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Genshin Impact's Version 7.2 releases on November 4, 2026. See the release times, countdown, upcoming characters and possible banners in the Version 7.2 patch in this guide!
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Genshin Impact 7.2 Release Date and Countdown
Released on November 4, 2026
Version 7.2 is expected to release on November 4, 2026 following the end of Version 7.1's Phase 2.
Countdown Until Version 7.2 Release
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| Phase 2 | Asia Servers (UTC+8): EU Servers (UTC+1): NA Servers (UTC-5): |
Version 7.2 Maintenance Dates & Times
| Server | Release Date and Timezones |
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| North America | November 3, 2026 6:00 PM~11:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5) |
| Europe | November 4, 2026 12:00 AM~5:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1) |
| Asia | November 4, 2026 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8) |
| TW, HK, MO | November 4, 2026 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8) |
Genshin Impact 7.2 Summary
All New Content in Version 7.2
| 7.2 News Guides | |
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| Everything in 7.2 | 7.2 Livestream |
| 7.2 Livestream Codes | All Redeem Codes |
| 7.2 Banners | Natlan Chronicled Banner |
| Free 4-Star Character Selector | - |
| 7.2 Characters | |
 MityaNEW |
 ValeriyNEW |
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| 7.2 Quests | |
| Archon Quest Chapter 7 - Act 5: Hour of Ruin | Archon Quest Chapter 7 - Act 6: A Yesterday Sent From Beyond |
| 7.2 Weapons | |
| Starsealed Edict (5★) | |
| 7.2 Maps | |
| Novokitezhgrad | |
| 7.2 Enemies | |
| Wavebinder | |
| 7.2 Events | |
| The Grand Defense Defy the Unjust Judgement | Stress Block Smashing Project |
| Frames of Fierce Splendor | Ley Line Overflow |
7.2 Trailer
7.2 Calendar
Genshin Impact 7.2 Wish Events and Characters
7.2 Phase 1 - Mitya, Valeriy, and Furina
| Phase 1 Banners | Banner Dates | Rate-Ups |
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 Mitya Banner |
Start: November 4, 2026 End: November 24, 2026 |
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 Furina Banner |
Start: November 4, 2026 End: November 24, 2026 |
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| Epitome Invocation (Phase 1) |
Start: November 4, 2026 End: November 24, 2026 |
 
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Mitya and Valeriy will have their debut banners alongside Furina's rerun in Phase 1 of Version 7.2, from November 4, 2026 to November 24, 2026!
CHARACTER's debut banner is in Phase 1 of Version 7.1, alongside CHARACTER's rerun from September 23, 2026 to October 13, 2026!
7.2 Phase 2 - Zibai and Linnea
| Phase 2 Banners | Banner Dates | Rate-Ups |
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 Zibai Banner |
Start: November 24, 2026 End: December 15, 2026 |
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 Linnea Banner |
Start: November 24, 2026 End: December 15, 2026 |
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| Epitome Invocation (Phase 2) |
Start: November 24, 2026 End: December 15, 2026 |
 
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Zibai and Linnea's rerun banners are scheduled for Phase 2 of Version 7.2, running from November 24, 2026 to December 15, 2026.
7.2 Chronicled Wish Banner
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Version 7.2 also features a Chronicled Wish banner rerun for Natlan Characters! The banner will feature Varesa, Chasca, Xilonen, Mualani, and Kinich along with their corresponding 5-Star weapons.
Version 7.2 Quests
Hour of Ruin Archon Quest
The Chapter 7 Act 5 Archon Quest, Hour of Ruin will be released in Version 7.2, continuing from the events of Chapter 7 Act 4!
Chapter 7 Act 5 Archon Quest Guide
A Yesterday Sent From Beyond Archon Quest
Chapter 7 Act 6, A Yesterday Sent From Beyond, will also be available for players to complete in Version 7.2! Similar to previous versions, completing these Archon Quests within the version update duration gives additional rewards.
Chapter 7 Act 6 Archon Quest Guide
Version 7.2 Weapons
5-Star Catalyst Starsealed Edict
The new 5-Star catalyst Starsealed Edict is expected to be on Rate-Up in the weapon banner at the same time as Mitya's release banner in Version 7.2 Phase 1.
Version 7.2 Map
Novokitezhgrad
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There will be a new area around the region of Snezhnaya, which is Novokitezhgrad in Version 7.2! It is an underground city and acts as main source of Snezhnaya's Kresnik Kristalls.
Snezhnaya Map Guide and How to Unlock
Version 7.2 Boss Enemy
Wavebinder
A new field boss, the Wavebinder, will be released in Version 7.2, located somewhere in Snezhnaya.
Version 7.2 Events
| Event | Description |
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 The Grand Defense Defy the Unjust Judgement |
Help out all of the seven nations and complete tasks to prevent the crisis that is happening all over Teyvat! |
 Frames of Fierce Splendor |
Boost other people's morale by completing a photo shoot challenge with a film enthusiast from Snezhnaya. |
 Stress Block Smashing Project |
Control the little robot, Diggytron, to smash your way through different blocks of rocks as many as you can! |
 Ley Line Overflow |
In need for some Mora or Hero's Wits? Ley Line Overflow reruns once more in 7.2! |
Version 7.2 Endgame Contents
Yae Miko and Xilonen Envisaged Echoes
Complete challenges for both Yae Miko and Xilonen to obtain their individual Envisaged Echoes!
Genshin Impact Related Guides
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Easiest to skip version ever! Too bad Valeriy is 4 Star and I don't need Furina cons. Will have to get him randomly later then... 😔