Genshin Impact Luna VI release date and timings for all regions

HoYoverse has officially revealed details about Genshin Impact's next update, and fans around the world are eagerly waiting for its arrival. Essentially, the upcoming Version 6.5, also known as Version Luna VI: Augured Homecoming, is set to go live on April 8, 2026.
Like every other major release, the update promises a wealth of new content, including a brand-new playable character and an exciting map expansion. With the release date only a few weeks away, the section below provides you with all the information about when the Genshin Impact Luna VI update goes live across the different regions.

Genshin Impact Luna VI release date and timings for all regions

Genshin Impact is going to release the Luna VI update on April 8, 2026, at 11 AM (UTC+8). Just like always, the game’s servers will undergo a brief maintenance before the patch goes live. During the server downtime, you will not be able to log in.
As compensation for the maintenance break and servers going down, all players will receive Primogems delivered directly to their in-game mailbox.
Here is when Luna VI goes live across all major regions:
America

• Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8:00 PM, April 7, 2026
• Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 9:00 PM, April 7, 2026
• Central Daylight Time (CDT): 10:00 PM, April 7, 2026
• Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11:00 PM, April 7, 2026

Europe

• Western European Summer Time (WEST): 4:00 AM, April 8, 2026
• Central European Summer Time (CEST): 5:00 AM, April 8, 2026
• Eastern European Summer Time (EEST): 6:00 AM, April 8, 2026

Asia

• India Standard Time (IST): 8:30 AM, April 8, 2026
• Philippine Time (PHT): 11:00 AM, April 8, 2026
• Japan Standard Time (JST): 12:00 PM, April 8, 2026
• Korea Standard Time (KST): 12:00 PM, April 8, 2026

What to expect in Genshin Impact Luna VI?

The first phase of Genshin Impact’s Luna VI will introduce Linnea as a new playable character. Essentially, she is a Geo character affiliated with Nod-Krai and serves as an advisor to the Adventurer's Guild.
The update also expands the game’s Mondstadt map with Dornman Port, the hub for sea travel and trade. There is also going to be a new area called the Temple of Space, which is a mysterious realm linked to Asmoday, the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles.
Phase 1 of Luna VI is going to run from April 8 to April 28, 2026. In the meantime, Phase 2 will run from April 28 to May 19, and it will feature rerun banners for Lauma and Nefer.
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