It's tough to stay on top of everything as Genshin Impact continues to deliver a steady stream of new content, so let's explore a detailed calendar for 2024, highlighting all major updates and upcoming banners!
Though the curtain has fallen on the Fontaine storyline, players still have much to look forward to! The thrilling Version 4.7 update introduces the new 5-star characters Clorinde and Sigewinne, while Version 4.8 is set to bring a new limited-time map. On top of that, the region release of Natlan, the war-torn nation of Pyro, marks the next eagerly awaited region expansion.
Genshin Impact Banner Schedule 2024
It is anticipated that HoYoverse will maintain its tradition of 42-day or six-week-long patches in Genshin Impact for the foreseeable future. Below, you can find the expected release dates for each patch and phase, along with details on upcoming characters and significant map expansions!
We will continue to update this calendar as official details are released, but please be aware that the 4.8 banners and beyond are based on leaks, so it's advisable to approach certain information with a grain of salt.
This year's calendar also includes the birthdays of all in-game characters. On these special days, players can visit Genshin Impact's official social media channels to enjoy unique artwork featuring their favorite characters. Players will also receive mail containing free rewards and a heartfelt message from the respective characters on their birthdays.
Genshin Impact Version 4.4
- Release date:
- Phase 1: January 31 | Phase 2: February 20
- Character birthdays:
- Lyney & Lynette (February 2)
- Alhaitham (February 11)
- Beidou (February 14)
- Kokomi (February 22)
- Bennett (February 29)
- Qiqi (March 3)
- Yaoyao (March 6)
- Shenhe (March 10)
Born on February 29, a leap day that only occurs every four years, this year marks Bennett's first birthday celebration since the release of Genshin Impact in September 2020.
- Major event: Lantern Rite Festival 2024
- Character banners:
- Map expansion:
- Chenyu Vale
Genshin Impact Version 4.5
- Release date:
- Phase 1: March 13 | Phase 2: April 2
- Character birthdays:
- Jean (March 14)
- Noelle (March 21)
- Ayato (March 26)
- Charlotte (April 10)
- Xianyun (April 11)
- Xiao (April 17)
- Yelan (April 20)
- Character banners:
- Phase 1
- 5-star: Chiori and Arataki Itto
- 4-star: Gorou, Dori, and Yun Jin
- Phase 2
- 5-star: Neuvillette and Kazuha
- 4-star: Yanfei, Barbara, and Xingqiu
- Phase 1
Genshin Impact Version 4.6
- Release date:
- Phase 1: April 24 | Phase 2: May 14
- Character birthdays:
- Baizhu (April 25)
- Diluc (April 30)
- Candace (May 3)
- Collei (May 8)
- Gorou (May 18)
- Yun Jin (May 21)
- Fischl (May 27)
- Sethos (May 31)
- Paimon (June 1)
- Arataki Itto (June 1)
- Character banners:
- Phase 1
- 5-star: Arlecchino and Lyney
- 4-star: Lynette, Freminet, and Bennett
- Phase 2
- 5-star: Wanderer, Baizhu
- 4-star: Faruzan, Layla, and Beidou
- Phase 1
- Map expansion:
- Petrichor, The Faded Castle, Remuria, Bayda Harbor
Genshin Impact Version 4.7
- Release date:
- Phase 1: June 5 | Phase 2: June 25
- Character birthdays:
- Lisa (June 9)
- Venti (June 16)
- Yoimiya (June 21)
- Cyno (June 23)
- Raiden Shogun (June 26)
- Yae Miko (June 27)
- Barbara (July 5)
- Kaveh (July 9)
- Kujou Sara (July 14)
- Hu Tao (July 15)
- Character banners:
- Phase 1
- 5-star: Clorinde and Alhaitham
- 4-star: Bennett, Thoma, and Sethos
- Phase 2
- 5-star: Sigewinne and Furina
Genshin Impact Version 4.8
- Release date:
- Phase 1: July 17 | Phase 2: August 6
- Character birthdays:
- Tartaglia/Childe (July 20)
- Heizou (July 24)
- Klee (July 27)
- Kuki Shinobu (July 27)
- Yanfei (July 28)
- Amber (August 10)
- Mika (August 11)
- Navia (August 16)
- Chiori (August 17)
- Faruzan (August 20)
- Arlecchino (August 22)
- Ningguang (August 26)
- New character banner:
- Emilie, a renowned perfume maker from Fontaine
- New limited-time region: In Version 3.8, HoYoverse deviated from the annual summer visit to the fan-favorite Golden Apple Archipelago and instead introduced a new limited-time region known as Mirage Veluriyam. According to leaks, Version 4.8 is set to debut a new limited-time region like the Mirage Veluriyam.
Genshin Impact Version 5.0
- Release date:
- Phase 1: August 28 | Phase 2: September 17
- Character birthdays:
- Mona (August 31)
- Chongyun (September 7)
- Razor (September 9)
- Albedo (September 13)
- Clorinde (September 20)
- Freminet (September 24)
- Ayaka (September 28)
- New character banner:
- Iansan
- New region: The debut of the Pyro Nation Natlan
“The rules of war are woven in the womb: the victors shall burn bright, while the losers must turn to ash.” — Version 5.0 will mark the debut of the land of Pyro, Natlan, where Archon Quest Chapter V unfolds. Natlan is expected to draw inspiration from Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, with additional influences from Spanish and West African cultures.
As mentioned by the NPC Augustus Lovelace, Natlan is situated on the opposite side of Sumeru's Great Red Sand desert region.
Genshin Impact Version 5.1
- Release date:
- Phase 1: October 9 | Phase 2: October 29
- Character birthdays:
- Xinqiu (October 9)
- Furina (October 13)
- Xinyan (October 16)
- Sayu (October 19)
- Eula (October 25)
- Nahida (October 27)
- Kazuha (October 29)
- Xiangling (November 2)
- New character banner:
- Murata, the Pyro Archon
Genshin Impact Version 5.2
- Release date: November 20 (Phase 1), December 10 (Phase 2)
- Character birthdays:
- Keqing (November 20)
- Wriothesley (November 23)
- Sucrose (November 26)
- Kaeya (November 30)
- Ganyu (December 2)
- Nilou (December 3)
- Neuvillette (December 18)
- Layla (December 19)
- Dori (Demeber 21)
- Gaming (December 22)
- Tighnari (Demeber 29)
- Zhongli (December 31)
- New character banner:
- Tenoch
Stay tuned as we update this Genshin Impact calendar for 2024 as more information is released!
As always, it’s important to keep in mind that leaked information can be subject to change and should be taken with a grain of salt. However, this information comes from credible leakers who have maintained an impressive track record of accurate predictions regarding the state of the game.
Interested in learning more about Genshin Impact? Check out our comprehensive Genshin Impact Version 4.7 guide here, detailing the upcoming update's release date, new content, and more.
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