# Genshin Impact version 7.1 update announcement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/genshin-impact-version-71-update-announcement
> Updated: 2026-09-22T05:34:51.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 4.

HoYoverse has announced the upcoming release of Genshin Impact version 7.1, titled ‘A Rekviem for the Underworld’, which coincides with the game’s sixth anniversary. The update is scheduled for release on September 22, 2026, at 08:00 PM PST for North American servers, and September 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST for other global servers.

Narrative developments will focus on Snezhnaya, where players will encounter the Tsaritsa and face a new weekly boss, Ronova, described as the ‘Ruler of Death’ or ‘Sovereign of Death’. To mark the anniversary, players can participate in the Moonchase Festival in Liyue to receive various rewards, including Primogems and the ability to select a 5-star character.

New 5-star characters Vesna and Vodyanitsa are set to debut simultaneously on their respective banners. Vodyanitsa is a Hydro support character specializing in healing and elemental resistance shred; players are advised to aim for 60,000 HP to unlock her full passive, ideally using her signature weapon, ‘Hymn of the Maelstrom’. Vesna is an Anemo main DPS sword user focusing on ‘Stellar Swirl’ damage. Her optimal build prioritizes ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG, with ‘Beyond the Chrysalis’ noted as her signature weapon.

Both characters are designed for specialized team compositions, potentially featuring Odette, Faruzan, or Escoffier to maximize ‘Stellar Swirl’ and ‘Stellar Glimmer’ reactions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Genshin Impact 7.1 update scheduled for September 2026

Genshin Impact's 7.1 update, celebrating its sixth anniversary, launches in late September 2026, featuring new characters, anniversary rewards, and various redeemable in-game codes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genshin-impact-71-update-scheduled-for-september-2026

### 2026-09-21: Genshin Impact to release Vodyanitsa and Vesna in version 7.1 update

Genshin Impact will release new 5-star characters Vodyanitsa and Vesna in the version 7.1 update on September 23, 2026, featuring specialized builds for Hydro support and Anemo DPS roles.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genshin-impact-to-release-vodyanitsa-and-vesna-in-version-71-update

### 2026-09-14: Genshin Impact version 7.1 update set for September 23

HoYoverse will release Genshin Impact version 7.1 on September 23, 2026, featuring new characters Vesna and Vodyanitsa, new Archon quests, and celebrations for the game's sixth anniversary.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genshin-impact-version-71-update-set-for-september-23

### 2026-09-12: Genshin Impact Version 7.1 to launch September 23 with new characters

Genshin Impact Version 7.1 launches September 23, featuring the Snezhnaya Archon Quest, new 5-star characters Vesna and Vodyanitsa, and a sixth-anniversary event with free 5-star character selectors.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genshin-impact-71-livestream-reveals-new-characters-and-lore

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