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Version 2.7 and Banners Gets Delayed

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Genshin Impact - Version 2.7 and Banners Gets Delayed

Genshin Impact announced that the Version 2.7 update will be delayed. Here's all the latest news on the 2.7 delay, banner extensions, how HoYoVerse plans to compensate, and how long the Version 2.7 delay will last!

Latest News on the Version 2.7 Delay

Genshin - Notice of Delay for the Version 2.7 Update
The Version 2.7 update is delayed until May 31, 2022. The reasons for the delay are undisclosed but it's likely that current events have affected the development of the upcoming version.

Genshin players shouldn't feel so down though, because we'll be getting banner extensions, new events, and weekly Primogem rewards while we wait for Version 2.7!

When will Version 2.7 Delay End

Version 2.7 Date Announced

HoYoVerse has recently announced that the Version 2.7 update will arrive on May 31, 2022! While Version 2.8 is scheduled for July 13, 2022.

Version 2.7 Livestream Announced

Genshin - Special Program Announcement for Version 2.7.png

The Special Program for Version 2.7 was also recently announced, and is scheduled for May 20, 2022! For more details on the livestream, check out our guide:

Version 2.7 Livestream Summary

Everything Happening During the 2.7 Delay

A Weekly Primogem Compensation

Weekly 2.7 Delay Compensation
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x400 Genshin - Fragile Resin Image Fragile Resin x1 Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit x7
Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Mystic Enhancement Ore x16 Genshin - Mora Image Mora x120,000

Starting on May 11, 2022, players who are at least Adventure Rank 5 will get a compensation package every Wednesday. The compensation items include 400 Primogems and more!

Players will receive the package through an in-game mail for every week the Version 2.7 update is still delayed.
All News About 2.7 Delay Compensations

Current Banners Get Extensions

Genshin - Ayaka Banner
Both Ayaka's banner and the Epitome Invocation banner are extended with the 2.7 delay. The rate-ups for both banners stay the same.

Genshin also recently fixed the 240-Day banner countdowns to say that the banners will be active only until the end of Version 2.6.

Ayaka Banner Guide Weapon Banner Guide

Two New Events Scheduled

Genshin - Spices From the West Gameplay

The Spices from the West event was released during the 2.7 delay despite being delayed by the Teapot Maintenance. Genshin also threw in an Overflowing Mastery rerun as a way to compensate!

Spices from the West Guide Overflowing Mastery Guide

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin - Version 2.7
Update 2.7 Release Date & Patch Notes

Genshin Impact 2.7 Highlights

Version 2.7 News Guides
2.7 Livestream 2.7 Banners & Dates
2.7 Redeem Codes Delay Updates
Delay Compensation Commissions Adjustments
2.7 Characters
2.7 Equipment
2.7 Quests
2.7 Events
Spices From the West Perilous Trail, Realms of Guile and War
The Arataki Drumalong Festival A Muddy Bizarre Adventure
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