Genshin Impact fans, mark your calendars-miHoYo unveils the 5.5 livestream date and countdown that could reshape your next adventure.
The update will likely be the final big update before the game heads to Snezhnaya and Nod-krai, so fasten your seatbelts and get ready. The upcoming Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream will reveal all the details about the update, so check our countdown timer to stay on time to attend the livestream during the live telecast.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Livestream Date and Time
The Genshin Impact 5.5 Special Program livestream is expected to air around early April 2026, about ten days before the version update releases on April 17. It will be streamed on the official Genshin Impact Twitch channel first, followed by a rerun on YouTube an hour later. During the broadcast, players can look forward to previews of new characters, events, and features, along with redeemable Primogem codes shared throughout the stream.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Livestream has been scheduled for March 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM (UTC-4). The Genshin 5.5 livestream will be streamed on their official YouTube and Twitch channel. This version will take players back to Natlan, adding the last region expansion for Natlan in version 5.x. The livestream will reveal details about the new area and the two new characters – Iansan and Varesa. Also Read: From Natlan to Snezhnaya: How Genshin Impact Can Win Back Players in 2025
Other than that, the livestream will give away three codes worth 300 Primogems. Bookmark our Genshin Impact codes list and open it once the livestream starts to find the codes.
- Release time in New Delhi, India – 5:30 PM IST on March 14, 2025
- Release time in Tokyo, Japan – 09:00 PM JST on March 14, 2025
- Release time in California, USA – 05:00 AM PST on March 14, 2025
- Release time in Beijing, China – 08:00 PM CST on March 14, 2025
- Release time in Toronto, Canada – 08:00 AM on March 14, 2025
- Release time inRome, Italy – 02:00 PM CET on March 14, 2025
- Release time in Melbourne, Australia – 11:00 PM on March 14, 2025
- Release time in Auckland, New Zealand – 01:00 AM on March 15, 2025
Genshin Impact 5.5 Livestream Countdown
Get ready for a countdown to the Genshin Impact 5.5 Livestream. Mark your calendar for the date and time, then tune in to see new details, previews, and surprises from miHoYo as the next update approaches.
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What to Expect from Genshin Impact 5.5 Livestream
The Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream is expected to showcase upcoming characters, limited-time events, and story updates that hint at what’s next in Teyvat. Players can anticipate new banners, quality-of-life improvements, and fresh gameplay features that expand on the current content. The broadcast will also share redemption codes for Primogems and materials, giving viewers extra motivation to tune in live.
The Genshin Impact 5.5 will likely be the last major update for Natlan, as it will add the last remaining volcano region alongside the Collective of Plenty tribe. Here is everything you can expect from the upcoming version:
- Two new characters – 5-star Varesa, and 4-star Iansan
- New Map expansion in Natlan with Collective of the Plenty tribe
- New Events and Quests
- Tons of QoL updates
When will the 5.5 patch actually release in-game
Genshin Impact Version 5.5 released in-game on March 26, 2025, following standard maintenance schedules.
Maintenance Details
Servers went offline for about 5 hours starting around March 25 at 6:00 PM UTC-5 for North America, March 26 at 12:00 AM UTC+1 for Europe, and March 26 at 7:00 AM UTC+8 for Asia. The patch went live shortly after maintenance ended, introducing content like the new Natlan area, Collective of Plenty tribe, Varesa banner, and events.
EET Time Zone
In EET (UTC+2/3), maintenance aligned roughly with March 26 early morning to midday, with the update accessible by around 11:00 AM EET depending on exact server completion. As of January 19, 2026, Version 5.5 has been available for nearly 10 months.
What are the exact maintenance start and end times for my region
Genshin Impact Version 5.5 maintenance for the Europe server region started on March 26, 2025, at 12:00 AM UTC+1 (approximately 1:00 AM EET, accounting for the +2 offset).
Duration and End Time
The downtime lasted about 5 hours, ending around 5:00 AM UTC+1 (6:00 AM EET), after which servers went live with the patch. This schedule aligns with HoYoverse’s standard regional rollout for Europe, minimizing peak-hour disruptions.
Current Status
As of January 19, 2026, 9:41 PM EET, the 5.5 patch has been live for nearly 10 months, with no ongoing maintenance related to it.
