Genshin Impact Events

Current Events

Verified for 7.0

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Great Expeditionist ChallengeEvent · Free Cryo character Diona, plus a Crown of Insightends in--
FrostfarerPass · Version 7.0 battle passends in--
Stygian Onslaught (7.0)Event · Combat challenge — Disturbance Outbreak scoring runs 10 daysends in--
When We Look Up at the MoonExploration · Reach total exploration progress on The Moonends in--
Archon Quest limited-time rewards — Everwinter Without MercyEvent · Finish the Archon Quest in the window for 560 Primogemsends in--
To Temper Thyself and Journey Far — Cycle 5Event · New exchangeable character Stella Fortunaends in--
The Godforsaken Frostlands — exploration rewardsEvent · Explore the new Snezhnaya areas for 400 Primogemsends in--
The Clink Clank Whiz-Kid!Permanent · Invite Aino — permanent, no time limitPermanent — no end date
The Hunt Begins!Event · Free Electro character Alyosha via the Archon QuestPermanently available after the Version 7.0 update
Imaginarium Theater — September seasonEvent · New season: Hydro, Electro and DendroRuns until the next season

Details

Great Expeditionist ChallengeAug 28 – Sep 14
GachaLimited-time event

Four gameplay modes unlock across the event. Event story unlocks in three stages, on 2026/08/28, 2026/08/30 and 2026/09/01.

Rewards"Kätzlein Cocktail" Diona (Cryo, free), Primogems, a Crown of Insight and other rewards.

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FrostfarerAug 12 – Sep 21
GachaBattle pass

Unlock "Gnostic Hymn" or "Gnostic Chorus" for additional Intertwined Fate and a designated 4-star weapon. "Gnostic Chorus" additionally grants the namecard "Travel Notes: Frostfarer", the furnishing blueprint "Dancing Beneath Silver-White Wings" and Dust of Enlightenment.

RewardsFive new 4-star weapons join the BP Bounty: Heretic's Molten Blade (Sword), Forged by the Golden Melody (Claymore), Frostbreath (Polearm), Clash of Kings (Catalyst) and Jade Vista (Bow). Pick any 1 of the 15 at Gnostic Hymn Level 30.

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Stygian Onslaught (7.0)Aug 19 – Sep 22
GachaLimited-time event

Face Chimeric Winged Lion (favours Elemental Reaction and Elemental characters), Veteran Wind Operative (favours Healing characters) and Knuckle Duckle (favours Elemental Reaction and Elemental characters). Complete challenge objectives at different difficulties.

RewardsPrimogems, the artifact material "Dust of Enlightenment" and other rewards. A new weapon appearance is added to "Radiant Phantasm" and "Radiant Phantasm: Sublimation".

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When We Look Up at the MoonJul 1 – Sep 22
GachaLimited-time area exploration

A limited-time area exploration reward for The Moon region. Reach the total exploration progress milestones before the deadline to earn rewards.

How to accessEvent menu → When We Look Up at the Moon; explore The Moon (Frost Moon / Dunanna Pit) to raise total exploration progress.

Rewards400 Primogems at the exploration milestone, plus exploration chest rewards

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Archon Quest limited-time rewards — Everwinter Without MercyAug 12 – Sep 22
GachaLimited-time rewards

Complete the Version 7.0 Archon Quest within the specified duration for a bonus reward. The quest itself stays available afterwards; only the bonus expires.

RewardsPrimogems x560, character ascension materials and other rewards.

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To Temper Thyself and Journey Far — Cycle 5Aug 10 – Nov 2
GachaLimited-time event

Cycle 5 of the recurring redemption event. Stella Fortuna is permanently added to the available redemption rewards for nine characters.

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The Godforsaken Frostlands — exploration rewardsAug 12 – Nov 3
GachaLimited-time rewards

Complete the exploration missions in the new Snezhnaya areas within the window: Volkodlak Tundra, Everfrozen Earth, Fellfrost Peak, Flamefeather Valley and White Birch Snowgrave. Exploration also unlocks the Jack Frosts' Goodies Shop in Jack Frost Village.

RewardsAn additional Primogems x400. The shop trades the weapon appearance "A Touch of Frost in Scorching Summer!", Prime Ice Construct appearances and more.

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The Clink Clank Whiz-Kid!from Jul 1
GachaPermanent event

A permanent event introducing Aino (4-star). Invite Aino while progressing through 'A Dance of Snowy Tides and Hoarfrost Groves'; complete 'Paralogism' and 'The Journey Home' to unlock.

How to accessEvent menu → The Clink Clank Whiz-Kid!; complete the prerequisite quests to invite Aino.

RewardsAino (4-star character), event rewards

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The Hunt Begins!from Aug 12
GachaLimited-time event

Progress the Archon Quest "Everwinter Without Mercy" to invite "Swift-Striding Hound" Alyosha (Electro). Archon Quest Chapter VII Act I and Act II become permanently available after the update.

RewardsAlyosha (Electro, free) and the 5-star enhanceable weapon Exaiphanes Blade (Sword). Awaken the Statues of The Seven in Snezhnaya with Cryo to enhance it.

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Imaginarium Theater — September seasonfrom Sep 1
GachaRecurring content

The new season of Imaginarium Theater. Required elemental types: Hydro, Electro and Dendro. Several characters gain a new "Thespian Trick", exchangeable from the NPC Wolfy.

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