Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, countdown, banners and new skins: All you need to know

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Genshin Impact 2.8 will launch on July 13, 2022, with a plethora of content for Travelers to enjoy once that happens. It is the last Version Update before Version 3.0, so some players might be curious to know what's going to happen in this update. It's right around the corner, and the recent Special Program thankfully revealed several important tidbits.

This article will primarily focus on what's been officially revealed and not what has been leaked. There is some additional content via leaks that weren't shown in the Special Program, but some players prefer to get official content and not leaks. In that case, it's worth checking out what's newsworthy.

Those who missed the recent Special Program and would like to watch it can check out the hyperlink in the above Tweet. That livestream covered all of the important tidbits of the upcoming update, although some might prefer a concise summary of a few particular parts.

Hence, this article will cover the banner and skin information, as that might be the most exciting news for some Travelers. Keep in mind that the release date of Genshin Impact 2.8 is July 13, 2022.

More specifically, it should launch at 11.00 AM (UTC+8), as all recent updates have. Players who don't know what that time translates to in their timezone can check out the following countdown.

This countdown is relevant for all servers, as players those will get the new Version Update simultaneously. It will count down to 11.00 AM (UTC+8) on July 13, 2022, so the reader doesn't have to bother with memorizing specific times. Note that this time is based on the expected release date, so any unforeseen delays won't be included in this countdown.

It's also worth mentioning that maintenance will begin five hours before the