Genshin Impact 5.8 Release Date, Banners, and Events Overview

Genshin Impact 5.8 Release Date, Banners, and Events Overview

Updated: July 18,2025 | Game: GENSHIN IMPACT
Genshin Impact 5.8 Release Date, Banners, and Events Overview

The Genshin Impact 5.8 update, titled Sunspray Summer Resort, promises an exciting summer getaway packed with new adventures. This patch introduces a brand-new permanent region, the Easybreeze Holiday Resort, alongside new characters, quests, and mini-games.

Genshin Impact 5.8 Release Date and Time

Mark your calendars! Genshin Impact 5.8 releases on Wednesday, July 30th, at 4am (BST). For players in other time zones, here’s the schedule:

  • West Coast US: Tuesday, July 29th, 8pm (PT)
  • Central US: Tuesday, July 29th, 10pm (CT)
  • East Coast US: Tuesday, July 29th, 11pm (ET)
  • Japan: Wednesday, July 30th, 12pm (JST)
  • Australia: Wednesday, July 30th, 1pm (AET)
  • UK: Wednesday, July 30th, 4am (BST)
  • Europe: Wednesday, July 30th, 5am (CEST)

This update is ideal for players eager to explore the new content while picking up rewards from our Genshin Crystal Top Up service for additional Primogems to enhance their game experience.

Genshin Impact 5.8 Banners

The banners in version 5.8 deliver compelling character options:

  • New 5-Star character: Ineffa (Electro, polearm)
  • Returning characters: Citlali (5-Star Cryo, catalyst), Mualani (5-Star Hydro, catalyst), and Chasca (5-Star Anemo, bow)

Phase 1 commences with Ineffa on her Astral Actuation banner and Citlali on her Starry Night's Whispers banner, running from July 30th to August 20th. The second phase will introduce Mualani and Chasca with their corresponding banners from August 20th to September 10th, just ahead of version 6.0.

Furthermore, players can also look forward to the exclusive Fractured Halo polearm weapon in Phase 1, alongside potential weapons like Starcaller's Watch and Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage. Stay tuned for updates on featured 4-Star characters.

Genshin Impact 5.8 Events

Version 5.8 offers a host of exciting events, enhancing the gameplay experience:

  • Archon Quest: Song of the Welkin Moon Prelude 'The Journey Home'
  • Easybreeze Holiday Resort: A new permanent region featuring four unique areas to explore.
  • Sunspray Summer Resort Story Quest: An engaging permanent story quest with exploration goals.
  • New Events: Including various mini-games connected to the holiday theme:
    • Travels Are Fuller With Friends: Guide Kau Kau and Akamai and collect Nanas Cakes.
    • Strikers Throught the Storm: Shoot down targets; avoid harming any little creatures!
    • With Flying (Graffiti) Colors: Paint as much as possible, reminiscent of Splatoon!
    • A Feast for the Senses: Utilize music to battle enemies, unlocking rhythm gameplay effects.
  • Tracing Vanishing Trails: Follow Yelan in a quest involving photography and hidden trails.
  • Mementos of Teyvat: Use Paimon’s camera to relive memories across Teyvat.
  • Ley Line Overflow: Earn extra rewards during this event.

The variety of new additions brings another layer of immersion, and for those looking to enhance their characters more quickly, don’t forget to check out our Genesis Crystals.

As version 5.8 unfolds, players can anticipate a wealth of content and thrilling interactions. Take advantage of bonus features, rich storytelling, and, of course, ensure you’re ready to unlock the new character Ineffa with the right Primogem strategy.

Have fun, travelers! Keep exploring and enjoying the vibrant world of Genshin Impact with your newly enhanced tools and characters!