Genshin Impact version 6.5, titled Luna VI, is set to go live on April 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET (UTC-4). This means most players in the United States will be able to log in during the evening of April 7, while the rest of the world will see the update roll out on April 8 depending on their time zone.
The centerpiece of the new version is the debut of the 5-star character Linnea. Her banner will run from April 7 to April 28, 2026 (Phase 1) and will share the spotlight with several returning and featured 4-star characters.
Alongside Linnea, the following characters will be available on her banner:
- Chasca (Bow – Anemo)
- Illuga (Polearm – Geo)
- Aino (Claymore – Hydro)
- Noelle (Claymore – Geo)
This combination offers a good mix of elements and weapon types, giving players multiple reasons to pull during the first phase of version 6.5.
HoYoverse typically schedules a five-hour maintenance window for major version updates. Based on that pattern, the expected maintenance times are as follows:
MT (UTC-6): April 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
During this period, players will not be able to log in. Once maintenance concludes, the new version, characters, events, and story content will become available.
Each Genshin Impact version usually lasts approximately six weeks. Using the standard schedule, version 6.5 is expected to run from April 7, 2026, 9:00 PM MT until May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM MT. This gives players plenty of time to explore the new region or story additions, farm for Linnea, and complete limited-time events.
While the exact patch notes and full list of new content have not been released yet, version updates in Genshin Impact typically include new story quests, exploration areas, events, and quality-of-life improvements alongside the featured banner. Players can expect the usual assortment of login rewards, web events, and free primogems to help with summoning.
The arrival of Linnea marks the beginning of what many players hope will be an exciting new chapter in the game’s ongoing narrative. Her banner’s supporting cast provides strong elemental coverage, making the first phase particularly appealing for players looking to build or improve specific team compositions.
As always, it is recommended to complete any time-sensitive activities in version 6.4 before the maintenance begins, as progress may be affected during the downtime.
Genshin Impact continues to deliver consistent major updates every six weeks, keeping its massive player base engaged with fresh content. Version 6.5 Luna VI looks set to continue that tradition with the introduction of Linnea and her supporting cast on April 7/8.
Players should mark their calendars and prepare their primogems for the upcoming banner. More detailed patch notes and event information are expected in the hours leading up to the update.