The Genshin Impact update livestream revealed tons of juicy information for Version Luna I.
Finally, a new region is upon us! Genshin Impact is set to unveil a new map in Version 6.0, or now known as “Luna I”, titled “A Dance of Snowy Tides and Hoarfrost Groves”, featuring the Schnezhnayan autonomous region, Nod-Krai. The Version update is expected to go live on 10 September, 2025.
Besides an all new map, new Nod-Krai aligned characters are also debuting in their first ever banner runs. Additionally, there are tons of new content and quests to look forward to, as well as new mechanics and areas to explore.
But before we get into all the details, here are the livestream codes. Redeem before they expire!
- ILunaI910–100 Primogems and 10 Mystic Enhancement Ore
- LaumaNodKraiFlins–100 Primogems and five Hero’s Wit
- HiFiveTraveler–100 Primogems and 50,000 Mora
Wish banners for Version Luna I
Lauma, Aino, Flins debut as new playable characters
Lauma is affiliated with the Frostmoon Scions (Image: HoYoverse).Lauma, who is associated with the mysterious Frostmoon Scions, will be a 5-star Dendro catalyst character who will specialise in the all-new “Lunar-Bloom” reaction, an all new type of Dendro and Hydro reaction that is capable of dealing Critical Damage. Lauma takes on more of a support role that boosts the damage from this reaction, while also increasing the damage for Hyperbloom and Burgeon.
Aino can be attaioned for free (Image: HoYoverse).Aino, who is Ineffa’s creator and the genius inventor from the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop, will be a four-star Hydro Claymore character. Her kit focuses on dealing off-field Hydro DMG to enemies, and acts as a reliable reactions trigger.
Flins will be a DPS character (Image: HoYoVerse).Flins is a 5-star Electro polearm character from the Lightkeepers, and is the first official main DPS associated with Nod-Krai. He works best as an on-field damage dealer who thrives off of Lunar-Charged reactions.
Nahida, Yelan rerun, Sumeru Chronicled Wish Banner debuts
The Dendro Archon Nahida will be running with Lauma in the first half of Version 6.0. Yelan on the other hand, will be available alongside Flins in the second half of the patch update. The four-star rate up characters joining Aino are:
- Kaveh
- Kuki Shinobu
- Dori
- Sucrose
Additionally, the Chronicled Wish Banner is coming back, this time featuring the cast of characters from Sumeru! The Chronicled Wish Banner will feature the reruns of:
- Al Haitham
- Wanderer
- Cyno
- Nilou
- Tighnari
- Dehya
As well as their signature weapons.
Nod-Krai to feature new mechanics, content, and more
Genshin Impact is entering an all-new story arc with Nod-Krai, as every plot thread the game has introduced throughout its past versions are finally starting to tie together. As such, tons of new content will be added to the game with Version Luna I.
Nod-Krai is undergoing a power struggle as the Fatui, headed by the Harbinger Sandrone, code name Marionette, is trying to establish control over the island. The traveler makes their first stop in Nasha Town, the introductory base of operations that houses the Clink-Clank Krumkake workshop, where a new boss, the “Knuckle Duckle” will provide special materials that can be used by both Ineffa and Aino.
Entering the town will also introduce players to a new companion with its own special mechanics that will aid in exploration. Including a new type of energy called “Kuuvahki”.
By what the livestream revealed, “Kuuvahki” may be similar to Natlan’s Phlogiston, as it acts as a natural source of power for the land. “Kuuvakhi” can also be commanded by those from Nod-Krai thanks to their “Moon Wheel” visions. The Traveler will also be able to wield “Kuuvakhi”.
Another new area, Hiisii Island, is where players can find the Frostmoon Scions and in turn interact with Lauma, who is engaged in a stalemate with Sandrone. Sandrone has slowly started to take over the island in a bid to utilisie the “Khuuvaki” to create war machines--including a peculiar robot vacuum machine that players can use to go into secret areas within Sandrone's base of operations.
A new Archon Quest will be made available where players can invite Aino to join their party for free. The Archon Quest is set to introduce a new format for players, where the story quests of the characters will intertwine with the Archon Quest for maximum immersion. Additionally, hangout events will be redesigned to blend seamlessly with the overarching story of Nod-Krai through the use of “Meeting Points”.
Additionally, players can look forward to meeting new, yet-to-be-playable (confirmed or otherwise) characters like Nefer, Jahoda, and the Moon Maiden and former Fatui Harbinger, The Damselette. It is not known why the Damselette has separated from the Fatui Harbingers, but she is now worshipped as a god by the Frostmoon Scions, and it seems that players will also form an alliance with her.
Events and more
Version Lunar I will feature some new events for players to look forward to, those being:
- Clink Clank Clash
- Lightgleaner's Journey
- Dodoco's Blow-Up-Erative-Bomb-Nanza
- Overflowing Favor
Local Legends will now be easier to challenge through the Valiant Chronicles permanent event. Players can issue challenges through Katheryne. Additionally, Envisaged Echoes for Nahida and Yelan will also be made available, as well as a new Lunar Mode for Imaginarium Theatre, and updates to Genius Invokation TCG.
Genshin Impact 5th Anniversary rewards
The anniversary rewards for Genshin Impact will include:
- Rainbow's End: silvery Flux: A log-in event that will also reward two new gadget
- Uncover Lunar Realms, Hone the Eventide Radiance: Permanent 5-star selector featuring standard 5-star characters
- 1600 Primogems will be gifted through in-game mail
- Initial top-up bonuses will be reset
Additionally, the 5th anniversary celebration will release a special video on 20 September.
New features and optimisations
New features and optimisations revealed during the livestream were:
- Battle Pass to offer Harvestable Rewards
- Maximum number of teams increased
- Fourth affix in 5-star artifacts will now be able to be previewed
- Condensed resin now will cost 60 primogems
- All domains will be open in the first week after a new 5-star character banner goes live
- Rewards for testing new characters will be raised so that travelers can upgrade them to Level 60 once attained
- Masterless Fortuna, which can be attained when receiving extra copies of 5-stars at max ascension, will be given. Masterless Fortuna that you might have received since the beginning of Genshin Impact will be given to players once Version Lunar I drops
- Players will be able to claim one constellation upon completing twelve weekly training goals in the “To Temper Thyself and Journey Far” event.
- Max Ascension will now be capped at Level 100.
- New gameplay system through the UCG "Miliastra Wonderland", set to debut in Version Luna II.
