Genshin Impact 7.1 Maintenance: Start Time, End Time, and Compensation

Genshin Impact Version 7.1, “A Rekviem for the Underworld,” goes live after a scheduled server maintenance on September 23, 2026. HoYoverse’s official notice states that update maintenance begins on 2026/09/23 at 06:00 (UTC+8) and is expected to take about 5 hours.

This guide lists the Genshin Impact 7.1 maintenance start and end time for every major region, along with compensation details, pre-install size, and what unlocks once servers reopen.

When Does Genshin Impact 7.1 Maintenance Start?

The maintenance begins at the same moment worldwide. The start time is a single global instant rather than a per-server time: it equals 22:00 UTC on September 22, 2026, which shows as 06:00 on September 23 on the Asia server, 23:00 on September 22 on Europe, and 17:00 on September 22 on America.

This means players in North America and Europe see the update on the evening of September 22, even though the official release date is September 23.

The full details are in the Version 7.1 Update Maintenance Preview posted on HoYoLAB.

Genshin Impact 7.1 Maintenance End Time

If maintenance runs on schedule, servers reopen at around 03:00 UTC on September 23. A normal five hour window puts the server return at roughly 11:00 UTC+8 on September 23, provided everything stays on schedule.

The five hour figure is an estimate. HoYoverse usually announces extended maintenance through its official channels and compensates players when downtime goes past the scheduled window.

Maintenance Times by Server

Maintenance Times by Local Time Zone

Server clocks do not follow daylight saving time. That is why the America and Europe server times can differ from your local clock.

Genshin 7.1 Maintenance Compensation

All eligible players receive 300 Primogems for the downtime. The reward is calculated at 60 Primogems per hour, and players must be Adventure Rank 5 or above at 06:00 (UTC+8) on September 23 to qualify.

A few rules apply:

• The Primogems arrive through in-game mail within 5 hours after maintenance ends, and that mail expires after 30 days.
• There is no redemption code for this reward. It goes straight to your mailbox.
• Because the payout is based on the hourly rate, 300 is the amount for a five hour window, not a fixed cap.

HoYoverse has also sent a second payment in the past. During Version 7.0, a separate Issue Fix Compensation of 300 Primogems followed the standard reward, and it had a much shorter claim window of about three days. Check your mail early in case the same happens with 7.1.

Genshin Impact 7.1 Pre-Install Size

The 7.1 pre-install is 10 GB on PC and 4 GB on mobile, compared with 8 GB and 3 GB for Version 7.0. These sizes assume one voice-over pack. Extra language packs need more space.

How to pre-install on each platform:

• Mobile: Open the Paimon Menu and go to Settings, then Resources, then Pre-Install Resource Package. Players on mobile cannot play the game while the pre-install is running.
• PC: Click the Pre-Install button next to Start Game in the launcher.
• PlayStation: The pre-install starts on its own when you launch the game, as long as storage is free.
• Xbox Series X|S: Go to My games & apps, open Manage, then select Updates.

iOS players must update through the App Store once servers are back. If the game still fails to connect after maintenance ends, our guide on how to fix the Genshin Impact connection timed out error covers the common fixes.

What’s New in Genshin Impact 7.1

Version 7.1 continues the Snezhnaya storyline. The update adds two new 5-star characters: Vesna, an Anemo sword user, and Vodyanitsa, a Hydro catalyst user.

Here is what opens after maintenance:

• Character banners: Phase 1 runs “When Warm Winds Cavort” for Vesna and “Surging Ballad” for Vodyanitsa. Both banners last until October 13 at 17:59 server time and share the same featured 4-stars: Diona, Faruzan, and Chongyun.
• Weapon banner: It features two new 5-star weapons, the sword Beyond the Chrysalis and the catalyst Hymn of the Maelstrom.
• Archon Quest: Chapter VII Acts III and IV become permanently available, but the Epilogue that follows Act IV is a time-limited quest open until November 3 at 14:59 server time.
• Free 5-star character: The Tabletop Troupe event lets players pick one 5-star from Tartaglia, Nilou, Baizhu, Chiori, Clorinde, and Varesa, with a requirement of AR 18 and completion of Chapter VII Act IV.
• Anniversary rewards: Genshin Impact’s sixth anniversary falls on September 28, five days after the 7.1 release. A login mail event pays 400 Primogems per day from September 28 to October 1, for 1,600 total, and a separate login event gives 10 Intertwined Fates.

For the full version breakdown, the Genshin Impact Version 7.1 wiki page tracks every banner and event. Players planning ahead for later patches can also check the leaked Snezhnaya character roadmap for Versions 7.1 to 7.3.

What to Do Once Servers Are Back

1. Update the game through your platform’s launcher or store.
2. Open your in-game mail and claim the 300 Primogems before the 30 day limit.
3. Start Archon Quest Chapter VII Act IV early if you want the free 5-star selector and the timed Epilogue.
4. Redeem any active Genshin Impact codes for free Primogems before they expire.

Genshin Impact usually releases a new version every six weeks, so 7.1 is expected to run until early November.

FAQ

What time does Genshin Impact 7.1 maintenance end? The estimated end time is 03:00 UTC on September 23, 2026. That is 11:00 AM on the Asia server, 8:30 AM in India, and 11:00 PM Eastern on September 22.

How long is Genshin 7.1 maintenance? HoYoverse estimates the maintenance will last 5 hours.

What time is Genshin 7.1 maintenance in India? Maintenance starts at 3:30 AM IST and is expected to end at 8:30 AM IST on September 23.

How many Primogems do players get for 7.1 maintenance? Players at Adventure Rank 5 or above get 300 Primogems by in-game mail.

Who are the new characters in Genshin 7.1? Vesna (5-star Anemo sword) and Vodyanitsa (5-star Hydro catalyst) both appear in Phase 1.