HoyOvers has confirmed the global release of the 5.7 update of Genshin Impact for June 18, 2025 at 11am at Beijing time. The new version features Skirk's long -awaited debut as a playable character as well as unpublished missions, limited banners and special events. Players from all regions can already prepare for the maintenance period before the update. The initial phase will also include Shenhe's return and Hydro Dahlia support.
In addition to the new characters, Genshin Impact's version 5.7 expands the main narrative with another chapter of the mission of arcontes focused on the confrontation with the order of the abyss. The update also includes improvements in the new reward system features in mobile and new combat challenges. The content was revealed during the HoyOversse special pre-launch program. The expectation of the community revolves around the debut of Stygian OnSlaught mode and the tactical mini game of Akademiya.
Skirk joins the cast as a new five star Cryo
Skirk will finally be released as a playable character after years of speculation in the community. Known as Childe's mentor and former Surtartog Aprand, the Abyss Warrior comes with a dual combat style alternating between sustained physical attacks and elementary area explosions. Its unique mechanics dispense with elemental energy and uses its own resource called the serpent subtlety that requires strategy to maximize damage.
The character will be featured in the first banner alongside Shenhe and Dahlia offering special synergy in teams composed only of Cryo and Hydro users. With it also arrives the sword five stars bluish light that will be available in the arms banner. Players who invest in this set will have access to powerful compositions focused on frozen reactions and constant attack buffs.
ARCONTES NEW MISSION TAKES PLAYER TO THE HEART OF CONFLICT IN NATLAN
The main narrative continues with the unfolding of the mission of the Arcontes now exploring the plane of the order of the abyss in Natlan. The new chapter brings revelations about the traveler's brother and has Dainsleif's participation in an unprecedented form. Mavuika and his allies enter the scene as defenders of the territory while the shadows of the abyss intensify.
History events promise to expand the political and emotional complexity of the plot by deepening the relationship between the protagonist brothers. Natlan's setting strengthens the tension of the plot and inserts new dilemmas about loyalty and power. HoyOvers bet on this narrative to hold the attention of veteran players and attract those seeking an immersive experience.
Dahlia is revealed as a new Hydro support focused on shield and speed
Dahlia The deacon of the Favonius Church is presented as a four -star character of versatile support. Your kit revolves around the creation of shields that are renewed through normal attacks or freezing reactions. In addition, his passive talent increases the speed of allies attack by creating opportunities for aggressive compositions.
Dahlia's elemental ability also allows you to manipulate the battlefield by launching allies to the air or causing a direct hydro damage to enemies. These characteristics make it a valuable addition to teams focused on group control and continuous damage. Because it is easily accessible in the first phase of the update, the character promises good acceptance between the free to play players.
New Permanent Combat Mode will be a challenge for experienced players
Genshin Impact's version 5.7 debuts Stygian OnSlaught a permanent mode of combat with three rotating chiefs and six increasing levels of difficulty. The challenge offers artifacts as a reward beyond the new dust item of enlightenment that allows you to rear, level 20 artifact bonuses. This novelty meets an old community demand for greater control in characters optimization.
HoyOvers will also implement improvements in the use of fragile resin allowing triple rewards in domains and ley lines. This change seeks to facilitate the progression of those who play with limited time. Along with the new mode the update includes challenges envisaged echoes for characters such as Raiden Shogun and Shenhe strengthening endgame content.
Limited time events bring tactical minigame and parallel stories
One of the highlights of the update is the Akademiya event, a mini -strict minigame that mixes lucky team assembly and alternative paths on forest and desert thematic routes. The player can strengthen his pieces, collect buffs with Paimon and participate in alternative narratives. Upon completion of the event it will be possible to add setos to the team as a playable character.
In addition, the traveler's Tales chapter returns with short stories set in various regions of Teyvat. Neuvillette visits Vila Meruseea Thoma returns to Mondstadt and Dori negotiates with Sayu in Inazuma. Thus, these tales offer lighter and more relaxed moments in the interval between the great main missions keeping the pace of game pleasant.
HOYOVERSE discloses release and maintenance times by region
HoyOvers will release Genshin Impact version 5.7 globally on June 18, 2025 at 11am at Beijing time. In Brazil, due to the time zone, the content will be available from 23h on June 17 (Brasília time).
Server maintenance will start approximately five hours before the official launch, and players will receive essential gems as compensation for inactivity time.
See some of the main times by region:
- Pacific (PDT): June 17 at 20h
- Central (CDT): June 17 at 10pm
- Brasília (BRT): June 17 at 23h
- London (West): June 18 at 4am
- Berlin (CEST): June 18 at 5am
- Tokyo/Seoul (JST/KST): June 18 at 12 noon
Players are recommended to finalize important activities before maintenance start to avoid reward or progress losses.
