Now over halfway through 2022, Genshin Impact fans are fast approaching the reveal of the new Genshin Impact nation, Sumeru.
With Hoyoverse continuing to deliver high-quality new content despite its recent delays, we have some very high expectations.
We are also getting closer to the second anniversary of the game, therefore we can expect a lot of big surprises in Genshin Impact soon enough.
Since things are back on track after the delays, here's our full Genshin Impact 2022 banner schedule, including recent leaks and character announcements.
Genshin Impact Banner Schedule 2022
Read over the full Genshin Impact banner schedule for 2022 below, just keep in mind that things may change before release, and some details remain unconfirmed:
Genshin Impact 2.4
- Release Date: January 5, 2022
- First Phase Character Banners: Xiao, Shenhe
- Yun Jin, Ningguang, Chongyun
- Launched on January 5, 2022
- Second Phase Character Banners: Zhong-Li, Ganyu
- Beidou, Xingqiu, Yanfei
- Launches on January 25, 2022
- Map Region: Enkanomiya
Genshin Impact 2.5
- Release Date: February 16, 2022
- Characters First Phase: Yae Miko
- Diona, Fischl, Thoma
- Characters Second Phase: Raiden Shogun, Kokomi
- Kujou Sara, Bennett, Xinyan
- Map Region: Enkanomiya: Three Realm Gateway
Genshin Impact 2.6
- Release Date: March 30, 2022
- Characters First Phase: Ayato, Venti
- Xiangling, Yun Jin, Sucrose
- Characters Second Phase: Ayaka
- Map Region: The Chasm
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Genshin Impact 2.7
- Release Date: June 1, 2022
- Characters, First Phase: Yelan & Xiao
- Yanfei, Noelle, Barbara
- Characters Second Phase: Arataki Itto & Kuki Shinobu
- Chongyun, Gorou
- Map Region: The Chasm's Perilous Trail
Genshin Impact 2.8
- Release Date: July 13, 2022
- Characters: Kazuha, Klee, Heizou (New Character), Yoimiya.
- Xinyan, Fischl
- Map Region: The Golden Apple Archipelago Rerun
The version 2.8 Special Program is taking place on July 1, 2022. Considering how close is Sumeru, we can expect the first official images of Sumeru.
Check all the details here
Genshin Impact 3.0
- Release Date: August 24, 2022
- Characters: Tighnari, Zhongli & Ganyu Reruns (Possibly)
- Collei, Dori
- Map Region: Sumeru Region
Genshin Impact 3.1
- Release Date: October 5, 2022
- Characters: Kusanali - Dendro Archon, Nilou, Expy Su
- Map Region: Anniversary Event
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Genshin Impact 3.2
- Release Date: November 16, 2022
- Characters: Cyno (Possibility - Story Related)
- Map Region: Sumeru Region Part Two
Genshin Impact 3.3
- Release Date: December 28, 2022
- Characters: Scaramouche (Possibly)
- Map Region: TBD
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