The Genshin Impact 5.6 update is set to go live on May 7, 2025 at 11 AM (UTC+8). This patch will feature tons of new content including new characters such as Escoffier and Ifa, alongside a new Archon Quest in Mondstadt.
Ahead of its release, this article lists out the maintenance and releasing timings of Version 5.6 along with a countdown.
Genshin Impact 5.6 maintenance timings and countdown
Genshin Impact 5.6 maintenance will last for approximately five hours. The maintenance will start at these times for the following regions:
Americas
- Pacific Time: May 6, 2025 at 3 PM – 8 PM
- Eastern Time: May 6, 2025 at 6 PM – 11 PM
Europe
- British Standard Time: May 6-7, 2025 at 11 PM – 4 AM
- Central European Time: May 7, 2025 at 12 AM – 5 AM
Asia
- Indian Standard Time: May 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM – 8:30 AM
- Japan Standard Time: May 7, 2025 at 7 AM – 12 PM
Australia/New Zealand
- Australian Eastern Standard Time: May 7, 2025 at 8 AM – 1 PM
- New Zealand Standard Time: May 7, 2025 at 10 AM – 3 PM
Listed below is a universal countdown for the start of Genshin Impact 5.6 maintenance:
Genshin Impact 5.6 release timings and countdown
Genshin Impact 5.6 will go live immediately after the end of maintenance in each region. Listed below are the release timings of Genshin Impact 5.6 for all major regions:
Americas
- Pacific Time: May 6, 2025 at 8 PM
- Eastern Time: May 6, 2025 at 11 PM
Europe
- British Standard Time: May 7, 2025 at 4 AM
- Central European Time: May 7, 2025 at 5 AM
Asia
- Indian Standard Time: May 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
- Japan Standard Time: May 7, 2025 at 12 PM
Australia/New Zealand
- Australian Eastern Standard Time: May 7, 2025 at 1 PM
- New Zealand Standard Time: May 7, 2025 at 3 PM
Listed below is a universal countdown for the release of Genshin Impact 5.6:
