Genshin Impact update schedule 2024

Genshin Impact will release a lot of new characters and weapons in 2024, starting with Xianyun and Gaming in 4.4. The year will see the conclusion of the Fontaine arc and the arrival of the Pyro nation of Natlan. Version 4.8 is expected to be the last patch before Natlan arrives in the 5.0 update.

Each update lasts 42 days, with Phase I and Phase II stretching to 21 days each. This article will provide a schedule of all the updates coming to Genshin Impact in 2024.

Note: Some of the information provided in this article is based on leaks and is subject to change.

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Genshin Impact update schedule for 2024: Upcoming version release dates

Version 4.4

Xianyun and Gaming drip marketing for v4.4 (Image via HoYoverse)

Genshin Impact's upcoming version 4.4 will be the first update in 2024. It will be released worldwide on January 31, 2024, and celebrate the Lantern Rite festival, which will see the Traveler return to Liyue. It will feature Xianyun and Nahida in the first half of the update, while the second half, set to arrive on February 20, 2024, will offer Xiao and Yae Miko.

Here is the banner order for the 4.4 Lantern Rite banners:

• First half, January 31, 2024: Xianyun (Cloud Retainer) and Nahida, with Gaming
• Second half, February 20, 2024: Xiao and Yae Miko

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Version 4.5

Chiori, as seen in v4.3 trailer (Image via HoYoverse)

Genshin Impact's 4.5 update will arrive on March 13, 2024, and feature the newly revealed Geo character, Chiori. Owner of Chioriya Boutique at the Court of Fontaine, she first appeared in the flagship event of version 4.3.

Chiori is known to be a 5-star figure who wields a sword as her weapon of choice. Moreover, she will be featured on the first half banners alongside Arataki Itto, while the second half will offer Neuvillette and Kaedehara Kazuha.

Genshin Impact 4.5 banners will also introduce a new type of banner called Chronicled Wish.

Here are the Phase I and Phase II release dates for the 4.5 update:

• First half, March 13, 2024: Chiori and Itto
• Second half, April 2, 2024: Neuvillette and Kazuha
• Chronicled Wish: Albedo, Eula, Klee, Mona, Jean, Diluc

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Version 4.6

Arlecchino, as seen in v4.6 trailer (Image via HoYoverse)

Genshin Impact's 4.6 update is slated to be released on April 24, 2024. It will finally introduce the much-hyped Fatui Harbinger, Arlecchino, aka The Knave, as a playable character. She is the fourth among the Harbingers and was pivotal in Fontaine's Archon Quest.

Arlecchino will be a 5-star Pyro character in the game who wields a Polearm. She will be featured on the Phase I banners alongside Lyney. Following that, Wanderer and Baizhu will become available on the Phase II banners.

Let's take a look at the banner release dates for version 4.6:

• First half, April 24, 2024: Arlecchino and Lyney
• Second half, May 14, 2024: Wanderer and Baizhu

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Version 4.7

Clorinde with the Traveler and Paimon (Image via HoYoverse)

The Genshin Impact's 4.7 update is scheduled for June 5, 2024. Clorinde and Sigewinne have been confirmed to appear on the limited-time character banner during the patch. The developers have revealed that both will be 5-star characters wielding a Sword and a Bow, respectively. Moreover, a new 4-star unit, called Sethos, will also debut during version 4.7.

Clorinde and Sethos are known to be Electro characters, whereas Sigewinne has been confirmed to wield a Hydro vision.

According to the official announcement, Clorinde and Sethos will appear in the first half alongside Alhaitham, whereas Sigewinne may release during the second half with Furina.

The release dates for the first and second half of version 4.7 are as follows:

• First half, June 5, 2024: Clorinde and Alhaitham, with Sethos
• Second half, June 25, 2024: Sigewinne and Furina

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Version 4.8

The final Fontaine update, Genshin Impact 4.8 is touted to arrive on July 17, 2024. The officials have revealed that Emilie, a well-known perfumer from Fontaine, will be the new character debuting in the patch and will be featured on the second-half banners.

Here are the banner release dates for version 4.8:

• First half, July 17, 2024: Navia and Nilou
• Second half, August 6, 2024: Emilie and Yelan

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Version 5.0

All three new characters for v5.0. (Image via HoYoverse)

Arriving on August 28, 2024, Genshin Impact's 5.0 update will finally unleash the Natlan region and kick off the Traveler's journey in the land of Pyro. The natives of Natlan live in six different tribes, and characters from three of them will debut in the patch.

As of this writing, the developers have teased several characters from Natlan.

Let's take a look at the banner release dates for version 5.0:

• First half, August 28, 2024: Mualani and Kazuha, with Kachina
• Second half, September 17, 2024: Kinich and Raiden Shogun

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Version 5.1

v5.1 5-star banners (Image via HoYoverse)

Genshin Impact's version 5.1 may debut on October 9, 2024. This patch will further Natlan's storyline and release more acts in Chapter of Archon Quest, titled "Incandescent Ode of Resurrection."

The v5.1 livestream has confirmed that Xilonen will be the only new character arriving in this update.

The characters during this update will appear on the following dates:

• First half, October 9, 2024: Xilonen and Chiori
• Second half, October 29, 2024: Nahida and Hu Tao

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Version 5.2

Genshin Impact is expected to introduce the 5.2 update on November 20, 2024. It will be the last patch to be released in 2024. The update will continue the Natlan saga and release character banners on the following expected dates:

• First half: November 20, 2024
• Second half: December 10, 2024

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