Genshin Impact 3.6 Banners and Release Date

Here's a guide to everything in Genshin Impact 3.6. See the new banners, characters, and full patch notes here!

Genshin Impact 3.6 Release Date

When was Genshin 3.6 released?

Genshin Impact Version 3.6
Release Date	April 12, 2023

Genshin Impact 3.6 was released on April 12, 2023. The update features a new map, the release of Baizhu and Kaveh, new quests, and more!

Maintenance Date and Times for 3.6

Server	Release Date and Timezones
North America	April 11, 2023 6:00 PM~11:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5)
Europe	April 12, 2023 12:00 AM~5:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1)
Asia	April 12, 2023 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)
TW, HK, MO	April 12, 2023 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)

Version Maintenance Times

Countdown for Version 3.6

Update 3.6 is now live!

Genshin Impact 3.6 Character Banners

All Banners in Genshin 3.6

Banner	Dates	Rate-Ups
Nahida Banner	Start: April 12, 2023 End: May 2, 2023
Nilou Banner	Start: April 12, 2023 End: May 2, 2023
Baizhu Banner	Start: May 2, 2023 End: May 23, 2023
Ganyu Banner	Start: May 2, 2023 End: May 23, 2023
Epitome Invocation (Phase 1)	Start: April 12, 2023 End: May 2, 2023
Epitome Invocation (Phase 2)	Start: May 2, 2023 End: May 23, 2023

Nahida and Nilou Rerun Banners

Banners for Phase 1 of Version 3.6 featured Nahida and Nilou's character reruns. Their banners ran at the same time, from April 12, 2023 to May 2, 2023!

Baizhu and Kaveh Featured with Ganyu

Version 3.6's newest characters, Baizhu and Kaveh, are released alongside Ganyu's rerun for the banners of Phase 2! Their banners are from May 2, 2023 to May 23, 2023.

New and Upcoming Characters

Genshin Impact 3.6 Weapons

As with new 5-star character releases, Baizhu gets his own signature weapon in Version 3.6, which is the 5-star catalyst, Jadefall's Splendor! It is the only new weapon in this version.

Jadefall's Splendor

Genshin Impact 3.6 Artifacts

New Artifacts in 3.6
Nymph's Dream	Vourukasha's Glow

Two new artifact sets were released in Version 3.6. Nymph's Dream is a good artifact for Hydro characters like Tartaglia, while Vourukasha's Glow seems to be tailor-made for Dehya!

List of Artifacts and Stats

Genshin Impact 3.6 Map

Girdle of the Sands

Version 3.6 expands the desert horizon in Sumeru, where a forbidden realm is said to be found deep within this mythical area! New enemies, quests, and a trusty companion in the form of Sorush awaits us in the new area!

3.6 Desert Map Guides

3.6 Desert Map Guides
Full 3.6 Desert Map Guide	Gavireh Lajavard	Realm of Farakhkert

Genshin Impact 3.6 Quests

3.6 Story Quest and Hangout Events

Quest Name	Type
Nahida Story Quest Act 2	Story
Baizhu Story Quest	Story
Layla Hangout Event	Hangout

Find out more about the great doctor Baizhu in his very own Story Quest in Version 3.6, and spend time getting to know Layla in her new Hangout Event.

Nahida also gets another Story Quest! Similar to Zhongli's Azhdaha and Raiden Ei's Shogun fights, her story quest also feature the new weekly boss, Guardian of Apep's Oasis.

All Quests and Quest Types

Genshin Impact 3.6 Enemies

3.6 Weekly Boss

A mighty and fearsome abomination in the form of the Dendro Dragon called "Guardian of Apep's Oasis," wriggles its way in Version 3.6! You can unlock this new Weekly Boss from the second act of Nahida's Story Quest.

Dragon of Verdure: Apep Boss Guide

3.6 World Boss

Iniquitous Baptist is a new World Boss in Version 3.6! It seems to be a combination of all Abyss Herald and Lectors so far, so make sure to bring a variety of elements before fighting it!

Iniquitous Baptist Boss Guide

3.6 Enemies

New Enemies in Version 3.6
Anemo Hilichurl Rogue	Hydro Hilichurl Rogue

A new variety of Hilichurls were introduced in the version! These Hilichurls seem to be a new type of enemy and may drop new materials as well.

Genshin Impact 3.6 Events

3.6 Events	3.6 Event Details
A Parade of Providence	It's the battle of the Darshans in the Akademiya! Join in the excursion with your favorite characters from Sumeru in this flagship event for Version 3.6!
The Recollector's Path	Explore the new region in the Sumeru Desert with your new trusty companion Sorush!
Fulminating Sandstorm	Clear the desert of obstructions and be the Wenut-slayer in the Fulminating Sandstorm event!
Brewing Developments	Defeat as many opponents as possible with the help of buffing concoctions in this battle event!
Overflowing Mastery	In need of Talent Books? The Overflowing Mastery rerun got you covered!

Other Version 3.6 Features

Dehya in the Standard Banner

Dehya was added to the Standard Wish Banner in Version 3.6.

Standard Banner Guide

Genshin Impact 3.6 Version Trailer

See which characters appear in the latest Story and Event Quests, Baizhu and Kaveh's abilities, and a sneak peek at all the events in the Version 3.6 trailer.

Genshin Impact Related Guides

All News and Game Info

Latest News & Game Info

Version Updates

Genshin Impact Version Updates and News
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

Other News and Game Info

News and Game Info Guides
Release Date and Time	Mobile and Console Versions
Online Multiplayer	Gameplay and Battle System
List of Controls	System Requirements and File Size
How to Pre-Register	Pre-Launch Rewards
Closed Beta Review	Cross-Platform Play
Cross Saves and How to Save	Get Ready for the Road
Pre-Load Guide	Language Settings
Controller Support for PC and Mobile	Spyware Issues and Official Response
When is the Daily Reset Time?	Free Gifts and How to Redeem Codes
Nintendo Switch Release Date	Available Platforms
How to Uninstall Genshin Impact	Server Maintenance Update
Anime Adaptation News	List of Mail Promotions
Geo Resonance and Zhongli Buff Announcement	HoYoverse Rebranding
Funko Pop! Merch	Serenitea Pot Placement Maintenance
OnePlus Hu Tao Collab	Official Amazon Merch Store
Dynamic Character Resolution Setting	-