The Genshin Impact 6.0 update, titled Luna I “Song of the Welkin Moon: Segue,” launches on September 10, 2025 and introduces the brand-new region Nod-Krai, packed with rewards, features, and gameplay enhancements. This guide covers everything about the release, anniversary gifts, new systems, and updates.

Genshin Impact 6.0 Release and Version Name

Genshin Impact 6.0 begins a new naming system, marking the start of the “Song of the Welkin Moon” storyline with “Luna I: Song of the Welkin Moon: Segue.” The update adds Nod-Krai, a new region in southern Snezhnaya filled with lunar energy, secrets, and fresh lore for players to uncover.

Anniversary Gifts in Genshin Impact 6.0

To celebrate the 5th anniversary, the developers are giving out a variety of free rewards:

  • Free 5-star character from the Standard Wish banner

  • 10 Intertwined Fates via daily logins

  • 1,600 Primogems

  • Two Nod-Krai gadgets delivered by in-game mail, including a floating couch

  • Enhancement materials and resource packs

  • First Top-Up Bonus reset for everyone

These rewards provide a strong head start for both new and returning players.

Nod-Krai Region and Characters

Nod-Krai serves as the core of Genshin Impact 6.0, an autonomous region tied to a mysterious lunar energy known as Kuuvahki. The area features:

  • Nasha Town and the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop

  • Hiisi Island with deep underground ruins

  • The Kuuvahki Experimental Bureau controlled by the Fatui

Players will encounter factions such as the Frostmoon Scions led by Lauma, alongside defenders called Lightkeepers, including Flins.

New characters debuting in this update include:

  • Lauma (5★, Dendro, Catalyst) — specializes in Lunar-Bloom reactions

  • Flins (5★, Electro, Polearm) — focuses on Lunar-Charged attacks

  • Aino (4★, Hydro, Claymore) — joins during Event Wishes

  • Reruns of Nahida and Yelan arrive later in the patch cycle

Gameplay Enhancements and New Systems

Genshin Impact 6.0 introduces several systems and quality-of-life upgrades to improve progression and customization:

  • Level Cap Increase — Characters can now reach level 100 using Wandering Fortunes

  • Long Road to Perfection — A new progression track granting up to 4 Fortunes per year

  • Astral Limit UGC Mode — Create and share custom challenges, arenas, and mini-games

  • Artifact UI Upgrade — Locked stats are visible from the start, saving enhancement materials

  • Condensed Resin Changes — Costs rise to 60 Resin, but now give triple rewards

  • Free Domain Access — All talent and weapon domains are unrestricted during the update’s first week

  • Place of Meeting Hub — A social hub where players can unlock character stories and interactions