HoYoverse has announced that Genshin Impact Version Luna IV will release on January 14 for iOS, Android, PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It has also released the first trailer for the upcoming update.
The update, titled “A Traveler on a Winter’s Night,” adds a new Archon Quest. Here, the main story reaches its climax in a dramatic showdown with Il Dottore. Additionally, HoYoverse describes the other new additions, such as new characters, events, and other features, as follows:
- New Characters:
- Columbina: 5-star Hydro Catalyst wielder and the Moon Maiden, offering powerful support for Lunar Reactions
- Zibai: 5-star Geo Sword wielder and the White Horse Adeptus, dealing Lunar-Crystallize DMG
- Illuga: 4-star Geo Polearm wielder, a young and reliable Lightkeeper
- New Reaction: Lunar-Crystallize – deals Geo DMG with a chance to trigger CRIT Hits.
- Map Expansion: Nod-Krai expands northward, unveiling the Lightkeepers’ headquarters and additional new content.
- Bountiful Events: A new Lantern Rite story reveals more about Zibai, alongside festive events offering 1,600 Primogems, 10 Intertwined Fates, a brand-new outfit for Yaoyao, a free 4-star Liyue character, a special horse mascot cosmetic set from Miliastra Wonderland, and more.
Check out the first trailer for Genshin Impact Version Luna IV below:
Recently, HoYoverse and Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed the DualSense Wireless controller – Genshin Impact Limited Edition. The new controller features a white, gold, and green color scheme with glyphs from Teyvat and emblems of Aether, Lumine, and Paimon. The controller will be available first on January 21, 2026, in select markets across Asia, including Japan. Further, fans in North America, Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand will get it on February 25, 2026.
Lastly, Genshin Impact is available now for Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Epic Games Store.