Genshin Impact 5.8 release date, timings & more details

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Fans are ready for Ineffa and Natlan’s Finale
The gacha fans are all ready for the upcoming Genshin Impact 5.8 update, which will mark the end of the Natlan region.
It will also introduce Ineffa, a new 5-star character, along with free skins, rewards and a lot of fresh content for the fans and players. Let’s find out more details in this article.
Genshin Impact 5.8 release date, time, and maintenance
Mark your calendars for Genshin Impact 5.8, which drops on July 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, but servers go down for 5 hours starting at 06:00 AM CST.
- New Delhi, India: 8:30 AM IST, July 30
- Tokyo, Japan: 12:00 PM JST, July 30
- California, USA: 8:00 PM PST, July 29
- Beijing, China: 11:00 AM CST, July 30
- Toronto, Canada: 11:00 PM EDT, July 29
- Rome, Italy: 5:00 AM CET, July 30
- Melbourne, Australia: 1:00 PM AEST, July 30
- Auckland, New Zealand: 3:00 PM NZST, July 30
The maintenance is going to start at 06:00 AM CST/ 3:30 AM IST. During this time, the players won’t be able to log in to the game.
Players will also be rewarded with 300 primogems after the post-update. You must be Adventure Rank 4 or above to claim these rewards.
The official Genshin Impact post also shared the excitement and informed about the events:
Dear Traveler, the event wishes “Astral Actuation,” “Starry Night’s Whispers,” and “Epitome Invocation” will be available on July 30!
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Pre-load details
Pre-load size details are out for the fans:
- PC: 6 GB
- Mobile: 2.4 GB approx
This update will also going to show us the last unexplored area of Natlan and a summer event. On the other hand, we are also getting a new 5-star character, Ineffa.
Are you ready for the new update and a new 5-star character in the game? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.
FAQs
When does Genshin Impact 5.8 release?
July 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST (8:30 AM IST).
What’s new in Version 5.8?
Ineffa, free skins, Natlan’s final area, and Nod-Krai setup.
How long is the maintenance?
5 hours, starting at 06:00 AM CST on July 30.
Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.
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