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Recent Genshin Impact coverage is focused on the next wave of Version “Luna” updates, each spotlighting new playable characters and story beats. Across the announcements, Sumeru, Mondstadt, and additional wintry content are highlighted, including long-awaited characters like Varka and Columbina.

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Key Takeaway Luna 3–7 are set to expand Genshin Impact with major character additions and new story directions across multiple regions.
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Luna 3–7 are set to expand Genshin Impact with major character additions and new story directions across multiple regions.

Recent Genshin Impact coverage is focused on the next wave of Version “Luna” updates, each spotlighting new playable characters and story beats. Across the announcements, Sumeru, Mondstadt, and additional wintry content are highlighted, including long-awaited characters like Varka and Columbina.

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  • ● New playable characters — Genshin Impact Version Luna 4 introduces three new playable characters, including the long-awaited Moon Maiden Columbina VG247

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Top 3 signals · Luna 3–7 are set to expand Genshin Impact
VG247 · 145d ago
Genshin Impact Version Luna 4 introduces three new playable characters, including the long-awaited Moon Maiden Columbina
VG247 · 103d ago
Genshin Impact Luna 5 takes the squad back to Mondstadt, finally makes Varka playable
VG247 · 19d ago
Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru

Broader Genshin Impact coverage

Other Genshin Impact activity — not part of the “Luna 3–7 are set to expand Genshin Impact” story
VG247 · 61d ago
Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6
VG247 · 187d ago
Dragon boy Durin is the star of the show in Genshin Impact's wintry Luna 3 update, launching in early December
VG247 · 91d ago
Genshin Impact fans on PS4 only have six weeks to find another platform as support winds down with one final update

Briefing Findings · Luna 3–7 are set to expand Genshin Impact

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Luna 4 characters Version Luna 4 adds three new playable characters, including Moon Maiden Columbina.
Luna 5 Mondstadt Version Luna 5 returns the squad to Mondstadt and makes Varka playable.
Luna 3 Durin Luna 3 features Dragon boy Durin and launches in early December.
Luna 7 Hexenzirkel Luna 7 introduces the first playable Hexenzirkel as things shift in Sumeru.

What to Watch

  • Note the early-December window for the Luna 3 “Dragon boy Durin” update. VG247
  • Watch for Luna 4’s three-character roster, especially Moon Maiden Columbina. VG247

What Changed

  • Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru VG247
  • Genshin Impact Luna 5 takes the squad back to Mondstadt, finally makes Varka playable VG247
  • Genshin Impact Version Luna 4 introduces three new playable characters, including the long-awaited Moon Maiden Columbina VG247
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Genshin 6.6 Release Date, Time, And Countdown (Genshin Impact Luna VII)

Return to Sumeru and meet Nicole and Lohen as playable characters in an exciting update of Genshin Impact 6.6 (Luna VII).

9d ago Nahda Nabiilah
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When does Genshin Impact version 'Luna 7' (6.6) release in your time zone?

Here's what time Genshin Impact maintenance will end in your time zone

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Genshin Impact Nintendo Switch Release Date Has Gamers Seriously Hyped

Genshin Impact may arrive on Nintendo Switch soon.

6d ago Bruno Yonezawa
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Prune the Witch Hunter is a decent support in Genshin Impact, but you still need to build her first.

Here's how to build Prune in Genshin Impact.

7d ago Nahda Nabiilah
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Nicole Team Comp In Genshin Impact

Nicole is a universal buffer in Genshin Impact since her ATK buff can fit in various teams.

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Nicole Is A Very F2P Friendly With This Build In Genshin Impact

Nicole is an ATK buffer in Genshin Impact who can also shield and deal damage.

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Tracking: Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru / Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6

Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6
+4 more Genshin Impact fans on PS4 only have six weeks to find another platform as support winds down with one final update Genshin Impact Luna 5 takes the squad back to Mondstadt, finally makes Varka playable Genshin Impact Version Luna 4 introduces three new playable characters, including the long-awaited Moon Maiden Columbina Dragon boy Durin is the star of the show in Genshin Impact's wintry Luna 3 update, launching in early December
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What time does Genshin Impact go down for maintenance?

Genshin Impact will go down for maintenance on Tuesday, May 19 or Wednesday, May 20 (depending on your time zone) at the following times and will be unavailable for approximately five hours: 3 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 19 for the west coast of North America 6 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 19 for the east coast of North America 7 p.m. BRT on Tuesday, May 19 for Brazil 11 p.m. BST on Tuesday, May 19 for the U.K. 12 a.m. CEST on Wednesday, May 20 for western Europe 7 a.m. JST on Wednesday, May 20 for Japan 8 a.m. AEST on Wednesday, May 20 for the east coast of Australia Ma

When does Genshin Impact version 'Luna 7' (6.6) release in your time zone?
What time does Genshin Impact version 'Luna 7' (6.6) start?

Genshin Impact should come back from maintenance with the 6.6 version at the following times: 8 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 19 for the west coast of North America 11 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 19 for the east coast of North America 12 a.m. BRT on Wednesday, May 20 for Brazil 4 a.m. BST on Wednesday, May 20 for the U.K. 5 a.m. CEST on Wednesday, May 20 for western Europe 12 p.m. JST on Wednesday, May 20 for Japan 1 p.m. AEST on Wednesday, May 20 for the east coast of Australia The servers may come up early or late, depending on how maintenance goes, but these are the ap

When does Genshin Impact version 'Luna 7' (6.6) release in your time zone?
What’s new in Genshin Impact version 'Luna 7' (6.6)?

In this version, we're taking on Dottore as a boss finally, while regrouping with other familiar faces from the Sumeru arc like the Wanderer and Nahida. This patch also introduces Nicole, a Pyro Catalyst-user as a playable five-star character, alongside Lohen, a Cryo Polearm five-star character. This version also gets a new four-star character: Prune, an Anemo Catalyst-user. There'll also be a "Phantasmal Pals" event, where you can earn Primogems and a "Super Awesome Magic Key" weapon skin.

When does Genshin Impact version 'Luna 7' (6.6) release in your time zone?
What other free rewards can you get for NTE?

At launch NTE players can also claim the A-Class Aurelia character for free. Aurelia is a login bonus for Neverness to Everness, and all you need to do to get the character is login to NTE for three consecutive days. That wraps up our guide on Neverness to Everness codes. If you need help with other gacha games after a session of NTE, then you're in the right place. We have plenty of other pages you can head to next, including our guides on Genshin Impact codes, Honkai Star Rail codes, Infinity Nikki codes, Wuthering Waves codes, and Zenless Zone Zero codes.

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