Genshin Impact Accounts

Another month has passed, which means that as a Genshin Impact player, you are about to welcome a brand-new version update! This rapid update cycle compels you to push even harder during the final days of the current version.

In this article, we will be introducing Version 6.5 (Luna VI): Augured Homecoming, which is set to arrive in early April. Which new characters can you acquire this time around, and what new challenges await you? Read on to find out!

Version 6.5 release date

This version is scheduled to go live on April 8, 2026 (based on most time zones), marking the commencement of Phase 1. Specific key dates and times are listed below for your reference:

• North America Server: April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Europe Server: April 8, 2026, 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM
• Asia Server: April 8, 2026, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• TW, HK, MO Server: April 8, 2026, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Subsequently, Phase 2 will begin on April 28, immediately following the conclusion of Phase 1, and will run until May 19, at which point Version 6.5 will officially come to a close.

It is expected that the game will undergo several hours of maintenance prior to the start of both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Once maintenance is complete and you log back into the game, don't forget to claim your maintenance compensation rewards!

New banners and characters

Luna VI Phase 1 will introduce a new 5-star character, Linnea, via Ya-hoho! Compendium banner. Her combat role is that of a premium Lunar-Crystallize support character, making her an excellent addition to Geo-centric teams.

As for Phase 1 rerun banner, players will have the opportunity to pull for the rerun 5-star character Chasca on Piercing Shot's Crimson Wake banner.

Notably, Version 6.5 Phase 2 will not feature the debut of any new characters; instead, it will consist solely of rerun banners for the returning 5-star characters Lauma and Nefer, titled Moonsong of the Groves and Temptation of the Crimson Sands, respectively.

Therefore, we highly recommend saving your Primogems for Phase 1 Ya-hoho! Compendium banner. After all, as the newest character, if you miss out on Linnea this time around, it will probably be a long wait before her rerun.

If you currently don't have enough Genesis Crystals to redeem Primogems, the quickest solution is to acquire Genshin Impact top up from IGGM. We offer bundles in various denominations, allowing you to mix and match to suit your needs!

Chronicled Wish banner

This banner is a special event officially titled Fontaine Chronicled, scheduled to launch at some point during Version 6.5 update period.

This banner allows you to select one of five specific Fontaine characters via Chronicled Path. Once selected, your very first 5-star pull on this banner will have a 50% chance of being the character you chose. The available options include:

• Emilie
• Clorinde
• Navia
• Sigewinne
• Lyney

If your initial 5-star pull fails to yield your designated character, you will earn 1 Fate Point. This Fate Point guarantees that the next 5-star character you pull will definitely be the one you previously designated.

Furthermore, to ensure you can unlock the full potential of your newly acquired Fontaine characters, Genshin Impact will simultaneously launch a corresponding Weapon Banner; Fate Point mechanism applies to this banner as well.

More on Linnea

This newly introduced character's signature weapon is Golden Frostbound Oath, which can be obtained by pulling on Phase 1 Epitome Invocation Weapon Banner. Afterward, you will need to continuously farm the following Ascension Materials to enhance it:

• Mora
• Frost-Etched Warrant
• Immaculate Warrant
• Tattered Warrant
• Ember of Long Night Flint
• Afterglow of Long Night Flint
• Flare of Long Night Flint
• Blaze of Long Night Flint

Additionally, Genshin Impact is introducing Linnea's exclusive Story Quest, which also serves as Act 1 of Alcyon Chapter. While the specific details of the quest remain unconfirmed, it is certain to offer you a deeper insight into Linnea's character.

Opening of new areas

In terms of regional content, Version 6.5 appears to center around Mondstadt, introducing two new areas within this region: Dornman Port and Temple of Space.

Dornman Port is a vital trading hub situated on the outskirts of Mondstadt, where you may encounter all manner of wondrous events.

Temple of Space, on the other hand, serves as the private repository of the ruler Asmoday, a location not easily accessed by outsiders.

New Boss - Watcher: Fallen Vigil

Coinciding with the debut of the new character Linnea, Genshin Impact Version 6.5 introduces a new enemy type: Watcher: Fallen Vigil.

Upon the update's release, you can travel to Dornman Port to locate and defeat this boss, thereby obtaining Ascension materials required for Linnea.

Version 6.5 limited-time events

In addition to the major updates mentioned above, new limited-time quests and challenges will be released in phases throughout Luna VI period. This ensures that you always have fresh content to enjoy and can continuously earn a variety of rewards. Specific events include:

• Surveying & Mapping Studies (April 10-20): Use a compass to locate clues on the map and mark their positions.
• Rapid Capture (May 6-18): Select specific characters based on Storyboarding Objectives, have them strike the required poses, and then take a photograph.
• Where Waves Meet the Reef (April 27-May 14): Participate in a Tower Defense mini-game to earn rewards, with a chance to obtain free Jahoda.
• Ley Line Overflow (May 11-18): A returning event where you can earn rewards by challenging Ley Line Outcrops.

That concludes our overview of all the new content featured in this update. With less than a week remaining until the release of Genshin Impact Version 6.5, now is the time to get ready!

Version 6.4 Luna V is confirmed for release on February 25, 2026. This update has a rather long name: Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind (or Song of the Welkin Moon: Variation).

And just like its name suggests, this update is packed with content. More importantly, what makes this update special is that it won't take players to new areas as in previous updates, but instead will bring the story back to where it all began - Mondstadt. Players will have the opportunity to participate in a brand-new event hosted by Knights of Favonius, reliving the early days of the adventure with familiar faces. Now let's introduce what you need to know about this Luna V update!

New Main Quest

First, let's look at the story. A brand-new quest starring Varka is coming soon. It's worth noting that there are some surprising twists, such as the villain, The Bloodstained Knight, potentially making a surprise appearance later in the story! At that time, Varka, the Knight of Boreas, and Roland, the Bloodstained Knight, may face off!

