Genshin Impact Version 7.2, “Hour of Ruin”, launched on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, on all platforms, according to HoYoverse’s official Genshin Impact news page. It adds two new playable characters, the 5-star Electro catalyst user Mitya and the 4-star Electro sword user Valeriy. It also opens two new areas in eastern Snezhnaya, continues the Archon Quest and brings a set of quality-of-life changes. Every player at Adventure Rank 5 or higher gets 300 Primogems for the update maintenance.
When was the Genshin Impact 7.2 maintenance?
Maintenance began at 06:00 (UTC+8) on November 4 and was expected to last five hours, as Genshin Impact announced on X. In other time zones, that works out as follows.
| City | Maintenance window |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| New York | Tue, Nov 3, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
| London | Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 PM to Wed, Nov 4, 3:00 AM |
| Berlin | Tue, Nov 3, 11:00 PM to Wed, Nov 4, 4:00 AM |
| New Delhi | Wed, Nov 4, 3:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Singapore | Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
| Tokyo | Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sydney | Wed, Nov 4, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
The pre-install was about 8 GB on PC and 3 GB on mobile with one voice-over pack, according to HoYoverse. Extra voice-over packs make the download bigger.
What is the Genshin Impact 7.2 compensation?
HoYoverse is giving 300 Primogems, worked out as 60 Primogems for each of the five hours the servers were down. To qualify, you needed to reach Adventure Rank 5 before maintenance began. The Primogems arrive by in-game mail within five hours after maintenance ends. Claim them before Version 7.2 ends, because the mail expires after 30 days.
Who are the new characters in Genshin Impact 7.2?
Version 7.2 adds two Electro characters, as described in HoYoverse’s update announcement.
| Character | Rarity | Element | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitya | 5-star | Electro | Catalyst |
| Valeriy | 4-star | Electro | Sword |
Mitya is built around a new reaction. She turns the party’s Superconduct reactions into Stellar-Conduct reactions, raises Stellar-Conduct DMG and stores a special energy. Her Elemental Skill deals regular Stellar-Conduct DMG to nearby enemies, scaling with that stored energy. Her Elemental Burst deals AoE Electro DMG and builds more energy.
Valeriy is a support who provides shields and raises Electro DMG, which makes him an easy fit next to Mitya.
Mitya’s arrival was first hinted at in the leaked Genshin Impact 7.1 to 7.3 character roadmap, which covered the Snezhnaya characters expected across the region’s first three updates.
What are the Genshin Impact 7.2 banners?
Phase 1 is led by Mitya, with Valeriy debuting and Furina returning. Phase 2 brings back Zibai and Linnea, alongside a Chronicled Wish featuring Natlan characters.
| Phase | Dates | Featured characters |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | November 4 to November 24 | Mitya (new), Valeriy (new), Furina (rerun) |
| Phase 2 | November 24 to December 15 | Zibai (rerun), Linnea (rerun) |
| Chronicled Wish | Phase 2 | Natlan characters, including Mualani, Kinich, Xilonen, Chasca and Varesa |
The Phase 1 weapon banner is expected to include Starsealed Edict, a new 5-star catalyst. The Phase 2 weapon banner is expected to feature Lightbearing Moonshard and Golden Frostbound Oath.
What new areas does Genshin Impact 7.2 add?
Two areas open in eastern Snezhnaya. Novokitezhgrad is Snezhnaya’s main producer of Kresnik Kristall. Wingspan Peak is the site of Old Kitezhgrad, Snezhnaya’s first city.
Parts of Wingspan Peak are covered by the Shadow Realm at first, according to the update notes. After you finish the quest chain “An Ancient Song of Flowing Crystal and Stone Chests”, the eastern part clears, and you can explore it with any characters in your party.
What happens in the Genshin Impact 7.2 Archon Quest?
The story picks up the Snezhnaya arc that began in Version 7.0. The Nails of Retribution are growing unstable, and pillars of light set off a phenomenon called the Holy Soil, causing a crisis in every nation. The Tsaritsa calls a gathering in Snezhnaya. The Traveler joins the Archons, Neuvillette and other allies there to try to stop the destruction of civilisation.
Finishing the Archon Quest rewards 560 Primogems and Ascension Materials for Mitya, according to HoYoverse.
What events are in Genshin Impact 7.2?
The main event has players and allies from across Teyvat, from Mondstadt to Snezhnaya, fight off the Holy Soil phenomenon. Tasks include rescuing wounded soldiers, relaying intel and finishing urgent assignments. Rewards include Primogems, upgrade materials and a free 4-star character of your choice.
Other events listed for the version include The Grand Defense: Defy the Unjust Judgement, the Stress Block Smashing Project, Frames of Fierce Splendor and a Ley Line Overflow rerun. A new round of Secret Tsarist Assignments also adds a Snezhnaya-themed Wind Glider.
What quality-of-life changes are in Genshin Impact 7.2?
The update notes list five changes that make day-to-day play smoother.
| Change | What it does |
|---|---|
| Specialty Tracking | When you track a Local Specialty, the minimap now prioritises that specialty, so it no longer points to a Silk Flower when you want Glaze Lily |
| Prime Ice Construct permissions | A new “Only Friends” option joins Everyone and Don’t Allow for sending and receiving |
| Restricted Prime Ice placement | Constructs can no longer be sent near Statues of The Seven, Adventurers’ Guilds, blacksmiths or Meeting Points |
| Bigger batch deletion | The Manage Prime Ice Constructs limit rises from 100 to 200 |
| Ley Line Outcrop preview | Selecting an outcrop on the map now shows the enemies you will face |
The Specialty Tracking fix will save the most time for anyone farming ascension materials. Before the update, the tracker often pointed to a different specialty than the one you had selected.
