Genshin Impact 5.8 Version Preview: What Info Might The Related Livestream Bring You?
Posted: Jul 18, 2025 Views: 35
For Genshin Impact players, version updates are an interesting measure of time, as new versions are released every two months or so, representing the passage of time in the real world while also expanding the game world.
Currently in progress is 5.7, which was released on June 18, but 5.8 is not far away! The 5.8 livestream will start on later July 18, giving you a preview of all the new content.
In fact, based on the leaked information, you can speculate what content will be announced during this livestream - of course, the livestream will be more detailed and reliable. We will give you a prediction below.
5.8 Version Overview
The most likely release date for 5.8 is July 30, and it is likely to be the final update before 6.0 and the launch of Nod-Krai region - a brand new region that is expected to be your main exploration content in Genshin Impact for the next year.
In addition to the new explorable areas, Nod-Krai will also bring a new storyline about a unique faction, with the protagonists being Fatui and the expeditionary forces of Knights of Favonius, led by Grand Master Varka.
In fact, after the launch of Natlan region, you may be looking forward to it and think that Snezhnaya is the next new region because of the plot, so you may be a little disappointed. But perhaps Nod-Krai will reveal more secrets of Teyvat for you through various legends.
In addition, Genshin Impact usually launches a summer island as the end of the current version before the release of a new region, and July and August are also the time when the game launches the summer festival.
Therefore, version 5.8 will be based on Sunspray Summer Resort, bringing new characters, quests and events, so that you can not only earn more Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals, but also have a fulfilling summer.
New Banners And Characters
According to reliable sources, the new character confirmed to be launched in version 5.8 is 5-star Electro polearm user Ineffa, and it is likely that you will meet her in the first stage of the character banner.
As a support in the team lineup, Ineffa can summon a shield for teammates, absorb damage based on her attack power, and output damage at the same time, making herself a hybrid character with both support and output - this may remind you of Furina.
Another character that may appear with Ineffa in phase 1 is the rerun for Mualani, and phase 2 may bring rerun banners for Citlali and Chasca. As for the four-star characters that will appear in version 5.8, it is initially speculated that Fischl and Xingqiu will appear.
More specific character banner stage arrangements and related information are expected to be announced after the livestream ends and a few days before the official launch of version 5.8. If you are very concerned about this kind of information, be sure to follow up on time.
New Storyline Quests
It is expected that version 5.8 will allow you to explore Mare Jivari area in the main storyline. As part of Natlan, since Mare Jivari disappeared a few years ago in the original background timeline of the game, there should be many secrets waiting for you to explore here, even including new bosses.
In addition, version 5.8 may also release a new Archon Quest, and the mission plot is related to the connection between Ineffa and Nod-Krai. Some players speculate that this may also be one of the connection points with version 6.0 to preview new game mechanics and storylines.
Version 5.8 Livestream Time
It is worth mentioning that if you watch the livestream on Twitch or YouTube on time, you will have the opportunity to get redemption codes and other goodies. To avoid missing out on the livestream and related rewards, here are the specific livestream schedules for different time zones:
- PT (UTC-7): July 18, 2025, 05:00 AM
- MT (UTC-6): July 18, 2025, 06:00 AM
- CT (UTC-5): July 18, 2025, 07:00 AM
- ET (UTC-4): July 18, 2025, 08:00 AM
- BST (UTC+1): July 18, 2025, 01:00 PM
- CET (UTC+2): July 18, 2025, 02:00 PM
- IST (UTC+5:30): July 18, 2025, 05:30 PM
- SGT (UTC+8): July 18, 2025, 08:00 PM
- JST (UTC+9): July 18, 2025, 09:00 PM
- AEST (UTC+10): July 18, 2025, 10:00 PM
Currently Worth Watching 5.7 Version Events
Although the new version is more exciting, 5.7 has not yet ended, and there are still many activities worth your time to participate, such as the three ongoing event wishes.
They all last from 2025/7/8 18:00 to 2025/7/29 14:59. During the event, the drop rate of related characters and weapons will be greatly increased. If you have enough Genesis Crystals or Primogems, start drawing in the event!
Ancient Flame Ablaze
- Exclusive 5-star character: “Night-Igniting Flame” Mavuika (Pyro).
- Exclusive 4-star characters: “Tempered in Molten Stone” Iansan (Electro), “Burgeoning Grace” Yaoyao (Dendro), “Exquisite Delicacy” Xiangling (Pyro) .
Ambrosial Essence
- Exclusive 5-star character: “A Thousand Scents Traced” Emilie (Dendro).
- Exclusive 4-star characters: “Tempered in Molten Stone” Iansan (Electro), “Burgeoning Grace” Yaoyao (Dendro), “Exquisite Delicacy” Xiangling (Pyro).
Epitome Invocation (Weapon)
- Exclusive 5-star weapons: A Thousand Blazing Suns (Claymore), Lumidouce Elegy (Polearm).
- Exclusive 4-star weapons: The Flute (Sword), Rainslasher (Claymore), Dragon’s Bane (Polearm), Sacrificial Fragments (Catalyst), Rust (Bow).
Note that the above characters cannot be obtained in the standard wish “Wanderlust Invocation”. If you are not sure whether to get certain characters, you can test them at specific stages during the event.
In addition, if you drawing in Epitomized Path during the above events, you will definitely get a promotional 5-star weapon, such as A Thousand Blazing Suns (Claymore) or Lumidouce Elegy (Polearm).
The above is our speculation on the content of the 5.8 version livestream, as well as an introduction to the last wave of 5.7 event wishes. Everything is still in time, as long as you hurry up!
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