Furthermore, Lohen, the vice-commander of Knights of Favonius, will also join the quest. He may also be one of the upcoming new characters, as his silhouette from the 6.3 livestream seems to match.

Completing this story quest will reward you with a large amount of Varka upgrade materials and some Primogems to help you build a more powerful Varka. Please note that free players can only obtain a total of 8,735 Primogems during version 6.4. Therefore, if you want to obtain all the banner characters, it is recommended that you carefully save up your Primogems. If necessary, it is a wiser choice to buy Genshin Impact top up service to obtain more Genesis Crystals.

By the way, a new world boss called Radiant Moongecko has been added in Version 6.4. This boss has a chance to drop Varka Ascension Material. So if you want to maximize the potential of this new 5-star Anemo Claymore character, targeting this world boss is the best option.

New Events

Like previous major updates, Genshin Impact Luna V also brings some new events.

Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event

First up is Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event, hosted by Knights of Favonius, which runs from February 27th to March 16th, 2026.

This flagship event consists of four parts:

The first part requires you to use a special camera to take pictures throughout Mondstadt during the event, comparing the surrounding environment with reality and capturing the differences!

The second part is a bartender mini-game where you can mix and match drinks for customers!

The third part is a flight shooting game. You need to control a falcon to fly along a designated route and shoot targets along the way! The more targets you hit, the higher your score.

The fourth part is a combat event. You need to defeat as many enemies as possible in Lionfang's Radiant Onslaught within the time limit to earn points. Interestingly, you can also summon Knight Shadows to unleash powerful sword waves to clear out enemies. It looks incredibly cool.

Participating in this event will earn you a free 4-star Catalyst weapon skin. Even better, it can be used on any Catalyst Weapon, similar to the 4-star rarity skin obtained from Stygian Onslaught Dire difficulty, but this skin doesn't require you to use a specific team to defeat a specific boss. So don't miss this almost-obtainable special skin!

Mini-Events

Next are some smaller events.

Sightseeing With Friends

The first event is called Sightseeing With Friends. This is simply a photo event where players need to photograph famous landmarks throughout Teyvat continent while touring it, and then stitch together as many interesting sights as possible into a landscape painting. It's worth mentioning that some familiar faces will appear in the event, including the returning Bongo-Head.

Operation Stronghold Defense

Next up is Operation Stronghold Defense. This is a base defense event where you must use various mechanics and skills to build a defensive system to help Aino construct tower defenses and protect her warehouse! Be aware that waves of enemies will appear, attempting to break through your defenses. Defeat as many enemies as possible to achieve a higher score!

Travelers' Tales

In addition, Travelers' Tales event will be updated with a series of new character encounters, including Nicole, whom many are eagerly anticipating.

Repertoire of Myriad Melodies

Repertoire of Myriad Melodies will also receive a new soundtrack, including a new score from Nod-Krai. Furthermore, you can acquire the new Harmonic Keys instrument, allowing you to participate in performances at any time.

Genius Invokation TCG

In Luna V, Genius Invokation TCG players will continue to enjoy their usual fresh experience, such as a new Nod-Krai table, card backs, new NPCs to challenge, and brand-new cards.

Envisaged Echo

Envisaged Echo will also be coming to Kamisato Clan - Ayato and Ayaka will each gain their own unique trail effect. This is a permanent, high-difficulty combat challenge located in Imaginarium Theater. Completing the challenge will unlock a unique dash effect exclusive to each character. Players must reach level 90 and Friendship Level 8 to unlock these challenges.

Overflowing Abundance

Finally, as always, Overflowing Abundance event returns. Complete any Talent Level Up or Weapon Ascension Domain to claim rewards. It's worth noting that you can also claim double rewards, but this requires using Original Resin and can only be claimed a maximum of three times per day.

New Character

Now, we can finally talk about the new character coming to Genshin Impact Version 6.4 - Varka! Varka is a brand new 5-star Anemo character who fights using two-handed Claymores! He previously appeared as an NPC.

Varka looks incredibly cool. His skill activates two Claymores simultaneously; one deals fixed Anemo damage, while the other's attributes depend on Varka's teammates. For example, if he has a Pyro teammate, he gains Pyro Infusion.

Furthermore, he can unleash special skills or charged attacks. Although initially on cooldown, his normal attacks reduce the cooldown with each hit.

Notably, the developers revealed that Varka is a Hexerei character. Completing his Witch's Homework further reduces the cooldown of his special skills and charged attacks.

Finally, Varka's Burst skill has a very cool animation and deals two attacks, one of which deals different elemental damage depending on Varka's teammates.

If you pull Varka and interact with this legendary figure, you can not only fight Andrius in a unique way, but the final reward also includes two exclusive skins for his Claymores!

Banners

Next, let's talk about Luna V update banners. First, the five-star mainstays in Phase 1 are Varka and Flins, along with their exclusive weapons, from February 25th to March 17th, 2026; phase 2 features Skirk and Escoffier, from March 17th to April 7th, 2026.

Besides these, there's another banner: Mondstadt Chronicled Wish Banner. But honestly, this banner isn't very good. You might say Albedo is alright, but apart from that, at least half the characters in this banner are common characters, not worth wasting your Primogems on.

Perhaps the developers simply wanted to create a Chronicled Wish Banner to celebrate Mondstadt and Varka, basically just to fit the theme. However, many characters are already outdated. So unless you really want Klee or Albedo, this banner isn't worth pulling for.

In short, these are the core contents of Genshin Impact Version 6.4 update. This update focuses on delivering on the long-awaited story promise, marking a major turning point for the game. Don't hesitate, log in now and embark on a new adventure with Varka!