Genshin Impact’s latest update polishes its artifact management once more, expanding inventory options for collectors-but players still won’t find the long-awaited loadout system among these improvements.
The 5.2 Developer Notes also announces further Artifact Inventory optimizations, including a better auto-lock feature. However, there is still no information about possible Artifact Loadouts, which is disappointing for Genshin players.
More Artifact Inventory Optimizations in Genshin Impact 5.2
Update 5.2 expands the artifact inventory tools by adding new sorting filters, clearer display options, and faster ways to lock or destroy items. Players can now sort artifacts by main stat, substat combinations, and character compatibility, making it easier to manage large collections. The update also improves the UI’s responsiveness, reducing lag when switching between tabs or applying filters. However, despite these upgrades, the lack of a true artifact loadout feature still leaves many players wishing for quicker ways to swap full sets between characters.
The latest Dev Notes from Genshin Impact reveal an updated Auto-lock feature for the Artifact Inventory, allowing players to select the specific stats they want to be locked automatically after getting them.
Will artifact loadouts be added in a future patch
Artifact Loadouts Status
Artifact loadouts have already been added to Genshin Impact, so no future patch is needed for their introduction. They arrived in version 5.7, allowing players to save and switch between up to two custom loadouts per character via the Fast Equip menu.
Implementation Details
Players can set parameters like main stats and artifact sets when creating loadouts, then preview and swap unequipped pieces against equipped ones. This system builds on earlier inventory tools from 5.2, addressing demands for flexible gear management across builds.
Current Availability
As of January 2026, version 5.7 features are live, with community feedback noting it’s functional but limited to artifacts only-weapons require separate swaps. Expansions like more slots remain possible in later patches.
When exactly will artifact loadouts release in versions 5.6 or 5.7
Artifact Loadouts Release
Artifact loadouts were released in Genshin Impact version 5.7, not 5.6. The update launched on June 18, 2025, with staggered rollout times across regions.
Version Breakdown
Version 5.6 had no artifact loadouts; they were first announced in developer discussions around June 2-6, 2025, ahead of 5.7’s special program. The feature enables saving up to two custom configurations per character in the Fast Equip menu, filterable by main stats, sets, and affixes.
Regional Timing
Rollouts began June 17, 2025, 6:00 PM for North America (UTC-5), midnight June 18 for Europe (UTC+1), and 7:00 AM June 18 for Asia (UTC+8), completing by midday.
