Genshin Impact 5.3: Lantern Rite Event Release Date and Rewards

Genshin Impact 5.3’s second phase has started and with it comes the 2025’s Lantern Rite Event. The 5.3 Lantern Rite Event will start a couple of days after the second phase begins. Like every year, the 2025 Lantern Rite event of Genshin will add a ton of fun mini-games that can be played in co-op with a chance to win multiple rewards. Among the rewards, players can obtain the new Xiangling outfit for free and a free 4-star character of their choice from Liyue. Here are all the details about the Lantern Rite event in 2025, including the release date and rewards.

When Does Genshin Impact 5.3 Lantern Rite Event Start?

Genshin Impact 5.3 Lantern Rite event will release on January 24, 2025, and last until February 09, 2025. Players must be Adventure Rank 20+ and complete the Archon Quest Prologue Act 3 to unlock the Lantern Rite event. The Lantern Rite in 2025 will be in 2nd phase of Genshin Impact 5.3 and will include a ton of rewards for players like every year. The 2nd phase is also featuring the new 4-star character Lan Yan, alongside two 5-star reruns — Clorinde and Arlecchino.

Genshin Impact 5.3 Lantern Rite Event Rewards

The 5.3 Lantern Rite event will start with Springtime Charms event. During this event, players will have to return to Liyue and participate in multiple minigames — Immortal Combat, Drills by Lamplight, and Custom Gift Envelop. Here are all the rewards you can get from the 2025 Lantern Rite event:

• New Xiangling Outfit
• One free 4-star Character from Liyue
• Crown of Insight
• Primogem
• Mystic Enhancement Ore
• Hero’s Wit
• Mora

So, that’s it. Now you know when the GI 5.3 Lantern Rite event begins and what you can obtain by playing it. Tell us which character you are looking to pull in the second phase of version 5.3 in the comments below.