Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream speculation

The highly anticipated Genshin Impact 5.1 update is less than three weeks away. The developers have also announced a Special Program, which will be livestreamed on September 27, 2024. During the broadcast, they will reveal all the upcoming content for version 5.1, including the Archon Quest story, new characters, banners, events, and more.

Travelers curious about the Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream can find the Special Program date and timings below, along with the anticipated announcements.

Note: Some aspects of the articles are based on leaks and are subject to change.

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Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream date and timings

HoYoverse has finally revealed the Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream timings. The Special Program will be broadcast on September 27, 2024, at 8 AM (UTC-4).

During the telecast, the developer released three new redeem codes:

• XSME6NV4GX2Z: Primogems x100, and Mystic Enhancement Ore x10
• KALF66CLGXKM: Primogems x100, and 5x Hero's Wit
• PT5WP6D5GXJ9: Primogems x100, and 50,000x Mora

Here is the list of timings for version 5.1 livestream in different time zones:

• Pacific Time: 5 AM
• Central Time: 7 AM
• Eastern Time: 8 AM
• Western European Summer Time: 1 PM
• Central European Summer Time: 2 PM
• Eastern European Sumer Time: 3 PM
• India Standard Time: 5:30 PM
• China Standard Time: 8 PM
• Philippine Standard Time: 8 PM
• Japanese Standard Time: 9 PM
• Korea Standard Time: 9 PM
• Australian Eastern Time: 10 PM

Travelers interested in watching the livestream can visit the game's official YouTube and Twitch channels at the aforementioned timings.

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Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream expected announcements

New character showcase

Xilonen (Image via HoYoverse)

Xilonen is the only new playable character in version 5.1. During the livestream, the officials will showcase her gameplay style and briefly discuss her abilities. She is a Geo character and is expected to be a 5-star unit that uses a Sword.

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Event Wishes

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Here is the expected Genshin Impact 5.1 banner order, as per leaks via Hakush.in:

Phase I (October 9, 2024) -

• Xilonen (5-star Geo)
• Chiori (5-star Geo)

Phase II (October 29, 2024) -

• Hu Tao (5-star Pyro)
• Nahida (5-star Dendro)

Xilonen is expected to debut in the first phase alongside Chiori, who might get her first rerun banner. Meanwhile, the second half will likely bring back Hu Tao and Nahida.

Hakush.in is a reliable source as they have all the latest information from the beta, so the banner leaks are also likely credible.

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New weapons

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According to the beta leaks, the following new weapons will be added in version 5.1:

• Peak Patrol Song (5-star Sword)
• Fruitful Hook (4-star Claymore)
• Mountain Bracing-Bolt (4-star Polearm)
• Sturdy Bone (4-star Sword)

Peak Patrol Song is the only new 5-star weapon and is Xilonen's signature weapon, and will be available on the weapon banner for a limited time. Meanwhile, the remaining three are 4-star weapons. Unfortunately, currently, there's no information on how to obtain them.

The developers might reveal these weapons during the Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream.

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Redeem codes

Livestream redeem code rewards (Image via HoYoverse)

Players can also look forward to new redemption codes during the livestream. These codes can be redeemed for the following rewards:

• Primogem x300
• Hero's Wit x5
• Mystic Enhancement Ore x10
• Mora x50000

Upon redemption, the rewards can be collected from the in-game mailbox.

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Natlan Archon Quest

Mavuika and Il Capitano (Image via HoYoverse)

Version 5.1 will release two new acts in Natlan's Archon Quest storyline, which is also one of the main highlights of this update. The quest will follow up on the events of Act II: Black Stone Under a White Stone. The livestream will give a sneak peek at the event of the quest.

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New Enemy

The livestream is also expected to provide a brief look at the rumored new world boss called Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device.

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New events and echo cosmetics

The developers will also reveal all the upcoming version 5.1 events in the livestream:

• Sabzeruz Festival (Flagship event with free Candace)
• Contending Tides rerun
• Liben
• Catch Phlogiston Aphids
• Reminiscent Regimen (Co-op event)

In addition to these events, Travelers can look forward to the first look at the rumored echo cosmetics for Keqing and Zhongli.

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