Genshin Impact 5.6 will add a new Archon quest, the Prologue 4, taking players back to Mondstadt. Although the update won’t introduce a new map, it will surely be action-packed and lore-rich. The update is only hours away from release, so prepare yourself for the Genshin Impact 5.6 update with the help of our release countdown timer. We have added all the information about Genshin Impact 5.6 maintenance timings and rewards here.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Release Date and Time
Genshin Impact 5.6 is confirmed to be released on May 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). The update will go live after server maintenance is complete. The game will shut down 5 hours prior to release, so players won’t be able to log in during that time.
For those that have trouble with time zones, here is the Genshin Impact 5.6 release date and time for some popular regions around the world:
- New Delhi, India: 07:30 AM IST on May 7, 2025
- Tokyo, Japan: 11:00 AM JST on May 7, 2025
- California, USA: 07:00 PM PST on May 7, 2025
- Beijing, China: 10:00 AM CST on May 7, 2025
- Toronto, Canada: 10:00 PM on May 6, 2025
- Rome, Italy: 04:00 AM CET on May 7, 2025
- Melbourne, Australia: 12:00 PM on May 7, 2025
- Auckland, New Zealand: 02:00 PM on May 7, 2025
Worried about the maintenance start time? Check out the following section to learn about Genshin Impact 5.6 maintenance start and end times for your region.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Maintenance Timings
The server will go under maintenance on May 7, 2025, at 06:00 AM (UTC+8) to prepare for the Genshin Impact 5.6 update. The maintenance is expected to last for about 5 hours, and may increase if any issues arise during the update.
During this time, players won’t be able to log in to the game, and any logged-in player will be forced to log out. So, make sure to get in your final day of farming for Escoffier and Ifa materials before the maintenance period starts. That said, here are the maintenance start and end times for the Genshin Impact 5.6 update:
| Region and Time Zone | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi, India (IST) | 02:30 AM | 07:30 AM |
| Tokyo, Japan (JST) | 06:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| California, USA (PST) | 02:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| Beijing, China (CST) | 05:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Toronto, Canada (EDT) | 05:00 PM on May 6 | 10:00 PM on May 6 |
| Rome, Italy (CEST) | 11:00 PM on May 6 | 04:00 AM on May 7 |
| Melbourne, Australia | 07:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Auckland, New Zealand (NZST) | 09:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
Once maintenance is over, every Genshin Impact player who is Adventure Rank 5 or above before the maintenance starts will get 300 Primogems as compensation in their in-game mailbox. Players must redeem the compensation before the end of Genshin Impact 5.6, which is the expiry time for the mail.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Release Countdown
Excited for the release of the Genshin Impact 5.6 update? So, check out the release countdown and prepare yourself for the upcoming update:
The update should now be live. Enjoy your time back in Mondstadt.
How to Preload Genshin Impact 5.6 Update
Check out the pre-install size for the Genshin Impact 5.6 update:
- Pre-install size on PC: Approx. 5.34 GB
- Pre-install size on Android and iOS: Approx. 1.5 GB
This is how you can pre-load the Genshin Impact 5.6 update on your device:
- Pre-download on Android and iOS: Launch Genshin Impact -> Log in to your account -> select the resource pre-download button.
- Pre-download on PC: Launch the Hoyoplay launcher for Genshin Impact -> Select the game pre-install button.
What To Expect in Genshin Impact 5.6?
Genshin Impact 5.6 won’t bring a new map, but it will be packed with content. Here is everything you can expect from the upcoming update:
- Two New Characters: Escoffier (5-star) and Ifa (4-star)
- Limited time events: Whirling Waltz, Operation Downpour Simulation, Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl, Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems, and Ley Line Overflow 5.6
- Two new weapons: Symphonist of Scents (5-star), Weapon Sequence of Solitude (4-star)
- New quests: Escoffier story quest, Archon Quest Prologue Act 4
- New Boss: Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device
So, that’s everything you need to know about Genshin Impact 5.6 maintenance timings and release. The update will be packed with content and set the tone for the next story arc. Tell us who you are planning to pull in Genshin Impact 5.6 in the comments below.
