Time until Genshin Impact 5.6 update releases worldwide

The Genshin Impact 5.6 update is set to release worldwide on May 7, 2025. It is titled "Paralogism" and will see the narrative shift to Mondstadt and Fontaine. HoYoverse will also introduce two new playable characters in the update, Escoffier and Ifa, along with new weapons and events. Overall, there's a plethora of content planned for the next patch, and naturally, players wish to know how long they must wait for it.

On that note, this article provides a countdown showcasing the time until Genshin Impact version 5.6 is released globally.

Genshin Impact 5.6 release date and time countdown for all servers

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HoYoverse has announced that the upcoming Genshin Impact 5.6 update will be released worldwide on May 7, 2025, at 11 AM (UTC +8). As soon as it is live, players will be able to wish on the limited-time character banners for 5-star characters Escoffier and Navia, which will also feature the new 4-star, Ifa. Moreover, the respective signature weapons of these 5-star units will also be made available on the Epitome Invocation weapons banner.

Here is a universal countdown showcasing the time until the version 5.6 update and new banners are released:

For convenience, the following section provides the release timings for all major regions:

America

Pacific Standard Time (PDT): May 6, 2025, at 8 PM
Mountain Standard Time (MDT): May 6, 2025, at 9 PM
Central Standard Time (CDT): May 6, 2025, at 10 PM
Eastern Standard Time (EDT): May 6, 2025, at 11 PM

Europe

Western European Summer Time (WEST): May 7, 2025, at 4 AM
Central European Summer Time (CEST): May 7, 2025, at 5 AM
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST): May 7, 2025, at 6 AM

Asia

India Standard Time (IST): May 7, 2025, at 8:30 AM
China Standard Time (CST): May 7, 2025, at 11 AM
Philippine Standard Time (PHT): May 7, 2025, at 11 AM
Japanese Standard Time (JST): May 7, 2025, at 12 PM
Korea Standard Time (KST): May 7, 2025, at 12 PM

Once version 5.6 has been rolled out, players will have access to the first half banners, new events, Archon Quests, and more.

For more information and updates, follow Sportskeeda's Genshin Impact hub.

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Virat is a Sportskeeda Esports and Gaming journalist specializing in Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. During his first nine months with the company, he garnered over 2 million views with under 300 articles, showcasing the value his expertise brings.

As a passionate fan of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, Virat stays updated with the latest information from official and unofficial sources. By carefully selecting the sources and meticulously reviewing the information, he ensures his readers have access to the most accurate news. His love for Genshin Impact is such that he could readily dive into the game physically and explore its open-world map if given the chance.

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