Genshin Impact 5.3 Citlali release date and banner

The Genshin Impact 5.3 livestream finally confirmed that Citlali will be released in the first half of the upcoming update alongside the Pyro Archon Mavuika. Granny Itzli is a 5-star Cryo character who uses a Catalyst as her weapon. Her overall gameplay looks pretty solid as she can provide a shield and is good with Pyro and Hydro reactions. Her banner will be available for three weeks, giving players enough time to get her.

This article will cover Citlali's release date and time in the Genshin Impact 5.3 update in different time zones.

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Genshin Impact 5.3 Citlali banner release date and countdown

Citlali will be available in the first phase of version 5.3 (Image via HoYoverse)

As mentioned, Citlali will be released in the first phase of the Genshin Impact 5.3 update, which will go live on January 1, 2025, at 11 am (UTC+8). This means that her banner will also be available at the same time, for three weeks.

Here's a list of Citlali's release dates and timings in different time zones:

America

• Pacific Standard Time (PST): December 31, 2024, 7 PM
• Mountain Standard Time (MST): December 31, 2024, 8 PM
• Central Standard Time (CST): December 31, 2024, 9 PM
• Eastern Standard Time (EST): December 31, 2024, 10 PM

Europe

• Western European Time (WET): January 1, 2025, 3 AM
• Central European Time (CET): January 1, 2025, 4 AM
• Eastern European Time (EET): January 1, 2025, 5 AM

Asia

• India Standard Time (IST): January 1, 2025, 8:30 AM
• China Standard Time (CST): January 1, 2025, 11 AM
• Philippine Time (PT): January 1, 2025, 11 AM
• Japanese Standard Time (JST): January 1, 2025, 12 PM

For Travelers who prefer a countdown, below is a universal one that shows the time until Citlali's banner drops in version 5.3:

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More on Citlali and her signature weapon

Citlali's signature weapon (Image via HoYoverse)

Citlali is a 5-star Cryo character who uses a Catalyst. Her signature weapon is called Starcaller's Watch, which will be featured on the weapon banner during the first phase with Mavuika's signature Claymore. Citlali also looks pretty amazing as a playable character as she can provide a shield and buffs. Moreover, she has an amazing exploration ability that allows her to fly around on her plushie.

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