The hype for Genshin Impact version 2.6 is unreal. The ongoing 2.5 update is mainly a filler, and the next patch is expected to arrive with a lot of new content.
The 2.6 Special Program revealed new artifacts, character banners, quests, events, The Chasm, and a lot more. Naturally, players who've already explored Enkanomiya and other existing regions will now have a reason to log in and grind.
On that note, here's the release date and time for Genshin Impact 2.6 update for prominent timezones such as UTC, EST, and more.
The pre-installation feature for the 2.6 update has already been activated, and the server maintenance is expected to begin on March 30, 2022 at 6:00 AM (UTC+8).
The servers will be down for 5 hours, which means that players will be able to download and install the new content on March 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM (UTC+8).
For other regions, the release date and time are:
It is worth noting that players won't be able to play Genshin Impact from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM (UTC+8) on March 30, 2022. Hence, they are advised to complete any pending events, quests, or boss fights before that.
However, as a compensation, the developers will hand out 300 Primogems for free (60 Primogems/hour). Moreover, players will be able to claim 300 additional Primogems for any bugs in the update. All in all, updating the game to version 2.6 will grant 600 free Primogems.
Like any other update, version 2.6 comprises two halves. The first half will feature Ayato and a Character Event Wish-2 banner for Venti. The Chasm and the new Archon quest featuring Dainsleif will also be accessible from the first half.
In the second half, players can look forward to Ayaka's rerun banner and some new events. Thereafter, the 2.7 update will arrive with new
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