When will Genshin Impact 5.3 servers open?

The Genshin Impact 5.3 servers open five hours after the maintenance for the upcoming update begins on January 1, 2025, at 6 am (UTC+8). With the release of the Pyro Archon, Mavuika, and the return of the Lantern Rite Festival, Travelers have plenty to look forward to once the update goes live. However, the maintenance schedule and the time the servers open may differ for players depending on their region.

With that in mind, this article will provide a complete overview of when the Genshin Impact 5.3 servers open for all major regions. It also includes a universal countdown indicating the time left until the upcoming update is released.

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Genshin Impact 5.3 maintenance schedule and when will the servers open?

As mentioned above, the Genshin Impact servers will undergo maintenance on January 1, 2025, at 6 am (UTC+8). The maintenance is expected to last around five hours, after which the servers will be back online and players can dive into the content that the Genshin Impact 5.3 update has to offer.

Here is a complete overview of the timings when the maintenance ends and the servers open across all major regions:

NA (December 31, 2024)

• Pacific Standard Time: 7 pm
• Mountain Standard Time: 8 pm
• Central Standard Time: 9 pm
• Eastern Standard Time: 10 pm

EU (January 1, 2025)

• Western European Time: 3 am
• Central European Time: 4 am
• Eastern European Time: 5 am

Asia (January 1, 2025)

• India Standard Time: 8:30 am
• China Standard Time:11 am
• Japanese Standard Time: 12 pm

Below you can find a universal countdown indicating the time left until the release of the Genshin Impact 5.3 update:

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Genshin Impact 5.3 Overview

Mavuika will become playable in version 5.3 (Image via HoYoverse)

The Genshin Impact 5.3 update will introduce a bunch of new content, including Act V of Natlan's Archon Quest. The Pyro Archon, Mavuika, will also debut as a 5-star character with dual combat styles. Her skills include AoE Pyro damage and party support by reducing Nightsoul Transmission cooldowns.

Additionally, Citlali, a 5-star Cryo Catalyst user, can be added to the roster. She comes with unique exploration and combat utilities, including Cryo shields and the ability to lower Pyro and Hydro resistance. Both characters will feature in the first phase of the Event Wishes, with reruns of Arlecchino and Clorinde in the second phase.

Lan Yan, a 4-star Anemo Catalyst user, will also debut in the second half, offering elemental adaptability through her Qimen Arts. Additionally, the Lantern Rite Festival returns with a ton of rewards, including Primogems, a free Liyue 4-star character, and new outfits for Xiangling and Hu Tao, alongside various mini-games and quests.

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