Genshin Impact 6.0 Release Date, Banners, and Events Overview

Genshin Impact 6.0 Release Date, Banners, and Events Overview

Updated: August 30,2025 | Game: GENSHIN IMPACT
Genshin Impact 6.0 Release Date, Banners, and Events Overview

Genshin Impact 6.0 Release Date and Time

The much-anticipated Genshin Impact 6.0 update, titled Luna I, is set to launch on Wednesday, September 10. Players can expect the usual maintenance to precede the update, with the new version becoming available from 4 AM (BST). For those in the United States, the update will actually be released a day earlier, on Tuesday, September 9, at 8 PM (PT).

Here are the corresponding global release times:

  • West Coast US: Tuesday, September 9, at 8 PM (PT)
  • Central US: Tuesday, September 9, at 10 PM (CT)
  • East Coast US: Tuesday, September 9, at 11 PM (ET)
  • Japan: Wednesday, September 10, at 12 PM (JST)
  • Australia: Wednesday, September 10, at 1 PM (AET)
  • UK: Wednesday, September 10, at 4 AM (BST)
  • Europe: Wednesday, September 10, at 5 AM (CEST)

Genshin Impact 6.0 Banners

The new 6.0 update will introduce exciting character banners, featuring two new 5-Star characters: Lauma and Flins. Additionally, players will have the opportunity to wish for returning favorites, Nahida and Yelan.

Phase 1 of the banners will debut with the following:

  • Lauma (Moonsong of the Groves Banner) - a fresh Dendro catalyst-user.
  • Nahida (The Moongrass Enlightenment Banner) - a returning Dendro catalyst-user.

The exact details regarding boosted 4-Star characters will be updated soon. The Phase 1 banners are slated to run from September 10 to September 30.

As for Phase 2, players can look forward to:

  • Flins (The Lone Light Knocks at Night Banner) - a new 5-Star Electro polearm-user.
  • Yelan (Discerner of Enigmas Banner) - a returning Hydro bow-user.

Additionally, the new 4-Star character, Aino, who wields a Hydro claymore, will also feature prominently in Phase 2.

The Phase 2 banners will be available from October 1 to October 22.

Genshin Impact 6.0 Events

Version 6.0 will also introduce players to a wealth of engaging events and new gameplay options:

  • Nod-Krai Region - Explore this new region comprising three islands, accessible after reaching Adventure Rank 28 and completing the Prologue Act 3 'Song of the Dragon and Freedom' Archon Quest.
  • New Archon Quest - Look forward to enriched character interactions.
  • New Artifacts - Equip new artifacts like the Night of the Sky's Unveiling.
  • Aino - Can be obtained for free through event progression.
  • New gameplay mechanics, including the Lunar-Bloom reaction with Lauma and the ability to access Masterless Stella Fortuna for character cap boosts.

This update is also action-packed with several events:

  • Genshin Impact Fifth Anniversary Rewards - Each player receives 1,600 Primogems and special items through the in-game mailbox upon the September 10 launch.
  • Rainbow's End: Silvery Flux Login Event - Players logging in for seven consecutive days will earn generous rewards including Interwined Fates and Mora.
  • To Temper Thyself and Journey Far - A 12-week long event featuring daily progress goals for exciting rewards.

With new characters and abundant content on the horizon, now is the perfect time to Top Up Genshin Impact to collect Primogems for character wishes and weapon enhancements. Ensure you don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your gaming experience!

Happy adventuring in Genshin Impact 6.0!