Update 5.6 will be the May patch Pyro Kingdom.
Despite the break from busy events, the update will feature interesting and extremely unexpected innovations. The article collected all the leaks on Genshin Impact 5.6 and looked at the release date of the patch, new game heroes, story quests and locations.
Some facts and details described in the guide are just insider assumptions and rumors, and therefore may change by the time the update is released. Add a page to bookmarksto keep track of changes and additions to information.
When will Genshin Impact 5.6 be released?
Update 5.6 will be released 7 May 2025 years and will last until June 17. On Monday, May 5, the HoYoPlay launcher will open access to the pre-load version, allowing you to the files needed to install the patch in advance. Upon completion of the technical work, the developers will send all players two letters with compensations totaling 600 source stones.
Developer Stream
Broadcast, dedicated to the release of the new version 5.6, was held April 25 2025 years. On it, the developers showed all the content that became available in the update, and also shared three gift promo codes for 300 Primogems in total.
What will be the banners
The legendary game will be released in 5.6 Ify (4⭐ Anemo, catalyst).
The first phase
Duration: from May 7 to May 27, 2025.
They will introduce it in the first half Navii (5⭐ Geo, two-handed), and also 4⭐:
Legendaries have signatures: spear "Portable chainsaw".
The second phase
Duration: from May 27 to June 17, 2025.
The developers confirmed the return Kinicha (5⭐ Dendro, two-handed). Epic heroes will have an increased chance of dropping:
The list of 5⭐ weapons will include a spear "The Eye of Perception".
Prayer of the Chronicles
In patch 5.6 there will be regional banner, dedicated to Inazuma with the following content:
- Tiori (Geo, one-handed sword).
- Catalysts Uraku Misugiri.
New characters
It has been officially announced that patch 5.6 will see the release of two new characters in the form of the chef Escoffier and the veterinarian Aifa.
Escoffier
Varesa's business partner. The girl is known for her strict attitude to work and her skill in preparing exquisite dishes. According to rumors, her appearance strongly resembles Asuna from the anime Sword Art Online, only with yellow hair. The girl is Cryo Spearwoman, who plays the role of a healer and a unique in the squad. Her skills are capable of significantly reducing the resistance of enemies to Cryo and Hydro damage, depending on the number of these elements in the team.
Ifa
4⭐ Ifa — the most popular veterinarian of the Saurians in Natlan and a native of the Clan of the Flower Feather. Almost all the game characters of the Pyro Kingdom talked about the young man at the release of the region, but he did not personally appear until update 5.5. The doctor is engaged in the care and treatment of pets from all corners of his native lands, and therefore it is almost impossible to meet him outside of his workplace. According to preliminary data from insiders, Ifa is Anemo catalyst with a rather unusual set of abilities that do not make it easier to explore the world or fight in a team with the Natlans.
What weapons will appear?
Along with the new legendary heroine, 5⭐ Escoffier's signature will become available in the banner "Symphonist of Aromas". Legendary Spear Increases critical damage and attack power of the wearer, and also increases attack power by a certain percentage when the character is on and off the battlefield. Additionally, attack power increases when the wearer or active hero receives healing.
For completing the main event of the version you will be able to get a free 4⭐ bow "Cadence of Solitude", increasing HP carrier and deals explosive damage, depending on the owner's HP, over an area when hitting an enemy.
Will there be a new location in Genshin Impact 5.6
UTeyvat reported the possible emergence of a small location in the form of an island located in the sea to the southwest of Atokpana. This zone is most likely related to the subsequent expansion of the area and the release of the Ashen Sea in patch 5.8 or later.
After the start of beta testing Hiro shared information about the return of the witch island in Mondstadt, which appeared in event "Breath of Anemone", as a permanent location associated with the region's new weekly boss, Anemo.
Plot and quests
Despite the release of a new area related to the journey to the Ashen Sea, insiders are talking about new missions in Mondstadt.
Archons Mission
HomDGCat и HoneyHunter posted information regarding the release of a new chapter witch alice along with Barbeloth in Dodoko form.
Legend Quests
The Escoffier Legends Task will allow you to get to know the character, learn more about her backstory and current situation in the Hydro Kingdom. The quest will focus on the girl's work and the restaurant in Cours de Fontaine that she owns, and may also touch on her business cooperation with Natlan. Completion will result in a reward in the form of a recipe for a special cake.
