When does the Genshin Impact 3.5 livestream start?

Genshin Impact 3.5 is the next major update for the Sumeru region, as HoYoverse prepares to introduce new characters and reruns. With about three to four updates left before a brand new nation arrives, players are getting the opportunity to maximize their roster with both new and old characters.

Typically, similar to previous updates, HoYoverse will be holding a Special Program before the new update goes live. The time of the livestream's launch is scheduled to be the usual 7:00 am (UTC -5) on February 17, 2023. Interested players can tune into Genshin Impact's official Twitch channel during this time or an hour later on the official YouTube channel.

The following article will list all the time zones for the Genshin Impact 3.5 Special Program's start time, everything to expect from the livestream, and more.

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Official Genshin Impact 3.5 livestream times for all major regions (2023)

1) Release date and time for all regions

HoYoverse recently announced that the livestream for Genshin Impact 3.5 will be taking place on February 17, 2023 at 7:00 am (UTC-5). Since this format can be confusing, the following list will help readers have a clearer idea of the upcoming program's premiere time:

• Eastern Time: February 17 at 7:00 am
• UTC Time: February 17 at 12:00 pm
• CEST: February 17 at 2:00 pm
• Greenwich Mean Time: February 17 at 12:00 pm
• Australian Eastern Time: February 17 at 11:00 pm
• Australian Central Time: February 17 at 10:30 pm
• Central European Time: February 17 at 1:00 pm
• Central Time: February 17 at 6:00 am
• Indian Standard Time: February 17 at 5:30 pm
• Pacific Standard Time: February 17 at 4:00 am
• Western European Time: February 17 at 12:00 pm

As mentioned earlier, anyone interested in obtaining a total of 300 Primogems from the Special Program can do so by simply tuning into Genshin's official Twitch account. These generally run for 40 minutes, as the game's official YouTube channel will broadcast another version of the Special Program from 8:00 am (UTC -5).

The redeem codes for Primogems will be distributed in both versions of the livestream.

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2) Banner schedule leaks

In terms of character banners in Genshin Impact 3.5, players can expect Dehya, Mika, and Cyno to appear in the first phase of the update, starting on March 1. Dehya and Mika are the new characters in the update, and Cyno will be getting his first rerun.

The second phase is likely to begin on March 22, with Eula and Albedo's banners. While nothing official has been announced yet, these are all pieces of information leaked by reputed data miners in the community.

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3) Everything to expect from the special program

HoYoverse's upcoming livestream on February 17 will most likely announce the following additions to the game:

• Dehya and Mika as new characters
• Beacon of the Reed Sea and Mailed Flower
• Mondstadt flagship event worth 1000 Primogems and weapons
• Fungus Mechanicus event
• Vibro-crystal verification event
• Spices from the west: Northerly Search

As mentioned earlier, the company will be distributing three redemption codes, with each of them providing players with 100 Primogems.