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Genshin Impact

5.5 Livestream Dates and Summary

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◆ 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 5.5 Livestream and Countdown

The Version 5.5 Livestream has aired on March 14, 2025, on Genshin Impact's official Twitch and Youtube channel. See the 5.5 Special Program dates, countdown, and all info about it here in this guide!

5.5 Special Program Promotional Codes

5.5 Limited-Time Codes

  1. GI55Teteocan - 100 Primogems and 10 Mystic Enhancement Ore
  2. GoGoVaresa0326 - 100 Primogems and 5 Hero's Wit
  3. CoachIansan0326 - 100 Primogems and 50,000 Mora

These codes expire on March 17, 2025, at 12:00 AM UTC-4.

Go to the Official Redeem Center here!

Version 5.5 Banners

Phase 1 Banners for 5.5

Version 5.5 Phase 1 Banners
Genshin Impact - Varesa Banner - Version 5.5 Phase 1Varesa Genshin Impact - Xianyun Banner - Version 5.5 Phase 1Xianyun

Version 5.5 Phase 1 features Varesa's release banner and Xianyun's rerun banner! Both banners will also have Iansan as one of the 4-Star characters on Rate-Up, running from March 26, 2025 to April 15, 2025.

Phase 2 Banners for 5.5

Version 5.5 Phase 2 Banners
Genshin Impact - Venti Banner - Version 5.5 Phase 2Venti Genshin Impact - Xilonen Banner - Version 5.5 Phase 2Xilonen

Venti and Xilonen's rerun banners will be available at the same time in Phase 2 of Version 5.5, from April 15, 2025 to May 6, 2025.

Version 5.5 New Map

5.5 Natlan Map Updates

New Natlan Areas
Genshin Impact - The Sacred Mountain and Sanctified Land - Preview 4
Ancient Sacred Mountain
Genshin Impact - Atocpan
Atocpan
Collective of Plenty Tribe Previews
Genshin Impact - Collective of Plenty - Preview 4 Genshin Impact - Collective of Plenty - Preview 3
Genshin Impact - Collective of Plenty - Preview 5 Genshin Impact - Collective of Plenty - Preview 2

Natlan gets a new map expansion in Version 5.5, with the Atocpan and Ancient Sacred Mountain areas becoming available for exploration! The Collective of Plenty tribe is also part of the new map.

Natlan Interactive Map

New Saurians in 5.5

Genshin Impact - Tatankasaurus - Preview 3

A new type of Saurian, the Tatankasaurus, is also introduced in Version 5.5 in the new Natlan areas. In the 5.5 Livestream, it was revealed that these saurians have considerable size and strength!

Saurian Types and Names

Version 5.5 Artifacts

New Artifact Sets in Version 5.5

5.5 Artifact Sets
Genshin Impact - 5.5 Artifacts
Long Night's Oath Finale of the Deep Galleries

The 5.5 Livestream also introduced two new Artifact sets, the Long Night's Oath and Finale of the Deep Galleries.

List of Artifact Sets and Stats

Version 5.5 Weapons

5-Star Catalyst Vivid Notions

Genshin Impact - Vivid Notions - 5.5 Catalyst

The new 5-Star Catalyst weapon, Vivid Notions, was announced in the livestream, and will release in Phase 1 of the Epitome Invocation banner at the same time as Varesa's release banner, on March 26, 2025.

Vivid Notions Weapon Guide

Version 5.5 Enemies

New 5.5 Boss

Genshin Impact - Lava Dragon Statue - 5.5 New Field Boss

The Lava Dragon Statue is a new world boss previewed in the 5.5 Special Program, found in the new area of Natlan releasing in the same version! This boss also drops Varesa's Ascension Material.

Lava Dragon Statue Boss Guide

Version 5.5 Quests

Varesa Story Quest

Genshin Impact - Varesa Story Quest

Varesa gets her own story quest in Version 5.5. Similar to other Natlan characters, her story quest part of the Collective of Plenty's Tribal Chronicles.

Varesa Story Quest Guide

New 5.5 Tribal Chronicles

With the release of the Collective of Plenty's tribe location and area, new Tribal Chronicles that can be completed in the area were announced!

Version 5.5 Events

Tournament of Glory in Bloom

Genshin Impact - Tournament of Glory in Bloom Event

Complete various minigames and get various rewards, including a free copy of 4-star archer Ororon, in this new Natlan flagship event!

Tournament of Glory in Bloom Event Guide

Quirky Quaking Arena

Genshin Impact - Quirky Quaking Arena

Conquer various adventurer trials with the help of Quirky Curios to get a high score and corresponding rewards in this co-op event!

Quirky Quaking Arena Event Guide

Unlimited Fighting Championship

Genshin Impact - Unlimited Fighting Championship

Beat strong opponents to obtain prizes in Natlan's underground fighting ring event!

