The latest Genshin Impact 7.1 update, marking the game’s sixth anniversary, will drop on September 22, 2026, at 08:00 PM PST for North American servers and September 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST for all other regions.
Global Launch Schedule
Use the table below to see precisely when the update will be available in your time zone.
- USA (PST): 8:00 PM, September 22 2026
- Canada (EDT): 11:00 PM, September 22 2026
- Brazil (BRT): 12:00 AM, September 23 2026
- United Kingdom (BST): 4:00 AM, September 23 2026
- Italy (CEST): 5:00 AM, September 23 2026
- India (IST): 8:30 AM, September 23 2026
- China (CST): 11:00 AM, September 23 2026
- Japan (JST): 12:00 PM, September 23 2026
- South Korea (KST): 12:00 PM, September 23 2026
- Australia (AEST): 1:00 PM, September 23 2026
- New Zealand (NZST): 3:00 PM, September 23 2026
Two Free 5‑Star Characters, Two New Banners
Genshin Impact 7.1 brings Vesna and Vodyanitsa to the High‑Constellation history. Both characters are highlighted in this year’s anniversary banners, and each is available for free as part of the launch rewards.
Maintenance Window and Player Compensation
North American servers will suspend gameplay at 3 PM PST on September 22, 2026, and the rest of the world will go offline at 6 AM CST on September 23, 2026. The estimated maintenance duration is five hours. Players who reach at least Adventure Rank 5 will receive a 300‑Primogem bonus in their mailbox once the update launches.
Pre‑Install and Download Size
Before downloading the patch, allocate the following storage:
- PC: 10 GB
- Android/iOS: 4 GB
What’s Inside the Anniversary Patch?
Beyond new banners, the 7.1 update expands the Snezhnaya region with the Archon quest, introduces new bosses, and offers a fresh event schedule. Both Vesna and Vodyanitsa are expected to be pivotal in the upcoming Stellar Glimmer meta, making them essential picks for players looking to stay competitive.
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