The Genshin Impact 5.6 release date is fast approaching, bringing a host of new characters, events, and bosses to explore.
While mid-cycle Genshin Impact updates tend to be a bit of a drag, the latest live stream shows that there’s plenty to look forward to in the 5.6 update. In addition to a new island being added to the map, we also got a sneak peek at two new Genshin Impact characters joining the free-to-play PC game’s roster.
When is Genshin Impact 5.6 Coming?
Genshin Impact 5.6 will be released on May 6, 2025 for players in UTC-4 and earlier time zones, or May 7, 2025 for Travelers in UTC-3 and later time zones.
The first phase of the release will feature a new character named Escoffier, as well as a 4-star unit named Ifa. Alongside Escoffier, there will also be a rerun banner for Navia in Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Maintenance End Time
As usual in game updates from HoYoverse, the Genshin 5.6 update will last for five hours. Every hour of downtime will be compensated with 60 Primogems (minimum total 300 Primogems).
Genshin Impact 5.6 Banners
Here are the banners that will be present in Genshin Impact 5.6:
Phase 1: Escoffier and Navia
Phase 2: Raiden Shogun and Kinich
New Islands and Bosses in Genshin Impact 5.6
There will be a roroslot new island added to the map, which some fans say looks similar to the Petrichor region located south of Fontaine.
The island will likely feature a new world boss called Secret Source Automation: Overseer Device, in addition to a new weekly boss that will spawn in Mondstadt. The Overseer Device deals Cryo damage and is weak to the Nightsoul’s Blessing ability, so you’ll want to build your team around Natlan characters.
New Events in Genshin Impact 5.6
Here’s a list of events scheduled to arrive in Genshin Impact 5.6:
Whirling Waltz
Operation Downpour Simulation
Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl
Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems
That’s all the information we have so far regarding the Genshin Impact 5.6 release date. Keep an eye on this page as we’ll update it as new information for the anime-themed game arrives. Don’t forget to also check out our Genshin Impact codes guide to claim various in-game rewards, and check out our Genshin Impact character tier list to see who’s dominating the current meta.