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The latest news and rumors about Genshin Impact for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about Genshin Impact updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of Genshin Impact for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
Release Date Announced for Genshin Impact's Russia-Inspired Region — Players Get a Primogem Promo Code
Genshin Impact is gearing up for one of its most anticipated updates yet — HoYoverse has officially unveiled the Snezhnaya region, set to launch on August 12, 2026.
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April 24, 2026
Rumor: Release Date Leaked for Snezhnaya, the Russian Empire-Inspired Region in Genshin Impact
Prominent insider DK2 has revealed that Snezhnaya, the highly anticipated region inspired by the Russian Empire, might arrive in Genshin Impact sooner than expected. According to the leak, the expansion is slated for an August 12 release.
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April 19, 2026
A story as old as time: Argentine TV blames Genshin Impact and Frieren anime for the death of a 14-year-old girl
On April 9, in the Buenos Aires province, 14-year-old Maitena Luz Rojas Garófalo was found dead. The tragedy shocked Argentina — and almost immediately became a повод for what local media often does: finding something to blame. Several Argentine TV channels claimed on air that the cause of the girl’s death was Genshin Impact and the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Sousou no Frieren).
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April 12, 2026
Watch the first trailer for the Honkai: Star Rail anime from the creators of Jujutsu Kaisen
MAPPA, the studio behind Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Attack on Titan, will produce an anime adaptation of Honkai: Star Rail.
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April 10, 2026
Is Riot making its own Genshin Impact in the League of Legends universe? A new ambitious project sparks discussion
It looks like Riot Games may be working on a major new project set in the universe of League of Legends — and it’s reportedly aiming for a format similar to Genshin Impact. According to rumors, the game is being developed for PC and mobile, with Riot’s Shanghai team leading the effort.
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March 28, 2026
Can You Guess the Character? Stunning New Genshin Impact Cosplay Revealed
Cosplayer LisaKisa, who recently wowed fans as Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII Remake, is back with a brand-new project. This time, she has transformed into Lauma from Genshin Impact.
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March 28, 2026
“Tech Genius Behind Bars” — Shanghai Police Arrested Individuals for Leaking Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail Spoilers
In Shanghai, authorities have taken criminal action against copyright violators in the gaming industry, arresting three individuals for publishing illegal spoilers related to Mihoyo games, including Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.
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February 27, 2026
Ufotable Drops First Genshin Impact Anime Teaser After 3+ Years of Silence
Studio Ufotable officially confirmed the Genshin Impact anime as a priority project today, February 21, 2026, and unveiled the first concept teaser. The footage showcases the studio's signature visual style — known from Demon Slayer — promising an epic adaptation of miHoYo's universe.
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February 21, 2026
Leak: HoYoverse Plans Genshin Impact 2 as "Next Phase" Post-7.x
According to reliable insiders, Genshin Impact has several major story and gameplay milestones lined up with upcoming updates. The information was shared by sources 八云寺幽幽子 and the Columbina Mains | The Damselette community — both long known for accurate leaks, though everything described below remains unconfirmed.
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January 25, 2026
Steam references found in Genshin Impact files — the game may come to Valve’s platform in 2026
Dataminers have discovered references to Steam integration in the localization files of Genshin Impact. New error messages related to linking and unlinking a Steam account, as well as cross-platform progression synchronization, have appeared in HoYoverse’s account management system.
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January 18, 2026
Russian Cosplayer Miray Transforms into Genshin Impact’s Arlecchino
Cosplayer Miray, who recently turned heads with her portrayal of Hornet from Hollow Knight: Silksong, has unveiled her latest project. This time, she has stepped into the shoes of The Knave herself—Arlecchino from Genshin Impact.
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January 11, 2026
Anime Adaptation of Genshin Impact Was Never Canceled — HoYoverse Officially Puts an End to the Rumors
The player community can breathe a sigh of relief: the anime adaptation of Genshin Impact is alive and well and remains in active production. After months of speculation and uneasy silence, HoYoverse has finally issued a clear and unambiguous statement regarding the project’s status.
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January 4, 2026
A fan game based on the indie hit MiSide is already available for free download
The alpha version of MiSide: Zero has become available for download online. This is a fan game based on the acclaimed indie hit MiSide at the beginning of the year.
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December 29, 2025
PS Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025 Winners Revealed
Sony has announced the winners of the PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025, as chosen by community vote. The top prize went to Ghost of Yotei.
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December 18, 2025
The Game Awards 2025 Player's Voice Enters Final Round
The final stage of fan voting for "Game of the Year" in The Game Awards 2025 has officially begun on the event's website, with five projects advancing to this climactic phase. The winner will be announced live on December 12th during the awards ceremony.
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December 8, 2025
The Game Awards 2025 Kicks Off Second Round of Player's Voice Voting
The organizers of The Game Awards 2025 have launched the second round of the Player's Voice vote, which will ultimately determine the Game of the Year as chosen by the fans. Ten projects have advanced to this stage (from an initial pool of 30):
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December 4, 2025
Genshin Impact's "Luna 3" Update Features Durin and Jahoda
On December 3, Genshin Impact received a major update titled "Version Luna 3: A Nocturne of the Far North". The update is already available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Android, and iOS.
