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The Version 6.3 Special Program Luna IV Livestream aired on January 2, 2026, on Genshin Impact's official Twitch and Youtube channel. See the 6.3 Livestream dates, countdown, and all info about it here in this guide!
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A new teaser showing upcoming characters from Version 6.4 onwards was announced in the Livestream!
Of the five visible silhouettes, we know of Varka and Nicole. There's also a suspicious shadow on the far right, for a total of 6 new characters!
Let us know who you think the rest of the silhouettes are in the comments below:
| Version Luna IV Phase 1 Banners | |
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Columbina |
Ineffa |
Columbina's release banner is running alongside Ineffa's rerun banner in Phase 1 of Version 6.3 Luna IV, from January 14, 2026 to February 3, 2026.
| Version Luna IV Phase 2 Banners | |
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Zibai |
Neuvillette |
Zibai's release banner and Neuvillette's rerun banner are part of Phase 2 of Version 6.3 Luna IV, running from February 3, 2026 to February 24, 2026. Both banners will feature the new 4-star character, Illuga.
6.3 - Luna IV Banners and Characters

The yearly Lantern Rite, this time focusing on the year of the Horse, will also make a comeback likely on the 2nd phase of Version 6.3 Luna IV on Zibai's release!
Alongside the Lantern Rite in-game event festivities, a free Liyue 4-star selector, as well as free Fates or Primogems worth 20 pulls will also be given to players.

The new Traveler Skin teased recently has been announced to be coming out on Version 6.3 Luna IV, and free to claim after completing the version's story patch!
In addition, small buffs to the Travelers were also announced corresponding to all the available elements.
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Two new skins for Neuvillette and Yaoyao were also announced! Yaoyao's skin will be free to obtain from the Lantern Rite event, while Neuvillette's will be a standard priced skin that will have a discount for the duration of the patch.

Nod-Krai will have a new area in Version 6.3. It is located north of Paha Isle and is the location of the Lightkeepers' headquarters, the current headquarters for Varka's platoon, and a Wild Hunt-ridden area.
Nod-Krai Map Guide and How to Unlock

The postlude quests of the Song of the Welkin Moon Chapter Archon Quest, Act 7 and 8, will be available in Version 6.3, continuing the events from Act 6!
| Version 6.3 New Quests | |
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| Act 7 - A Traveler on a Winter's Night | Act 8 - True Moon Quest Guide |

The new 5-Star Catalyst weapon, Nocturne's Curtain Call, will release in Version 6.3, and is likely Columbina's Best-in-Slot weapon.
Nocturne's Curtain Call Weapon Guide

Lightbearing Moonshard is the new 5-Star Sword in Version 6.3, likely to be released in Phase 2 and be Zibai's Best-in-Slot weapon.
Lightbearing Moonshard Weapon Guide

| Version 6.3 New Artifacts | |
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| Aubade of Morningstar and Moon | A Day Carved from Rising Winds |
Aubade of Morningstar and Moon and A Day Carved from Rising Winds are new artifact sets that will be available in Version 6.3 Luna IV.

Il Dottore himself will be introduced as a Weekly Boss in Version 6.3, similar to other Harbingers such as Scaramouche and La Signora.
The Doctor (Dottore) Boss Guide

A new field boss, Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares, will also be released in Version 6.3 Luna IV. This boss is part of the Wild Hunt and a natural enemy of the Lightkeepers.
Lord of the Hidden Depths - Whisperer of Nightmares

The Version 6.3 Livestream was announced to air on January 02, 2026, at 12:00 AM (UTC-5), following a different schedule as opposed to the usual Version-exclusive Special Programs.
Version 6.3 - Luna IV Release Date
| Time left until the Version 6.3 Livestream starts |
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| Server | Server Time |
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| North America | January 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC/GMT -5) |
| Europe | January 02, 2026 06:00 AM (UTC/GMT +1) |
| Asia | January 02, 2026 01:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8) |
| TW, HK, MO | January 02, 2026 01:00 PM (UTC/GMT +8) |
| Timezone | Livestream Time |
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| PDT, UTC-7 | January 01, 2026 at 10:00 PM |
| MDT UTC-6 | January 01, 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| CDT UTC-5 | January 02, 2026 at 12:00 AM |
| EDT UTC-4 | January 02, 2026 at 1:00 AM |
| -03 UTC-3 | January 02, 2026 at 2:00 AM |
| UTC | January 02, 2026 at 5:00 AM |
| BST UTC+1 | January 02, 2026 at 6:00 AM |
| UTC+2 | January 02, 2026 at 7:00 AM |
| MSK UTC+3 | January 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM |
| +04 UTC+4 | January 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM |
| IST UTC+5:30 | January 02, 2026 at 10:30 AM |
| CST UTC+8 | January 02, 2026 at 1:00 PM |
| JST UTC+9 | January 02, 2026 at 2:00 PM |
| AEST UTC+10 | January 02, 2026 at 3:00 PM |
| NZST UTC+12 | January 02, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
You can watch the 6.3 Special Program 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!
| 6.3 Livestream Sources | |
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| Official Twitch Channel | Official YouTube Channel |

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Version 6.3 Livestream Summary, Date, and Countdown

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columbina. neuvilette has become pretty much useless now 😭