New bosses
Insider Soul reported a new weekly boss in Mondstadt, which has two phases and is presented in the form of chess:
- During the first phase, the battle is with two unknown figures.
- In the second phase, you will have to fight the King and Queen, who must be killed almost simultaneously, otherwise the first one killed will be reborn.
The world boss arena will be located on a new island. The enemy is Automaton of the Mysterious Source of the Overseer, created by the dragon civilization. It is his materials that will be needed for Escoffier's rise.
Imaginarium Theatre Renovation
The May patch will only see one update to the Imaginarium Theater. The new season will launch in the second half of the release. 1 June and will be represented by Electro, Cryo and Dendro elements. Especially for this theme, a new elemental reaction Ice Spike (Cryo+Dendro), as well as Lightning Thorn (Ice Spike + Electro).
Starting with this patch, 3/6/9 stars in trials will award 8 Holy Oils for upgrading artifacts, 1 Transition Resin, 1 Consecrated Elixir respectively.
Secrets of acting
After the start of the June season of the Imaginarium Theatre, special poses for Keqing.
New KKI cards
The list of playable cards for Sacred Summoning of the Seven will be expanded with characters Noblesse Oblige and the Joyful Singing dish. A new card back themed to the desert area of Sumeru is also expected, but there is no information yet on how to obtain it.
What events will there be?
The update is expected to include four new events: the main story event, combat, tactical board game, and multiplayer.
Whirling Waltz
Dates: from May 9 to May 25, 2025
Main event of the patch will be entirely dedicated to Escoffier and will take place on the territory of Fontaine. The business simulator will allow you to participate in the management of a restaurant, taking the role of a chef, as well as in the filming of commercials under the direction of Spina di Rosul. Among the participants in the storyline of the event are almost all the game characters of the Hydro Kingdom and a large number of NPCs.
Operation Rainfall Simulation
Dates: from May 19 to June 3.
В "Operation Rainfall Simulations" The employees of the Special Patrol of the Court de Fontaine have prepared a special board strategy game for the locals, which the Traveler will also be able to play. To complete it, you will need to find a solution to various combat scenarios.
Chronicle of Changing Stratagems
Dates: from May 27 to June 9.
The main combat event, during which you will have to participate in various thematic stages, gathering two teams to battle with a variety of types of opponents.
Burning Legends: Cross-Border Carnage
Dates: from June 5 to June 16.
A multiplayer challenge dedicated to collecting coins against the clock in a team of four players. Using various power-ups, characters and saurians, complete special maps and earn points to get rewards.
Spilling the arteries of the earth
Dates: June 9 to 16
During the specified period, you will be able to collect double rewards from the arteries of the earth three times a day, which will simplify the farming of mora and experience books.
Game improvements
As usual, the developers have prepared innovations that will affect the quality of the gameplay:
- Introduction of the opportunity deleting old game files On both PC and mobile devices: data from already completed tasks, quests and events can be cleared through the game settings.
- When you install the game, you will be able to select the size of the ed data: Basic or Extended. The Basic one contains the main files of characters, locations and quests, while the Extended one contains temporary events, encounters and legend quests. The necessary resources can be ed on request when opening the corresponding quests.
- Legends quests can be started via "Fast start" without fulfilling some of the mandatory requirements.
- You can buy event spins and perform prayers directly using creation crystals without translation into source stones.
- The missing amount of Source Stones or Creation Crystals when performing 10 prayers will be shown on the screen.
- On the game map you can select and delete everything at once tags of the same type.
- The Traveler's Handbook will feature visual information about the weapon ascension materials and talent books presented in the dungeons on the given day.
- The Treasure Com will now be able to track Warrior Challenges, Tribal Caches, and Mora Treasures.
- Descriptions of heroes' talents and constellations will have a shortened description.
- The Material Calculator will see a number of optimizations, including quick character swapping.
- The Imaginarium Theater will simplify the display of blessings by adding a convenient structure with them. Now on the summary screen of the last act there will be a button to start it over.
We hope this guide helped you learn more about the 5.6 update in Genshin Impact. comments you can share your expectations and impressions of the patch. In a special article, follow version schedule.
