Genshin Impact 2.5 Release Date and Patch Notes

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!

Update 2.5 Release Date

When will Update 2.5 be released?

Genshin Impact Version 2.5
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

2.5 Livestream Date and Countdown

Genshin Impact 2.5 Summary

All New Content in Version 2.5

2.5 Redeem Codes
All Servers (EXPIRED) VTPU3CQWYCSD AB7VJC9EGDAZ WT7D3CQEHVBM			China Server (EXPIRED) 4AQNK5RWKXTJ 9S9NJMQF2FS6 PT8PJMQWJEDS
2.5 Character Highlights
Yae Miko		Raiden		Kokomi
New 2.5 Weapons
Kagura's Verity			Oathsworn Eye
New 2.5 Quests
Yae Miko's Story			Raiden's Story (2)
New 2.5 Enemies
Raiden Shogun			Shadowy Husks
2.5 Events
Three Realms Gateway			Divine Ingenuity
Of Drink A-Dreaming			Hyakunin Ikki Rerun
Overflowing Mastery Rerun

Genshin Impact 2.5 Trailer

Genshin Impact 2.5 Banners

All 2.5 Banners and Dates

Banner	Dates & Characters
Everbloom Violet	Feb. 16 ~ Mar. 8, 2022 (ENDED)
Reign of Serenity	Mar. 8 ~ Mar. 29, 2022
Drifting Luminescence	Mar. 8 ~ Mar. 29, 2022
Epitome Invocation	Feb. 16 ~ Mar. 8, 2022 (ENDED) Mar. 8 ~ Mar. 29, 2022

The banner images above display character rate-ups from their previous runs. We'll update them once the new rate-ups are released!

Banner Guides & History

Genshin Impact 2.5 Characters

All Character Updates in 2.5

Character	Element	Weapon
Kokomi (5★)	Hydro	Catalyst
Raiden (5★)	Electro	Polearm
Yae Miko (5★)	Electro	Catalyst

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
Reign of Serenity	Drifting Luminescence

Genshin Impact 2.5 Equipment

Two New Catalyst Weapons

New Weapon Guides for 2.5
Kagura's Verity	Oathsworn Eye

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
Yae Miko Quest	Story
Raiden Shogun Quest (Part 2)	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
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

Versions

Version History

All Genshin Impact Versions
Version 5.2	Version 5.1
Version 5.0	Version 4.8
Version 4.7	Version 4.6
Version 4.5	Version 4.4
Version 4.3	Version 4.2
Version 4.1	Version 4.0
Version 3.8	Version 3.7
Version 3.6	Version 3.5
Version 3.4	Version 3.3
Version 3.2	Version 3.1
Version 3.0	Version 2.8
Version 2.7	Version 2.6
Version 2.5	Version 2.4
Version 2.3	Version 2.2
Version 2.1	Version 2.0
Version 1.6	Version 1.5
Version 1.4	Version 1.3
Version 1.2	Version 1.1

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