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December 4, 2025
Oichi Cosplays as Rosaria from Genshin Impact
Renowned Russian cosplayer OICHI has unveiled her latest Genshin Impact creation, transforming into Rosaria. This stunning reveal follows her recent captivating cosplay of Lauma.
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December 3, 2025
The Game Awards 2025 Player's Voice Voting Kicks Off
The Game Awards 2025 organizers have launched voting for the Player's Voice category, which will determine the best game of the year according to gamers. In the first round, players need to choose 10 out of 30 games.
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December 1, 2025
Sony Launches PlayStation Blog GOTY Awards 2025 Voting, Letting Fans Choose the Year’s Best Games
Sony has launched the annual PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025, inviting players to vote for the standout games of the year. Fans will decide winners across 19 categories, covering everything from Best Character and Soundtrack to Graphics, Art Direction, and Studio of the Year. Voting is open until December 8.
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December 1, 2025
New Genshin Impact Trailer Spotlights Jahoda
HoYoverse has released another new trailer for Genshin Impact. The latest video from the company focuses on Jahoda, a new four-star character from the "A Nocturne of the Far North" update.
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December 1, 2025
New Genshin Impact Trailer Focuses on Durin
HoYoverse has released a trailer for Genshin Impact, featuring Durin, the upcoming playable character set to debut in the 6.2 update titled "A Nocturne of the Far North."
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November 28, 2025
Genshin Impact Devs Unveil "Luna 3" Update Featuring Durin and Jahoda
HoYoverse has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming update "A Nocturne of the Far North" for Genshin Impact, set to launch on December 3 across all platforms where the game is available.
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November 21, 2025
All Winners Announced for the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 — Game of the Year, Best Narrative, Studio of the Year, and More
The Golden Joystick Awards 2025 ceremony has wrapped, with players—not a jury—selecting the best games of the year across multiple categories. This year’s show was hosted by Maggie Robertson, best known for voicing Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village.
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November 21, 2025
Larissa Rochefort Cosplays as Nefer from Genshin Impact
Model Larissa Rochefort has transformed into Nefer, the new five-star character from Genshin Impact, who debuted in the game following the release of the "Luna 2" update.
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October 28, 2025
Genshin Impact Gets Nefer Nude Mod
A modder named weiwuxc888 has released a modification for Genshin Impact that completely removes the clothing from Nefer, the new five-star Dendro character introduced in the "Luna 2" update.
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October 25, 2025
Genshin Impact’s Luna II Update Launches Soon
HoYoverse has announced that a major new update for Genshin Impact — Luna II: Song of the Welkin Moon — Reprise — is set to launch on October 22, 2025. The update’s biggest addition is the fully featured UGC system “Miliastra Wonderland,” allowing players to create their own stages and game modes, share them with others, and earn rewards.
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October 21, 2025
Oichi Cosplays as Lauma from Genshin Impact
Cosplayer OICHI has released a new photo set. Previously, she made an appearance as Eto Yoshimura from the mobile game Tokyo Ghoul: Break The Chains, and now she has cosplayed Lauma from Genshin Impact.
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October 19, 2025
Genshin Impact Gets Lauma Nude Mod
Genshin Impact's recent update on September 10th added a brand new playable character, Lauma. And, predictably, it didn't take long for modders to get to work. Modder weiwuxc888 has already released a mod that removes Lauma's clothing.
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September 12, 2025
Genshin Impact update 6.0 adds new region Nod-Krai and three playable characters
Genshin Impact has received a major story update, “A Dance of Snowy Tides and Hoarfrost Groves.” The patch introduces the game’s seventh main region — the icy land of Nod-Krai — along with new characters and rewards.
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September 10, 2025
HoYoverse to Increase Minimum Genshin Impact System Requirements
HoYoverse announced updated minimum system requirements for Genshin Impact following the release of version 6.0. The developers stated that devices which don't meet these requirements may still be able to run the game, but could experience performance issues, including FPS drops.
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August 7, 2025
Genshin Impact: Nod-Krai Region Map Revealed
HoYoverse continues to give players a sneak peek at Nod-Krai, the highly anticipated next region that will be explorable in Genshin Impact Version 6.0. This time, the developers have shared a map and a few tantalizing screenshots.
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July 24, 2025
Genshin Impact Reveals 11 New Characters: Alice, Columbina, Varka, Sandrone, and More
Hoyoverse has released a brand new trailer titled "Moonlit Ballad of the Night" for Genshin Impact, showcasing a host of upcoming characters. Excitingly, all the characters featured in the trailer are confirmed to be playable.
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July 22, 2025
Genshin Impact Developers Reveal Bennett and Yelan Skins
Genshin Impact developers have dropped a new trailer showcasing the upcoming skins in Patch 5.8. Get ready to deck out Yelan in her "Tranquil Banquet" outfit and Bennett in his " Adventures in Blazing Hue" attire.
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July 20, 2025
Genshin Impact Reveals New Character: Lauma
miHoYo, the developer behind Genshin Impact, has dropped a new teaser trailer for Nod-Krai, the game's upcoming region. The video is titled "Through the Silent Frostbound Night."
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July 19, 2025