Genshin Impact Prepares Lunar Updates with New Regions and Characters
Genshin Impact's upcoming Luna VI and Luna VII updates will introduce new characters, regions in Mondstadt and Sumeru, and story expansions.
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Genshin Impact sends players to the moon and back with this week’s Luna VIII update
Genshin Impact's latest update, Sunny Summer Fontinalia, introduces a new event story featuring the return of Sandrone as a playable character. Players will embark on a journey to the moon, exploring a vast new region with unique sights and a space station.
Genshin Impact Luna VIII Adds Sandrone and the Frost Moon
The Genshin Impact Luna VIII update, arriving July 1, 2026, will feature new character Sandrone and reruns of Columbina and Raiden Shogun. The update also introduces a new Frost Moon location and several in-game events, including the Sunny Summer Fontinalia event which may offer Charlotte and her new costume. The update is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices.
Genshin Impact Version Luna VIII update ‘Song of the Welkin Moon: Scherzo – Sunny Summer Fontinalia’ launches July 1
miHoYo announced that Genshin Impact Version Luna VIII update, "Song of the Welkin Moon: Scherzo – Sunny Summer Fontinalia," will launch on July 1 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The update introduces a new character, Sandrone, a new Cryo-Electro reaction called Stellar-Conduct, and a permanent new area on the moon with ancient ruins and unique exploration mechanics. The update also features the Fontinalia Film Festival event, summer-themed content in Miliastra Wonderland, and gameplay enhancements for the Craftspeople editor.
Genshin Impact Luna VII Special Program Included Snezhnaya Preview
HoYoVerse 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’s next update is sending players back to Sumeru, and naturally, everything is going terribly
Genshin 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 Sumeru
HoYoverse 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 Luna VI Adds Linnea and Temple of Space in April
HoYoVerse announced Genshin Impact's Luna VI update, set to launch on April 8, 2026, introducing the new character Linnea and new Mondstadt region locations including the Temple of Space. The update continues the main story and will feature Linnea as a Geo archer on a Phase 1 banner, alongside Chasca's rerun. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices.
Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6
Genshin Impact's Version Luna 6 update, titled Song of the Welkin Moon: Rondo - Augured Homecoming, is set to release on April 8. The update introduces a significant expansion to the Mondstadt region, including new areas like Dornman Port and the Temple of Space, along with a new boss, Watcher: Fallen Vigil. The new character Linnea, a 5-Star Geo Bow user, will also be added, alongside reruns for Chasca and a Chronicled Wish banner for Fontaine characters.
Genshin Impact Version Luna VI update ‘Song of the Welkin Moon: Rondo – Augured Homecoming’ launches April 8
Genshin Impact's Version Luna VI update, titled 'Song of the Welkin Moon: Rondo – Augured Homecoming,' is set to launch on April 8. The update introduces new content and features to the popular action RPG.