- Genshin Impact version 6.3, known as Luna IV, officially launched on January 14, 2026, delivering expansive new content including characters like Columbina, map expansions in Nod-Krai, and Lantern Rite festivities.
- Maintenance across global servers wrapped up earlier today, unlocking access for millions of players amid the ongoing Lunar New Year buildup.
- This new patch emphasizes Lunar-Crystallize mechanics, Archon Quest progression, and team-building synergies centered on the new 5-star roster.
Genshin Impact Version 6.3: Release Date and Time
Genshin Impact v6.3 update is officially rolled out on January 14, 2026.
Pre-installation opened January 11, clocking in at roughly 10-15 GB depending on platform, allowing seamless updates without full redownloads.
| Timezone | Genshin Impact 6.3 Release Date & Time | Genshin Impact 6.3 End Time |
|---|---|---|
| PT (UTC-8) | January 13, at 07:00 PM | February 24, at 02:00 PM |
| MT (UTC-7) | January 13, at 08:00 PM | February 24, at 03:00 PM |
| CT (UTC-6) | January 13, at 09:00 PM | February 24, at 04:00 PM |
| ET (UTC-5) | January 13, at 10:00 PM | February 24, at 05:00 PM |
| GMT (UTC+0) | January 14, at 03:00 AM | February 24, at 10:00 PM |
| CET (UTC+1) | January 14, at 04:00 AM | February 24, at 11:00 PM |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | January 14, at 08:30 AM | February 25, at 03:30 AM |
| SGT (UTC+8) | January 14, at 11:00 AM | February 25, at 06:00 AM |
| JST (UTC+9) | January 14, at 12:00 PM | February 25, at 07:00 AM |
| AEDT (UTC+11) | January 14, at 02:00 PM | February 25, at 09:00 AM |
Genshin Impact Version 6.3: Maintenance Schedule and Compensation
Global maintenance kicked off January 13 for NA/EU and early January 14 for Asia, spanning five hours per region with minor variances for hotfixes. Asia servers, key for Hong Kong players, concluded around 12:00 PM HKT today, distributing 300 Primogems baseline via mail, plus 60 extra per overtime hour if delays occurred. Players reported smooth logins post-downtime, with no widespread issues noted in initial community feedback.
| Timezone | Genshin 6.3 Maintenance End Time |
|---|---|
| PT (UTC-8) | January 13, at 07:00 PM |
| MT (UTC-7) | January 13, at 08:00 PM |
| CT (UTC-6) | January 13, at 09:00 PM |
| ET (UTC-5) | January 13, at 10:00 PM |
| GMT (UTC+0) | January 14, at 03:00 AM |
| CET (UTC+1) | January 14, at 04:00 AM |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | January 14, at 08:30 AM |
| SGT (UTC+8) | January 14, at 11:00 AM |
| JST (UTC+9) | January 14, at 12:00 PM |
| AEDT (UTC+11) | January 14, at 02:00 PM |
Genshin Impact Version 6.3: New Characters
Columbina and Zibai headline Genshin Impact 6.3 Luna IV as top-tier 5-star additions, with Columbina enabling versatile Lunar reactions as a Hydro support and Zibai delivering DEF-scaling Geo DPS through Lunar-Crystallize. Both characters achieve SS-tier rankings in early 6.3 tier lists for their synergy in multi-target clears and reaction-heavy teams.
| Attribute | Columbina | Zibai |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | SS (top Hydro support/sub-DPS) | SS (elite Geo main DPS) |
| Type/Rarity | 5★ Hydro | 5★ Geo |
| Role | Support/Sub-DPS (Lunar enabler) | Main DPS (Lunar-Crystallize) |
| Weapon | Catalyst (Nocturne's Curtain Call) | Sword (Lightbearing Moonshard) |
| Key Kit | E: AoE Hydro + Gravity Ripple; Q: Lunar Domain field | E: Lunar Phase Shift (Geo NAs + extra Crystallize); Q: Jadelight Canopy |
| Scaling | Max HP (Lunar DMG buffs) | DEF (Crystallize conversion) |
| Best Teams | Hyperbloom/Electro-Charged w/ Fischl, Nahida | Crystallize cores w/ Columbina, Illuga |
Full Banner Breakdown
Phase 1 Banners (Jan 14 – Feb 3, 2026)
- Event Characters: Columbina (5★ Hydro Catalyst, new support/sub-DPS), Ineffa (5★ Electro Polearm, Lunar-Charged sub-DPS/shield).
- Rate-ups (4★): Fischl (Electro Bow sub-DPS), Sethos (Electro Bow main DPS), Ifa (Anemo Catalyst healer/DPS).
- Weapons: Nocturne's Curtain Call (5★ Catalyst, HP/CRIT Lunar buffs), Fractured Halo (5★ Polearm, ATK/Lunar-Charged shields), plus 4★ like Mountain-Bracing Bolt, Waveriding Whirl.
Phase 2 Banners (Feb 3 – Feb 24, 2026)
- Event Characters: Zibai (5★ Geo Sword, new main DPS), Neuvillette (5★ Hydro Catalyst rerun, charged main DPS).
- Rate-ups (4★): Illuga (Geo Polearm, Aedon summons), Gorou (Geo Bow support), Aino (Hydro Bow off-field applicator).
- Weapons: Lightbearing Moonshard (5★ Sword, DEF/Lunar-Crystallize), Tome of the Eternal Flow (5★ Catalyst, HP/Charged stacks), plus 4★ Favonius Warbow, Xiphos' Moonlight.
Rate-ups favor new artifact sets like Aubade of Morningstar (Anemo DMG bonus) and Moonlit Reverie (Geo resonance). Pity carries over from prior patches, with 50/50 mechanics intact.
New Regions and Quests
Nod-Krai debuts as a snowy, crystalline expanse housing Varka's squad remnants and Piramida HQ, packed with Wild Hunt puzzles, mountaineering challenges, and hidden chests. Archon Quest "Song of the Welkin Moon" advances through Acts 7-8, revealing Fatui Harbinger lore via bosses like The Doctor and Lord of the Hidden Depths. Side content includes Neuvillette/Yaoyao skins, free Liyue 4-stars, and Traveler buffs for Lunar exploration.
Events and Rewards
Lantern Rite dominates from January 30 to February 23, offering fireworks mini-games, photo hunts via Shutterflash Memory, and crowdfunded cosmetics. Additional modes feature Lunar-Crystallize domains, boss rushes, and TCG tournaments with Primogem jackpots. Expect 1,800+ Primogems from events alone, plus maintenance rewards and codes from the January livestream recap.