Want to know the Genshin Impact 5.6 release date? We're always looking forward to the next big content drop, and Genshin Impact 5.6 sounds like it's going to be the most exciting update in quite some time.
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Genshin Impact 5.6 release date
The Genshin Impact 5.6 release date is set to arrive on May 7, 2025. Hoyoverse rarely ever deviates from its release schedule cadence, but we'll update this page if anything changes.
Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream
The Genshin Impact 5.6 livestream took place on Friday, April 25 at 1pm BST / 5am PT / 8am ET. You can rewatch the broadcast by heading to the Genshin Impact YouTube channel.
Genshin Impact 5.6 new characters
The two new characters set to arrive in Genshin Impact 5.6 are Escoffier and Ifa.
Escoffier was first spotted in Varesa's character trailer, though we only caught a glimpse of the back of her head. The trailer also revealed that Escoffier uses an Ousia-aligned Cryo Vision, and based on what we've seen from her kit, it appears she's going to be a unit that focuses on buffing other Cryo party . Escoffier is a five-star character, and we now know she will be the lead character on an banner in Genshin Impact 5.6
Ifa is an Anemo Vision wielding Catalyst who focuses on healing while also boosting Elemental Mastery for his party. He's a member of the Flower-Feather clan, and he cherishes the life of all living things. Ifa has access to a flying bird-like creature that lets him soar above the battlefield, making it easy to avoid taking damage.
Genshin Impact 5.6 banners
Here are the banners set to arrive in Genshin Impact 5.6:
- Phase 1: Escoffier and Navia
- Phase 2: Raiden Shogun and Kinich
Genshin Impact 5.6 new island and boss
There's a new island being added to the map, which some fans have pointed out looks a lot like the Petrichor region located south of Fontaine.
This island is likely going to feature the new world boss, Secret Source Automation: Overseer Device, in addition to the weekly boss set to arrive in Mondstadt. The Overseer Device deals Cryo damage and is weak to Nightsoul's Blessing abilities, so you should prepare your party with Natlan characters.
Genshin Impact 5.6 new events
Here's a list of the events scheduled to take place in Genshin Impact 5.6:
- Whirling Waltz
- Operation Downpour Simulation
- Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl
- Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems
That's all the information we have on the Genshin Impact 5.6 release date right now. Stay tuned to this page as we're ready to update it whenever new information drops for the Genshin Impact tier list to see which characters are dominating the meta right now.