Genshin Impact Confirms 2.7 & 2.8 Release Dates

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HoYoverse has officially confirmed the release dates for Genshin Impact 2.7, as well as when the Version 2.8 update will arrive. The 2.7 update for Genshin Impact was delayed from the beginning of May, presumably from COVID-related lockdowns in Shanghai, and it's also understandably pushed back future updates like Version 2.8. Although HoYoverse had remained fairly quiet on the matter, fans now know when to expect the next two major Genshin Impact updates.

Previously, HoYoverse had teased new playable characters Yelan and Kuki Shinobu for Genshin Impact 2.7. Earlier this week, the studio unveiled another new character — Heizou — who is expected to arrive in the Version 2.8 update as a playable 4-star character. Multiple leaks had pointed at the livestream being moved to Friday, May 20, with the likely release date for Genshin Impact Version 2.7 on or around May 31 — which makes sense, since HoYoverse typically updates the game on Tuesdays.

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According to the latest official information from HoYoverse, the Genshin Impact 2.7 update will indeed go live on May 31, 2022, meaning the update was delayed by about a month. The update will last six weeks, just like previous ones, and Genshin Impact 2.8's release date is set for July 13, 2022. Rumors for Genshin Impact 2.7 had suggested the update would be shorter to compensate for the unprecedented delay, but it looks as if that won't the case. A tweet of the official announcement can be found below:

V2.7 Update Notice Dear Travelers, V2.7 update maintenance is expected to start at 05/31 6AM (UTC+8) and is expected to be done within 5 hours. The duration of V2.7 is expected to be 6 weeks, and V2.8 is