Genshin Impact 5.0 release date countdown and banner phases

HoYoverse has officially unveiled the release date of the much anticipated Genshin Impact 5.0 update, which will add the nation of Pyro to the game. The upcoming patch, with the area of Natlan and the brand-new characters, will be making its way to the game later this month, on August 28, 2024. The 5.0 patch will be one of the major updates in Genshin Impact, as it will officially start the sixth chapter of the traveler's journey as well as the fourth anniversary of Genshin Impact.

Keep reading to know more about the banner phases for the Genshin Impact 5.0 patch as well as the precise time on which it will be released across all servers.

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Genshin Impact 5.0 update release date and countdown

Genshin Impact's upcoming update will come out later this month on August 28, 2024. It will add the nation of Natlan, three new characters, and the related first part of the Archon Quest to the game. You can find a detailed list of when the update will be released across all major time zones below.

Americas (August 27, 2024)

• Pacific Daylight Time: 8 pm
• Mountain Daylight Time: 9 pm
• Central Daylight Time: 10 pm
• Eastern Daylight Time: 11 pm

Europe (August 28, 2024)

• Western European Summer Time: 4 am
• Central European Summer Time: 5 am
• Eastern European Summer Time: 6 am

Asia (August 28, 2024)

• India Standard Time: 8:30 am
• China Standard Time: 11 am
• Philippine Standard Time: 11 am
• Japanese Standard Time: 12 pm
• Korea Standard Time: 12 pm

Below you can also find a countdown timer that will tell you the number of days remaining till the Genshin Impact 5.0 update hits all the servers officially.

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Genshin Impact 5.0 banner phases

HoYoverse is introducing three new Natlan characters to the roster of playable units. Like every other patch, the banners will be divided into two phases. Below you can find a list of the event wishes where you can use your precious Primogems to obtain your desired character.

Phase 1 (August 28)

Phase 1 (Image via HoYoverse)

• Mualani (5-star, Hydro, Catalyst)
• Kazuha (5-star, Anemo, Sword)
• Kachina (4-star, Geo, Polearm)

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Phase 2 (September 17)

Phase 2 (Image via HoYoverse)

• Kinich (5-star, Dendro, Claymore)
• Raiden Shogun (5-star, Electro, Polearm)

Additionally, two new weapons, Surf's Up (Catalyst for Mualani) and Fang of the Mountain King (Claymore for Kinich) will be available alongside their respective characters during the Genshin Impact version 5.0 update.