And I'll tell you, the update is no joke... 3 hours of loading... mmm
Since when do they roll out updates at midnight? Usually at 06.00:XNUMX Moscow time?
At 6.00:5.00 AM the servers are usually open, sometimes even at 1.00:XNUMX AM. Technical work starts at XNUMX:XNUMX AM Moscow time.
Will the Prayer of the Chronicles be released at the beginning of update 5.6?
Most likely in the second half.
What to spin? Kinich or signature on Naviya?
Navia with a signa on E0 hits 700k+, I'll save up for Navia's signa, otherwise with Itto's weapon it's not the same)
Help! By the second half of update 5.6 I will have +- 150 spins, I want to knock out Raiden (now the guarantee is 50/100), but then I want to knock out Skirk in the first half of update 5.7. Do you think I will have enough spins if I earn +- 50 spins for the update?
Raiden is outdated garbage. Better spin Escoffier and Skirk, they are much better and more modern
I don't know if there are enough spins, but let the guy spin whoever he wants. I know that Raiden is weaker than modern DDs, but still.
Will it be possible to pump the circle from Natlan to the end or will it be fashionable to do this towards the end of Natlan updates?
In 5.7 it will be possible almost for sure, the last location of Natlan should be introduced.
Hooray! I waited! Finally I'll get Ayaka!
Escoffier, Ifa, Navia, Kinich, Raiden? I have a hard time believing it because of the last one. I'd rather believe in Mavuika, because she's the only Archon without a rerun. I don't know how much I need Escoffier, I don't really need to beat cons for Navia, but I didn't have time to knock out Kinich the first time. Not an Archon, but I need him more. Mega-cool because of his old 8-bit style, and also very, very powerful.
Most likely there will be a nahida with a wanderer and someone else
I'll wait for navia and raiden. I want to get navia and for raiden signu
and what is the contradiction between Raiden and the release of the Archon parade? everything seems fine, doesn't it?
Usually, after finishing it would start again in a new series of patches, that is, now they should have continued with 6.0. But perhaps now the "parade" will be without breaks with constant reruns of Archons one after another, if this is true.
so will raiden be in the second half? just really needed
If it happens, it will most likely be the second one, but it is not known for sure yet.
The new boss is a puppet from ZZZ?)
I ed them too, but in Genshin there are two sumurai like that that need to be killed at the same time
Where are these? I can't for some reason.
If you haven't found them yet, they are definitely in the Violet Hall of Talents dungeon in Inazuma. Kairagi enemies. They are often shoved into the abyss, I can't stand them (
Yes, from it and they are the ones. One kalydon in a jumpsuit and on a bike has already been sent to hell, maybe they'll bring in parrying too.
True, they will do it as usual and it will be a feature of only snow characters.
It's a joke of course, but too often after honkai and Zenles, all sorts of things appear in Khrenshin, but much worse
PLEASE let them bring it in any form, I need it
Change the weekly boss image to the current one, currently present on the site - the boss from the story with our dragon
Tomorrow we will try to update all the information, this was not known yet)
Is it known who Ifa will be with in the banners? I really hope it will be with Kinich or Esknepomnyuwhatnext. Since it wouldn't hurt to get them on the banners of these two, and I don't really need Navia c1 (I don't think it will reach c2, at least one Ifa will definitely drop before that), and I don't like Raiden at all, I definitely wouldn't spin her
No, it will only be known a few days before the banners 🙁
Of course, Navi doesn't really need consts. The C2 looks cool, but with its KS signal, it's not a problem to collect for 70%, and it doesn't need more.
Ifa will be with Escoffier at 90%, but I don't recommend spinning for the sake of 4, it's a shame when an unnecessary legendary drops, you invested a lot of spins and got 1 Ifa (to be honest, quite useless). And then the developers will give it away for free at some event. I screwed up like that with Freminet once. I wasted 90 spins, an unnecessary Tartaglia dropped, and then a couple of months later they gave it away for free in an event...
I don't trust the developers. They forgot about Miku for a long time. I won't even spin Raiden and Navia for this beautiful man, and Kinich and Escoffier are not "unwanted". Rather, they are simply unnecessary to obtain
Mika was in the Furina and Rizli rerun this year, what's wrong with you?