Genshin Impact
News, coverage and analysis tracking Genshin Impact across the outlets.
Genshin Impact Luna VII Special Program Included Snezhnaya PreviewHoYoVerse revealed details for Genshin Impact's Luna VII update during a special program, including a preview of the Snezhnaya region and new characters Nicole and Lohen. The update, launching May 20, 2026, will also feature new weapons, artifact sets, and in-game events. The Snezhnaya region is slated for a later 2026 release.
Genshin Impact Version Luna VII Set to Arrive Later This MonthHoYoverse has announced that Genshin Impact Version Luna VII will be released on May 20th, bringing new characters Nicole, Lohen, and Prune, along with story content set in Sumeru. The update also includes reruns for Durin and Mavuika, a new limited-time event with unique rewards, and free in-game codes. Genshin Impact is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile devices.- Genshin Impact Next Update And Banners – Everything We Know About Version 6.6 And 6.7Genshin Impact's next update, version 6.7 (Luna VIII), is anticipated for July 1, following the usual six-week schedule. The version 6.7 livestream is expected on June 19, detailing new banners and events. The major region update, Snezhnaya and version 7.0, is slated for August 12.
- Genshin Impact Version 7.0, Luna VII: Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana, Launches May 20HoYoverse announced that Genshin Impact Version 7.0, Luna VII: Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana, will launch on May 20, 2026. The update introduces three new playable characters: Nicole, Lohen, and Prune, along with new quests, events, and features. Players can earn Primogems and other rewards by completing new Archon Quests and participating in limited-time events. Genshin Impact is available on PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile devices.
Zach Aguilar Interview – Iconic VA Talks Demon Slayer, Smash Bros & MoreVoice actor Zach Aguilar discusses his iconic roles as Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer and Byleth in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well as his work on Genshin Impact and Cookie Run: Kingdom. Aguilar also shares insights into the evolving voice acting industry, the challenges of keeping secrets for major game reveals, and offers advice for aspiring voice actors.
Genshin Impact’s next update is sending players back to Sumeru, and naturally, everything is going terriblyGenshin Impact Version Luna VII, titled Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana, launches May 20, introducing a new Sumeru storyline where the nation faces chaos after Nahida falls into a slumber. The update adds three new playable characters: Nicole Reeyn (5-star Pyro Catalyst), Lohen (5-star Cryo Polearm), and Prune (4-star Anemo Catalyst), along with new Archon Quests, a Weekly Boss, and limited-time rewards.
Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in SumeruHoYoverse has announced Genshin Impact's Luna 7 update, titled 'Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana,' launching May 20. The update introduces a new Archon Quest chapter in Sumeru, featuring the first playable Hexenzirkel member, Nicole Reeyn, alongside new characters Lohen and Prune. Players can also expect new bosses, events, and gameplay additions like improved quest autosave prompts.
Genshin Impact Version Luna VII Launches May 20, Introducing Nicole and a New Crisis in SumeruHoYoverse announced that Genshin Impact Version "Luna VII," titled "Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana," will launch on May 20, introducing new playable characters Nicole, Lohen, and Prune. The update features a new Archon Quest in Sumeru, where players will face an escalating crisis and a mysterious new adversary. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC, Android, and iOS.- Genshin Impact Version Luna VII update ‘Song of the Welkin Moon: Andante – Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana’ launches May 20The Version Luna VII update for Genshin Impact, titled 'Song of the Welkin Moon: Andante – Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana,' is scheduled to launch on May 20. This update introduces new content and story elements to the popular action RPG.
All Genshin Impact 6.6 livestream codesThe Genshin Impact 6.6 livestream has revealed new codes redeemable for Primogems and other in-game items. The update, version 7.0, is scheduled to launch on August 12 and will introduce new characters Nicole, Lohen, and Prune, along with a potential rerun for Mavuika. Codes can be redeemed in-game or via the official Genshin Impact website after reaching Adventure Rank 10.
Double Nightclub Bonuses This Week in GTA OnlineThis week in Grand Theft Auto Online, players can earn double daily income from their Nightclubs and benefit from doubled warehouse stock production speeds. Additionally, there are discounts on Nightclub properties and upgrades, along with various other bonus opportunities and vehicle discounts.- Grayson Wendell Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of HonorProfessional programmer Grayson Wendell, a veteran of the game industry since 2007, will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. Wendell has worked at companies like id Software, EA, and Activision on titles such as Enemy Territory: Quake Wars and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. He will also host a panel on N64 reverse engineering and randomizers at the event.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsSony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.
Neverness to Everness has charmed me with its wacky cast but there's no way it becomes my gacha mainstayNeverness to Everness offers a charming cast and quirky adventures, but ultimately fails to become a mainstay gacha game due to its repetitive open-world activities and mandatory level-gating. While the combat and character interactions are engaging, the reliance on stale mini-games to progress the story and unlock content diminishes the long-term appeal.
Genshin Impact Luna VII Special Program Stream DatedHoYoVerse will host the Genshin Impact Luna VII Special Program stream on May 8, 2026, detailing the upcoming update expected on May 20, 2026. The stream will cover new Archon Quests concluding the Nod-Krai storyline and introduce characters like Nicole Reeyn and Lohen. Genshin Impact is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices.
Review: NTE: Neverness to Everness (PS5) - Ambitious Anime Open World Gets a Lot RightNeverness to Everness, an ambitious anime-inspired open-world game from Hotta Studio, launches on PlayStation 5 with a blend of exploration, life simulation, and gacha mechanics. While combat and menu controls need refinement, the game offers a generous gacha system, engaging quests, and extensive life-sim elements like managing businesses and customizing apartments, showing significant promise as a live service title.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – May 3, 2026 – Pokemon Winds and Waves clear the competitionThe latest Famitsu's most wanted games chart, based on reader votes from April 15-21, shows Pokemon Winds and Waves leading with 514 votes. Persona 4 Golden and Splatoon Raiders follow in second and third place respectively. The chart highlights games anticipated by Japanese gamers, with Nintendo Switch 2 titles dominating the top rankings.
HoYoverse Trademarks Nodusfall and Vassago for Future Projects - GameHauntHoYoverse has trademarked "Nodusfall" and "Vassago," indicating two new game projects in development. Nodusfall is described as a science-fantasy MMORPG built on Unreal Engine 5, targeting a late 2026 release for PC and consoles, while Vassago appears to be an action RPG with occult themes, potentially releasing in 2027. These titles mark HoYoverse's shift to Unreal Engine 5, aiming for more mature themes and advanced visuals compared to their previous Unity-based games like Genshin Impact.
Neverness to Everness players find their answer to Genshin Impact's Paimon: a yappy lil' guy called Taygedo…Players of Neverness to Everness are drawing comparisons between its companion character Taygedo and Genshin Impact's Paimon, with many finding Taygedo to be an annoying presence. Similar to early complaints about Paimon, players are requesting an option to mute Taygedo without affecting other game audio. This discussion highlights a trend in modern gacha games featuring potentially overbearing mascots.
HAEGIN Unveils Next-Gen Mobile Action RPG Last Hunter K: Seoul - GameHauntHAEGIN has launched its new mobile action RPG, Last Hunter K: Seoul, globally on iOS and Android. The game features console-grade, swipe-based combat with no virtual D-pad and a maximum battle length of 100 seconds. It is free-to-play with optional in-app purchases and is set in a post-apocalyptic Seoul.