Unlimited Fighting Championship Event Guide

Rhythm Ball Meztli

Genshin Impact - Rhythm Ball Meztli

Use elemental reactions to boost your scores in this new brick breaking event!

Rhythm Ball Meztli Event Guide

5.5 Overflowing Favor

Genshin Impact - Overflowing Favor

Get extra rewards from challenging Artifact Domains in Version 5.5's Overflowing Favor event!

Overflowing Favor Event Guide

5.5 Livestream Dates and Countdown

Aired on March 14, 2025

Genshin Impact - Days of the Flames Return

Livestream Date March 14, 2025

The Version 5.5 Livestream aired live on March 14, 2025, at 07:00 AM (UTC-5), following the same schedule of the previous Version-exclusive Special Programs!

Version 5.5 Release Date and Details

5.5 Livestream Countdown

Time left until the Version 5.5 Livestream starts
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5.5 Livestream Times

Server Server Time
North America March 14, 2025 07:00 AM (UTC/GMT -5)
Europe March 14, 2025 01:00 PM (UTC/GMT +1)
Asia March 14, 2025 08:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8)
TW, HK, MO March 14, 2025 08:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8)

5.5 Airing Times for All Timezones

Timezone Livestream Time
PDT, UTC-7 March 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
MDT UTC-6 March 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
CDT UTC-5 March 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
EDT UTC-4 March 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
-03 UTC-3 March 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
UTC March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
BST UTC+1 March 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
CEST UTC+2 March 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
MSK UTC+3 March 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
+04 UTC+4 March 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
IST UTC+5:30 March 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CST UTC+8 March 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
JST UTC+9 March 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
AEST UTC+10 March 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NZST UTC+12 March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM

How to Watch the 5.5 Livestream

Watch on YouTube or Twitch

You can watch the 5.5 Livestream on the official Genshin Twitch channel. If you missed the live broadcast, it will have a replay on the official Genshin Youtube channel, usually after an hour when the Twitch Livestream ends!

5.5 Livestream Sources
Official Twitch Channel Official YouTube Channel

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin Versions Slim

Versions

Version History

All Genshin Impact Versions
- Genshin - Version 6.2Version 6.2 Luna III
Genshin - Version 6.1 Version 6.1 Luna II Genshin - Version 6.0 Version 6.0 Luna I
Genshin - Version 5.8 Version 5.8 Genshin - Version 5.7 Version 5.7
Genshin - Version 5.6 Version 5.6 Genshin - Version 5.5 Version 5.5
Genshin Version 5.4 Version 5.4 Genshin - Version 5.3Version 5.3
Genshin - Version 5.2Version 5.2 Genshin - Version 5.1Version 5.1
Genshin - Version 5.0Version 5.0 Genshin Impact Version 4.8 Version 4.8
Genshin - Version 4.7 Version 4.7 Genshin - Version 4.6 Version 4.6
Genshin - Version 4.5 Version 4.5 Genshin - Version 4.4 Version 4.4
Genshin - Version 4.3 Version 4.3 Genshin - Version 4.2 Version 4.2
Genshin - Version 4.1 Version 4.1 Genshin - Version 4.0 Version 4.0
Genshin - Version 3.8 Version 3.8 Genshin - Version 3.7 Version 3.7
Genshin - Version 3.6 Version 3.6 Genshin - Version 3.5 Version 3.5
Genshin - Version 3.4 Version 3.4 Genshin - Version 3.3 Version 3.3
Genshin - Version 3.2 Version 3.2 Genshin - Version 3.1 Version 3.1
Genshin - Version 3.0 Version 3.0 Genshin - Version 2.8 Version 2.8
Genshin - Version 2.7 Version 2.7 Genshin - Version 2.6 Version 2.6
Genshin - Version 2.5 Version 2.5 Genshin - Version 2.4 Version 2.4
Genshin - Version 2.3 Version 2.3 Genshin - Version 2.2 Version 2.2
Genshin - Version 2.1 Version 2.1 Genshin - Version 2.0 Version 2.0
Genshin - Version 1.6 Version 1.6 Genshin - Version 1.5 Version 1.5
Genshin - Version 1.4 Version 1.4 Genshin - Version 1.3 Version 1.3
Genshin - Version 1.2 Version 1.2 Genshin - Version 1.1 Version 1.1

Previous Special Programs

All Previous Special Programs
- Version 6.2
Version 6.1 Version 6.0
Version 5.8 Version 5.7
Version 5.6 Version 5.5
Version 5.4 Version 5.3
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

Other Version Guides

Other Version Guides
Server Maintenance Guide

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1 Anonymous Anonymous 9 months

What is the point of countdown if it is not correct, I thought that stream is now...

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