Genshin Impact Luna IV Release Guide – Update Details Time Countdown

Excitement builds as Genshin Impact’s Luna IV (Version 6.3) draws near, promising new adventures, characters, and challenges. Here’s the exact release date and time, plus a live countdown so you know the moment the update goes live.

When Is Genshin Impact Luna IV (6.3) Coming Out?

Genshin Impact Luna IV version 6.3 launches on January 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM UTC-5. Players in the US see servers go live around 6:00 AM PT or 9:00 AM ET, while Europe hits at 4:00 PM CET and Asia at 11:00 PM JST. A countdown timer tracks the exact time until maintenance ends and new content arrives, including fresh characters and story quests. Check your local time zone for the precise moment to log in.

Genshin Impact Luna IV will be released on January 13, 2026, at 08:00 PM PST for the NA servers and January 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST for the rest of the world. Here is a quick overview of the Genshin Impact Luna IV release timings in different time zones around the world:

• New Delhi, India: 8:30 AM IST on January 14, 2026
• Tokyo, Japan: 12:00 PM JST on January 14, 2026
• California, USA: 8:00 PM PST on January 13, 2026
• Beijing, China: 11:00 AM CST on January 14, 2026
• Toronto, Canada: 11:00 PM EDT on January 13, 2026
• Rome, Italy: 5:00 AM CET on January 14, 2026
• Melbourne, Australia: 1:00 PM AEST on January 14, 2026
• Auckland, New Zealand: 3:00 PM NZST on January 14, 2026

The new update will add two new 5-star characters – Columbina and Zibai, and one new 4-star character – Illuga. Columbina is the best character for Nod-Krai teams in the game. She is an incredible Lunar reaction support. Zibai, on the other hand, is the strongest Geo DPS and enables Lunar Crystallize reactions. Illuga is a tailor-made support for Zibai teams, so both of these characters would go hand in hand in the banners. This Genshin Impact Luna IV banner is stacked with amazing characters, both new and reruns. So, learn which is the best character to pull in Genshin Impact Luna IV from our guide before you spend your primogems.

Make sure to use Genshin Impact codes to obtain free Primogems before the Luna IV version ends. If you want to learn about maintenance start and end times, please refer to the next section.

Genshin Impact Luna IV Maintenance End Time

Genshin Impact’s Luna IV (Version 6.3) maintenance period is expected to last approximately five hours, following the usual schedule seen in past updates. Once the servers go offline, players can anticipate the update to become available around 11:00 AM (UTC+8). During this time, access to the game will be restricted, but compensation in Primogems will be distributed once the maintenance ends. After completion, players can download the new patch and explore the fresh content included in the Luna IV update.

Genshin Impact servers will be undergoing a maintenance break for the update. The Luna IV (6.3) maintenance will start at 03:00 PM PST for NA servers on January 13, 2026, and at 06:00 AM CST on January 14, 2026, for the rest of the world. The maintenance is expected to last approximately 5 hours, after which the Luna IV version will be released.

You won’t be able to log into your accounts during the maintenance period, so make sure to finish your farming before the maintenance starts. All logged-in players will be forcefully kicked out when the maintenance begins. As compensation for the maintenance, all Genshin Impact players who have reached Adventure Rank 5 before the update begins will be given 300 Primogems.

This compensation can be claimed from the in-game mail box after the update has been released. However, the mail will expire after 30 days, so claim it before that.

Genshin Impact Luna IV Release Countdown

Players are counting down the days until the Genshin Impact Luna IV (Version 6.3) update goes live. This update brings fresh content, new events, and character additions that fans have been anticipating. The release timer below tracks the exact global launch time, helping players know precisely when they can install the update and jump into the latest adventures across Teyvat.

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Genshin Impact Luna IV Preload Guide

Players can start preloading Genshin Impact Version 6.3, also known as Luna IV, a few days before the official update goes live. Preloading lets you download most of the update files in advance, reducing wait times once maintenance ends. The feature is available on PC and mobile platforms, while PlayStation users need to update directly after maintenance begins. Make sure you have enough free storage and a stable internet connection to complete the download smoothly.

Here is the pre-install size for the Genshin Impact Luna IV update:

• Pre-install size on PC: 8 GB
• Pre-install size on Android and iOS: 3 GB

What are the new characters and their banner schedules

Genshin Impact 6.3 “Luna IV” introduces two new 5-star characters across its phases. Phase 1 features Columbina, a new 5★ Hydro Catalyst user, while Phase 2 brings Zibai, a new 5★ Geo Sword Adeptus.​

Phase 1 Banners (Jan 14 – Feb 3, 2026)

• Columbina (5★ Hydro Catalyst, new): Debut banner alongside Ineffa rerun (5★ Electro Polearm).​

• 4★ Rate-up: Ifa, Sethos, and Fischl.​

Phase 2 Banners (Feb 3 – Feb 24, 2026)

• Zibai (5★ Geo Sword, new): Paired with Neuvillette rerun (5★ Hydro Catalyst).​

• 4★ Rate-up: Illuga (new 4★ Polearm Lightkeeper), Aino, and Gorou.​

As of January 17, 2026, Phase 1 banners are currently active with Columbina available.​

Which new characters debut in Version 6.3 and their release dates

Genshin Impact Version 6.3 “Luna IV” debuts three new characters: Columbina, Zibai, and Illuga. These characters launched with the update on January 14, 2026, and their banners follow the standard phase schedule.​

Debut Dates

• Columbina (5★ Hydro Catalyst): January 14, 2026 (Phase 1, active until February 3).​

• Zibai (5★ Geo Sword): February 3, 2026 (Phase 2, active until February 24).​

• Illuga (4★ Geo Polearm): February 3, 2026 (Phase 2 rate-up).​

Phase 1 pairs Columbina with an Ineffa rerun, while Phase 2 features Zibai with Neuvillette and Illuga as a booster. As of January 17, 2026, Columbina’s banner is currently available.​​