A fresh leak from Genshin Impact’s Luna IV update hints at a massive new region-Nod-Krai-spanning nearly half the size of Natlan and filled with uncharted secrets, unique biomes, and new exploration mechanics that could reshape the way players experience Teyvat.
Nod-Krai was first released in Luna I, and since then, no map extension has been officially announced or leaked for either Luna II or Luna III. However, a new leak about Genshin Impact Luna IV has surfaced, revealing that a new Nod-Krai map is finally going to get added.
New Genshin Impact Luna IV (6.3) Map Leaked
The latest leak for Genshin Impact version 6.3 has revealed substantial details about the upcoming Luna IV region. According to trusted sources, this new area will span approximately half the size of Natlan, making it a significant addition to the game’s playable regions. The Nod-Krai map appears to feature diverse terrain types and distinct zones that suggest a mix of exploration challenges and environmental puzzles. HoYoverse has not officially confirmed these leaks, but dataminers have shared images and preliminary map layouts that align with previous patterns in the game’s expansion strategy. Players can expect the region to introduce new mechanics, quests, and collectibles when version 6.3 launches in the coming months.
According to a recent leak via Uncle, a known leaker in the community, Genshin Impact Luna IV, aka 6.3, will finally add a new map to the game. What’s more interesting is that the new map is approximately half the size of all of Natlan and bigger than the current Nod-Krai region. This should make players happy, as a larger map would generally mean more exploration, Nod-Krai local legends, and rewards.
From the leak, we can see that the map is separated into three islands, just like the current region. For the central island, we can see a beach area on the western side and a massive crater on the northern side. The other two islands mostly appear as lush green with mountains in their northern part.
One thing to note is that Luna IV would coincide with the expected release of Columbina and the new Lantern Rite event. So, there is a possibility that this map won’t be added to the current Nod-Krai region, but expand on another area, likely around Liyue if that’s the case.
When does version 6.3 release and what are the patch notes
Genshin Impact Version 6.3 “Luna IV” released on January 14, 2026. Maintenance varied by server: North America from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM UTC-5 on January 13, Europe from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM UTC+1 on January 14, and Asia from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM UTC+8 on January 14.
Key Patch Features
Phase 1 banners feature new 5-star Columbina and Ineffa rerun from January 14 to February 3, 2026, with weapons like Nocturne’s Curtain Call. Phase 2 shifts to Zibai and Neuvillette from February 3 to February 24, alongside new artifacts Aubade of Morningstar and Moon, and A Day Carved from Rising Winds. New Archon Quests include Song of the Welkin Moon Acts 7 (“A Traveler on a Winter’s Night”) and 8 (“True Moon”).
Map and Enemies
Nod-Krai expands northward with new islands, Lightkeepers’ HQ at Piramida, and Wild Hunt locations, roughly half the size of Natlan. Weekly boss The Doctor (Dottore) drops talent materials, joined by field boss Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares. Traveler gains new skins from quests, plus discounted Neuvillette and free Yaoyao Lantern Rite outfits.
Events and Reactions
Lantern Rite 2026 event “A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon” offers login rewards and a free Liyue 4-star, with Lunar-Crystallize reaction debuting. Other events include Moonlit Patrol Exercise, Shutterflash Memory Hunt, and Ley Line Overflow, enhancing winter-themed content.
What time will servers go down for maintenance in my timezone
Genshin Impact servers have been live since the Version 6.3 “Luna IV” maintenance ended on January 14, 2026. No further server downtime is currently scheduled as of January 18, 2026.
EET Maintenance Recap
Your timezone (EET, UTC+2 in winter) saw Asia server maintenance from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM EET on January 14, with Europe servers down from 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM EET the same day. North America experienced it overnight from around 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM EET on January 14.
Next Updates
Routine weekly resets occur Tuesdays without full downtime, and the next major patch (likely 6.4) maintenance would align similarly, announced closer to late February 2026. Check the official launcher or site for real-time notices, as schedules prioritize HoYoverse’s daytime hours in Asia.
