HoYoverse has set the date for the next Genshin Impact update. The company confirmed that the livestream for version 5.8 will take place on July 18, 2025, starting at 9 AM (Brasilia time), and will be broadcast on the official YouTube and Twitch channels. In addition, the HoYoverse team will release three promotional codes during the event. Players will be able to redeem rewards such as Primogems, Mora, and Experience Books.
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In addition to bringing news about events, characters, and missions in the new version, the special broadcast also marks the beginning of the final cycle before the highly anticipated arrival of the Natlan region. Below, check out all the live stream times and the step-by-step instructions for redeeming the codes.
Genshin Impact 5.8 livestream schedule in Brazil and worldwide
HoYoverse has officially announced that the livestream will begin on July 18th at 8 AM UTC-4. In Brazil, this is equivalent to 9 AM Brasília time. Players should be aware that codes have a limited time to be redeemed, generally expiring after 24 hours.
See the main schedules around the world:
South America and North America:
- Brasilia time (BRT): 9am
- Buenos Aires time (ART): 9am
- New York time (EDT): 8 AM
- Los Angeles time (PDT): 5 AM
Europe:
- Lisbon (West): 1 PM
- Paris (CEST): 2 PM
- Athens (EEST): 3 PM
Asia:
- New Delhi (IST): 5:30 PM
- Tokyo (JST): 9 PM
- Beijing (CST): 8 PM
- Seoul (KST): 9 PM
These times are important not only for keeping up with the content in real time, but also for securing the codes before they expire.
How to redeem the codes for version 5.8 on the official website
Players can use the official HoYoverse website to redeem the three codes revealed during the livestream. The process is quick and can be done through a browser, without needing to enter the game.
Check out the step-by-step instructions:
- Access the official redemption website: https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/gift
- Log in with the account you use to play the game.
- Select the server and confirm your username.
- Enter the code in the “Redemption Code” field.
- Click on “Redeem” and wait for confirmation.
Repeat this process for each of the three codes that are released during the broadcast.
How to redeem codes directly within the game
Another option to obtain the rewards is by using the game client itself. To do this, simply follow the steps below:
- Open the Paimon menu in the upper left corner.
- Go to "Settings" and then to "Account".
- Select the “Redemption Code” option.
- Paste the code into the text box and confirm.
- Please wait for notification of successful redemption.
After that, the items will be sent directly to your in-game mailbox. Remember that your inventory needs to have enough space to receive all the rewards.
What to expect from Genshin Impact version 5.8
Although HoYoverse hasn't confirmed all the details yet, version 5.8 is expected to bring brand new events, new banners, and quality-of-life adjustments. This is anticipated to be the last major update before the arrival of Natlan, the next major region in the game. Therefore, in addition to the temporary giveaways during the livestream, the broadcast should also offer an important overview of what's to come in the Teyvat universe.
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