Genshin Impact Version 7.1 Release Time by Time Zone

The highly anticipated Genshin Impact version 7.1 update is right around the corner, pushing the narrative further into the frozen depths of Snezhnaya. Because this milestone patch coincides with the game’s anniversary celebration, players can look forward to an abundance of generous login bonuses and free rewards.

Below, you’ll find the exact server downtime schedule, the official release times for patch 7.1 across all major time zones, and a quick overview of the exciting new content heading your way.

When does Genshin Impact maintenance begin?

Server maintenance for Genshin Impact is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, September 22, or Wednesday, September 23, depending on your region. The downtime is expected to last for roughly five hours:

• 3:00 PM PDT on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (West Coast North America)
• 6:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (East Coast North America)
• 7:00 PM BRT on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (Brazil)
• 11:00 PM BST on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (United Kingdom)
• 12:00 AM CEST on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (Western Europe)
• 7:00 AM JST on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (Japan)
• 8:00 AM AEST on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (East Coast Australia)

You may want to burn through your accumulated Resin before the servers go offline. However, keep in mind that a fresh Battle Pass period begins the moment the update drops, so pacing your resources beforehand might be a smart strategy.

When does Genshin Impact version 7.1 launch?

Once maintenance concludes, Genshin Impact version 7.1 will officially go live at the following approximate times:

• 8:00 PM PDT on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (West Coast North America)
• 11:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (East Coast North America)
• 12:00 AM BRT on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (Brazil)
• 4:00 AM BST on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (United Kingdom)
• 5:00 AM CEST on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (Western Europe)
• 12:00 PM JST on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (Japan)
• 1:00 PM AEST on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (East Coast Australia)

While these are the projected rollout times, servers occasionally come back online slightly ahead of schedule. HoYoverse typically maintains a reliable track record with updates, meaning extended delays are rare, though early completions do happen from time to time.

What is new in Genshin Impact version 7.1?

Aside from progressing the overarching storyline in Snezhnaya, this update introduces two compelling new playable units to the roster: Vesna, an agile Anemo sword-wielding combatant, and Vodyanitsa, a powerful Hydro catalyst user. Marking the game’s massive sixth anniversary, this patch also grants players the incredible opportunity to claim two complimentary five-star characters—one selected from the standard banner and another from a curated list of limited-time heroes—alongside a bounty of valuable anniversary rewards.

Source: Polygon