HoYoverse has officially announced a Special Program for the upcoming Genshin Impact 5.5 update. The livestream will reveal all the new content from the latest version, such as character banners, new map, events, and QoL updates.

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Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream date and countdown

The Genshin Impact 5.5 Special Program will be livestreamed on the game’s official Twitch and YouTube channels on March 14, 2025, at 8 am (UTC-4). However, the exact timings may differ for each player depending on their region.

You can find a list of version 5.5 livestream dates and timings across different time zones below:

  • Pacific Time: March 14, 2025, at 5 am
  • Eastern Time: March 14, 2025, at 8 m
  • Greenwich Mean Time: March 14, 2025, at 12 pm
  • Central European Time: March 14, 2025, at 1 pm
  • India Standard Time: March 14, 2025, at 5:30 pm
  • Japan Standard Time: March 14, 2025, at 9 pm
  • Australian Eastern Daylight Time: March 14, 2025, at 11 pm

Here’s a universal countdown for players who wish to know the exact time left until the Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream:

Livestream will begin in

Anyone interested in watching the livestream can head to the game’s official Twitch or YouTube channel once the timer reaches 0.

Livestream expected announcements

Version 5.5 Special Program Preview #GenshinImpact #GenshinSpecialProgram

Dear Traveler, it's announcement time!
The special program for Genshin Impact's new version will premiere on the official Twitch and YouTube channels on 3/14/2025 at 08:00 AM (UTC-4)!

This special program… pic.twitter.com/B3REd12C8o

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) March 12, 2025

Listed below are some of the announcements that you can look forward to in the Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream:

  • Iansan and Varesa’s gameplay showcase
  • New weapons
  • Character and weapon banners
  • Character Story and World Quests
  • New events
  • New region – Collective of Plenty
  • New artifacts
  • QoL updates

In addition, the officials will share three new codes that you can redeem for several in-game rewards, such as Primogems, Hero’s Wit, and Mystic Enhancement Ore. The livestream codes will expire within a few days, so claiming the freebies as early as possible is highly advised.

Also read: All Genshin Impact codes and how to redeem them (March 2025)

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