The Genshin Impact 3.1 update is scheduled to begin in less than 12 hours and players still have time to install the pre-installation package. The developer has long updated the game with pre-installation features that allow them to download the next version's data right now, and ensure quick file validation after the maintenance ends.
Aside from the new Sumeru desert area, Travelers will also obtain a Thank You Gift from Genshin Impact as a reward for the game's second anniversary. It goes without saying that the download size of the next update will be huge, to accommodate the new map in the game.
A recent announcement was made by Genshin Impact developer miHoYo revealing the exact time for when the maintenance will start. The game server will is expected to be down as the update maintenance begins on September 28 at 06:00 AM (UTC+8). Converting time to one's own timezone can be a challenge, so readers can check out the countdown timer for the exact remaining time for when the maintenance starts.
Keep in mind that players will be unable to launch the game for the entire duration of when the maintenance is on-going, so it is recommended to adjust their schedule so the update doesn't disturb their game time.
The maintenance update will last approximately 5 hours, and will end on the same day at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). Since even the developer could not confirm the exact time, the update may end earlier or last longer than expected. But rest assured, players will be compensated with Primogems for the inconvenience caused.
For each hour the server is down, Genshin Impact players will obtain 60 Primogems. A minimum of 300 Primogems can be gained for each Traveler, in addition to another 300 Primogems for fixed bug issues. In total,
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