Fierce Splendor 11/27/2026 - 12/07/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Genshin - Sanctifying Unction Image Genshin - Hero
+ Talent Up Materials
Genshin Impact - Ley Line Overflow 7.2 Rerun Event GuideLey Line Overflow 7.2 Rerun 12/07/2026 - 12/14/2026
Genshin - Hero Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Mora Image
Genshin Impact - Overflowing Favor 7.1 Rerun Event GuideOverflowing Favor 7.1 Rerun 10/26/2026 - 11/02/2026
Double Artifact Domain Drops

Permanent/Recurring Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - To Temper Thyself and Journey Far Event GuideTo Temper Thyself and Journey Far 08/10/2026 - 11/02/2026
Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Genshin - Sanctifying Elixir Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ 5-Star Stella Fortuna
Genshin Impact - Stygian Onslaught Event GuideStygian Onslaught 08/19/2026 - 09/22/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Dust of Enlightenment
Genshin Impact - TravelersTravelers' Tales Permanently Available after Version 6.0
Genshin - Primogem Image
Genshin Impact - Repertoire of Myriad Melodies Event GuideRepertoire of Myriad Melodies Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image
Genshin Impact - Test Run Event GuideTest Run Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Ascension Materials
Genshin Impact - Hangout Events Event GuideHangout Events Permanently Available after Version 1.4
Genshin - Adventure EXP Image Genshin - Primogem Image
+ Talent Materials
+ Specialty Dish
Genshin Impact - Baptism of Song Event GuideBaptism of Song Permanently Available
+ Free Barbara
Genshin Impact - Daily Check-In Event GuideDaily Check-In 2021/03/01 - Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Hero Genshin - Fine Enhancement Ore Image
Genshin Impact - Stellar Reunion Returnee Event Event GuideStellar Reunion Returnee Event Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Prototype Rancour

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