Travelers, ready for Teyvat’s wildest anniversary in 2025? From highly anticipated character banners to generous anniversary rewards and limited-time events, here’s everything we know so far. Whether you're saving Primogems or just curious about what’s coming, this roundup will keep you one step ahead.
(The following information is based on leaks from multiple sources. All content is subject to official release.)
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Anniversary Date
The Genshin Impact 5th anniversary celebration is expected to be held on September 10, 2025, at the same time as version 6.0.
Anniversary Banner Overview
v6.0 New Characters Combo:
- Phase 1 Banner: Likely a new 5-star male Electro DPS from “Lightkeepers” + potential 4-star "Inazuman Youth".
- Phase 2 Banner: A 5-star Geo DPS female character, titled the “High Priestess”.
- Rerun Character: Yelan and Zhongli may rerun in the Anniversary Banner. And there is also rumored to be a new skin - Archon. Zhongli reportedly likely first Archon skin recipient!
👉 For a detailed schedule of upcoming character releases, don’t miss our Genshin Impact 6.x banner roadmap.
Anniversary Rewards (Expected)
- Login to claim 20 free wishes (Limited + Standard)
- Potentially selectable Standard 5-star character event.
- Potentially extra 1600 Primogems (10 Wishes), rumored limited pet "Little Dragon" and new weapon skin.
- First-time top up bonus reset. Double Genesis Crystal top-up rewards are available on every anniversary fest.
New Region: Nod-Krai
According to the Nod-Krai preview livestream, they have confirmed that Nod-Krai will be released after patch 5.8, and following the regular six-week interval, the new region Nod-Krai will likely be released on September 10, 2025, the anniversary date.
Easter Eggs: Lantern Rite Likely Features
- Neuvillette “Hydro Dragon” may gains SP skin.
- The legendary brother of Xingqiu, who debuts as 4-stars "Liyue Trickster". Design reportedly resembles Xingqiu, profile suggests humorous antics—potential new comedy star!
Conclusion
From v6.0 new Electro, Geo characters, to free wishes + selectable 5-stars—the 5th anniversary version of Genshin Impact might be regarded as an expression of sincerity.
Though secret 4-stars chars are still kept secret, this anniversary celebration that spans the stars is likely destined to bring the ultimate challenge to all travelers planning! Teyvat's tale weaves reunion and renewal. Will this anniversary's starlight, illuminate your most desired name in the Wish banner?








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