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Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact 2.5 Release Date and Patch Notes
◆ New: Tier List Maker and Community Tier List Contest!
◆ Hot: 6.2 Luna 3, Luna 3 Maintenance, Luna 3 Codes
◆ Featured: Durin, Jahoda, Venti, Varesa, Xilonen
◆ Hexerei: Razor, Sucrose, Klee, Albedo, Mona, Fischl
◆ Events: To Temper Thyself Season 2
Genshin Impact Version 2.5 was released on February 16, 2022. The update includes the release of Yae Miko, banner reruns for the Raiden Shogun and Kokomi, two new Catalyst weapons, the Raiden Shogun as a new boss, and other content, so read up on everything here!
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Update 2.5 Release Date
When will Update 2.5 be released?
| Genshin Impact Version 2.5 | |
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| Release Date | February 16, 2022 |
Genshin Impact Version 2.5 was released on February 16, 2022.
The ''When the Sakura Bloom'' update included banners for Yae Miko, the Raiden Shogun, and Kokomi, two new Catalyst weapons, the Raiden Shogun as a weekly boss, and other exciting content!
Version 2.5 Livestream
2.5 Livestream Date and Times
| Server | Release Date and Timezones |
|---|---|
| North America | February 4, 2022 7:00 AM (UTC/GMT -5) |
| Europe | February 4, 2022 1:00 PM (UTC/GMT +1) |
| Asia | February 4, 2022 8:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8) |
| TW, HK, MO | February 4, 2022 8:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8) |
2.5 Livestream Date and Countdown
Genshin Impact 2.5 Summary
All New Content in Version 2.5
| 2.5 Redeem Codes | |||||
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| All Servers (EXPIRED) VTPU3CQWYCSD AB7VJC9EGDAZ WT7D3CQEHVBM |
China Server (EXPIRED) 4AQNK5RWKXTJ 9S9NJMQF2FS6 PT8PJMQWJEDS |
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| 2.5 Character Highlights | |||||
| New 2.5 Weapons | |||||
| New 2.5 Quests | |||||
| New 2.5 Enemies | |||||
| 2.5 Events | |||||
Hyakunin Ikki Rerun |
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Overflowing Mastery Rerun |
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Genshin Impact 2.5 Trailer
Genshin Impact 2.5 Banners
All 2.5 Banners and Dates
| Banner | Dates & Characters |
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 Everbloom Violet
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Feb. 16 ~ Mar. 8, 2022 (ENDED)   
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 Reign of Serenity
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Mar. 8 ~ Mar. 29, 2022   
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 Drifting Luminescence
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Mar. 8 ~ Mar. 29, 2022
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 Epitome Invocation |
Feb. 16 ~ Mar. 8, 2022 (ENDED)  
   
Mar. 8 ~ Mar. 29, 2022   
   
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The banner images above display character rate-ups from their previous runs. We'll update them once the new rate-ups are released!
Genshin Impact 2.5 Characters
All Character Updates in 2.5
| Character | Element | Weapon |
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| Kokomi
(5★) |
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| Raiden
(5★) |
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| Yae Miko
(5★) |
Other New & Upcoming Characters
Yae Miko's Release in the 1st Half of 2.5
Yae Miko is a new, 5-Star Catalyst-user who was released in the first half of Version 2.5!
Yae Miko's Character Guide
Raiden and Kokomi in the 2nd Half of 2.5
Both the Raiden Shogun and Kokomi currently have their banner reruns in the second half of Version 2.5, released after Yae Miko's banner ended.
| 2.5 Banner Rerun Guides | |
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Reign of Serenity
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Drifting Luminescence
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Genshin Impact 2.5 Equipment
Two New Catalyst Weapons
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Kagura's Verity is a 5-star Catalyst available only from the Epitome Invocation banner in Phase 1 of Version 2.5.
The Oathsworn Eye is a 4-star catalyst that you can only get from an upcoming event: Three Realm Gateway Offering.
List of All Weapons
Genshin Impact 2.5 Enemies
The Raiden Shogun as a Boss
The Raiden Shogun has become a weekly boss as of Version 2.5. We have her as an SS character in our Tier List, so brace yourselves for a tough fight...
Raiden Shogun Boss Guide
New Shadowy Husk Enemies
Shadowy Husks are new enemies that were added to Version 2.5. These Shadowy Husks thrive off of shields, being able to shield themselves when their attacks hit shielded characters.
Shadowy Husks Enemy Guide
Genshin Impact 2.5 Quests
All New Quests in Version 2.5
| Quest Name | Type |
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| Story | |
| Story |
Version 2.5 will let us get to know Yae Miko and the Raiden Shogun more! Both Story Quests have been available since the release of Version 2.5.
All Quests & Quest Types
Genshin Impact 2.5 Events
All New Events in Version 2.5
| Event | Event Details |
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 Three Realm Gateway Offering |
The Three Realm Gateway Offering is an exploration event in Enkanomiya. Acquire and use the Bokuso Box gadget during the event, and score the free Oathsworn Eye Catalyst too! |
 Of Drink A-Dreaming |
Of Drink A-Dreaming is a bartending minigame. Combine ingredients and mix cocktails correctly for your customers! |
 Divine Ingenuity |
Use different items to make your own Domain in Genshin Impact! You can even have your friends visit your unique Domain in Co-Op mode! |
 Hyakunin Ikki Rerun |
Hyakunin Ikki will get a rerun in Version 2.5! Choose your perfect line-up and challenge the Hyakunin Ikki Domain with your preferred Garyuu arts! |
 Overflowing Mastery Rerun |
Overflowing Mastery will get a rerun in Version 2.5! Save some Resin up for those Talent Materials! |
List of Current & Upcoming Events
Genshin Impact Related Guides
Version History
Previous Special Programs
Other Version Guides
| Other Version Guides |
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| Server Maintenance Guide |
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Anonymous almost 4 years
Anonymous almost 4 yearscan someone help me because since update 2.5 I can no longer start genshin impact it always says that there is an error in genshin
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I guess, the 'error' thing appeared in launcher before you start the game . I got that experience too. I try to fix that by changing my Wi-Fi provider for a while to triggering the start screen, and returned it to my primary provider after entering the game