Genshin Impact 6.2 Update: Livestream Date, Release Countdown, Character Banners and More

Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG that blends exploration with team-based elemental combat.

HoYoverse is gearing up for the release of Genshin Impact Version 6.2, scheduled for December 3, 2025. This update will bring fresh content to the game, including new characters, story progression, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and a series of events designed to engage players. The update's steady release schedule keeps the Genshin community excited and prepared for upcoming changes.

Genshin Impact 6.2 Livestream Date & Time

Genshin Impact 6.2 livestream Time: November 21, 2025, 07:00 AM ET (UTC-5)

HoYoverse held a special livestream event to showcase Genshin Impact 6.2 update’s content, revealing new characters, banners, and in-game events. During this livestream, players were given exclusive codes as gifts containing Primogems, enhancement ores, and Mora, useful for character upgrades and progression. The codes are time-sensitive and must be redeemed before expiration on November 23, 11 pm ET, to receive up to 300 free Primogems and other rewards.

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Genshin Impact 6.2 Maintenance Schedule & Release Date

Genshin Impact 6.2 update will go live shortly after maintenance begins on December 2, 2025, with players able to log in from December 3.

Genshin Impact 6.2 Maintenance Date: December 2, 2025 (probably lasts for 7 hours)
Genshin Impact 6.2 Release Date: December 3, 2025

New Characters

Durin | Phase 1 --- New

5-star Pyro Sword Wielder
Hexerei Faction

Durin is positioned as an off-field sub-DPS with skills that trigger dual instances of Pyro damage, enhancing elemental combos in battle. The Hexerei faction, newly detailed in 6.2, includes familiar characters such as Venti, Albedo, Mona, Klee, Fischl, Razor, and Sucrose, who receive buffs to passive talents and constellations to better synergize with Durin.

Jahoda | Phase 1 --- New

4-star Anemo Bow User & Healer
Curatorium of Secrets Faction

Jahoda joins the roster as a 4-star Anemo bow user offering a unique playstyle that blends offensive support with healing and an Elemental Mastery buff. These two characters highlight HoYoverse’s balance between new gameplay dynamics and expanding lore.

New Banners

Phase 1 Banners

December 3 ~ December 17

Genshin Impact Phase 1 will feature Durin alongside the much-anticipated rerun of Venti, who also receives a new signature 5-star weapon to bolster his main DPS capabilities.

Durin--- New
Venti --- Rerun

Phase 2 Banners

December 17 ~ Early January

Xilonen --- Rerun
Varesa --- Rerun

This banner lineup provides players with ample opportunity to obtain sought-after characters while preparing for the next version update.

Story Expansion and Events

The new Version 6.2 storyline continues the unfolding narrative in Nod-Krai with main story quests that deepen the intrigue surrounding the Hexenzirkel and their reunion. A key highlight includes the Moon-Prayer Night festival, marking Columbina’s farewell, with appearances by characters Alice and Nicole adding to the story’s depth. These story elements promise a thrilling continuation of the game's campaign with higher stakes and richer character interactions.

Beyond the story, the 6.2 update will include a variety of in-game events aimed at rewarding players with Primogems, character experience materials, and a special free event weapon. These activities offer challenges and gameplay variety to keep the community actively engaged.