Genshin Impact Update 6.7 (Moon 8): Release Date, Banners, New Character, and Location

Update 6.7 will conclude the story of Nod's End and release the final expansion of its territory in Genshin ImpactThe Frost Moon will reveal the backstory of the Traveler and the moon goddess, and the Fontinalia Film Festival in Fontaine will focus on the Puppet. Banners are expected to feature two Harbingers: Sandrone, restored after her battle with the Heretic, and Columbine, returning home.

The August patch will serve as a bridge between the two regions and prepare players for their next journey into the icy lands.

When will Genshin Impact 6.7 be released?

The patch is starting July 1 and end 11 August 2026 year, after which it will change version 7.0 with the release SnowyA pre-download will become available around July 29th, allowing you to download most of the files to speed up the update on release day. Once the maintenance is complete, you'll receive a 600 ruble compensation email. primogems.

Follow the release schedule in a special article.

Developer Stream

Live Stream the demonstration of new content took place a day earlier - Thursday 18 June 2026, at 15:00 PM Moscow time. They gave out temporary promo codes for 300 Primogems:

• Marionette (click) — ×100 source stones and ×10 magic ore enhancement.
• TotheMoon (click) — ×100 source stones and ×5 hero experience.
• TeaPartyTime (click) — ×100 source stones and ×50 mora.

What will be the banners

The latest version of Nod-Kray will feature only one new heroine: 5⭐ "Puppet" Sandrone.

The first phase

From 1 to 21 July

5⭐ will be released at the beginning of the patch Sandrone (Cryo, two-handed) and they will be ruined Citlali (Cryo, catalyst)Among the 4⭐ with them will be:

• Beidou (Electro, Two-handed).
• Diona (Cryo, rifle).
• Freminé (Cryo, two-handed).

From the weapons you can take the 5⭐ signature claymore Sandrone A Teaspoon of Transcendence and Citlali catalyst "The Vigil of the Star Caller", and also 4⭐:

• One-handed sword of Favonius;
• Claymore Raincutter;
• Sacrificial Bow;
• Spear "Dragon Storm";
• Sacrificial Fragments.

The second phase

From July 21 to August 11

This part will return 5⭐ Columbine (Hydro, catalyst) и Raiden (Electro, polearm)The following 4⭐ will appear more often:

• Ororon (Electro, Rifle).
• Berry (Anemo, shooter).
• Setos (Electro, small arms).

The weapons section will contain a 5⭐ Columbine catalyst. "The Challenge of the Nocturne" and the spear of Raiden "Engulfing Lightning", and also 4⭐:

• two-handed Bell Sword;
• one-handed ceremonial sword;
• "Whirlwind on the Waves" catalyst;
• Favonius Lance;
• Favonius Warbow.

Prayer of Light

In the first half, from July 1 to 21

For the first time, a special one will be launched Prayer of Light, not tied to any territory. It will contain heroes and their signatures, who will receive a buff for reactions of the Star Guide:

Counting spins

Thanks to hiragara it became known that:

• FTP players will receive approximately 86 event summons and 19 standard ones.
• Players with Blessing of the Hollow Moon - 110 and 19.
• Donators to the moon and to BP — 122 and 19.

In the first phase, you will be able to get approximately 60 event spins (with Luna - 71, with BP - 74).

New character - Sandrone

5⭐ Sandrone (Cryo, two-handed) — The harbinger of Fatui, developing technological innovations for Snezhnaya and elsewhere. Her most common creation is the Katerinas—mechanical dolls found in guilds in every region. After her defeat in battle with the Heretic, her former body broke down, but her consciousness was preserved by her subordinates for transplantation to a new host. In place of Pulonia, she now carries the automaton Fagio—a Functional Autonomous Life-Stable Engineering Organism.

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She will become a unique damage dealer whose skills aimed at activating the reaction Star Guide:

• Normal attacks strikes with a sword, charged — Summons the robot Fagio and releases an ice beam that periodically hits an area and gradually builds up the overheating bar.
• Skill Allows the doll to hover and move quickly through the air, similar to Mizuki. While in flight, the heroine periodically fires ice-based homing missiles at nearby enemies.
• Ultimate Summons several cannons that fire a multitude of fast projectiles in an area in front of the character.

Sandrone has two unique features:

• If you turn in dailies for her, then in addition to the standard rewards, Katerina will give you sweets.
• She invented a portable tea table for holding ceremonies to which Columbine, Arlecchino, Albedo, Tartaglia, Navia, Citlali, Furina and other characters can be invited.

What weapons will appear?

The only new weapon will be the legendary Sandrone signature weapon:

Weapon	The effect
A teaspoon of transcendence ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Base stat: 48 - 674 CRIT DMG: 9.6% - 44.1%	If the sword's wielder is on the battlefield, his ATK increases by 28-56%When a charged attack hits an enemy, the character receives 16-32% to the Star Superconductor's damage for 5 seconds. This effect stacks up to 3 times and no more than once every 0.2 seconds.

Will there be a new location in Genshin Impact 6.7

The latest expansion of Nod's Edge is This is the Frost Moon, located on a separate map. It's extremely vast, almost twice the size of the tropical part of Sumeru. In addition to cosmic landscapes, there will be zones with altered gravity and other anomalies:

• Eye of Ibni Belum with a monitoring station.
• The Circle of Ungyen, where dragons studied lunar life forms.
• A station for capturing cosmic life forms, located above the surface of the Moon.
• Moonlit Sea with a high concentration of energy.
• another side of the moon.

Insider Kazusa has prepared a demo of the location (it may change before release):

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Offering systems

It will be possible on the planet's territory collect the remaining Lunocules to upgrade the Statue of the Archon, as well as common seals of the Moon, which can be used to exchange for valuable gifts at two locations in the Ancient Moon Ruins. You'll get them from rare chests. Frost Moon Seals.

Who will get skins?

Kuroo found information about new looks:

• Sitlali will receive a summer outfit, which will be available at a discount for 1,350 until the end of the update. creation crystalsAfterwards the price will rise to 1,680.
• Charlotte will receive a winter outfit. If you manage to collect a certain amount of event currency, you'll get it for free. After the event ends, it will only be available for purchase for 1,680 crystals.

Plot and quests

Extension the main story of the Archons will not be released in this update. Instead, a large-scale chain dedicated to the new area will be available, along with numerous smaller missions. Their names are taken from hhw.

World Quests

Moon Gazing — a major story chapter consisting of three acts. In it, you'll follow Columbine into mysterious territories beyond Teyvat. As you explore Columbine's homeland, you'll encounter local anomalies and mysteries. Three sequential quests await:

1. Pioneers.
2. Guests from the Stars.
3. Project Moongazer.

Of the secondary tasks, two are known:

1. "The Origin of Sequence".
2. Under the Moonlit Sea.

For a number of characters that received the buff, special ones will be released short missions from the "Witch's Prophecy" category, which will explain the nature of skill enhancement. These tasks will be issued by the witch Barbelot in the prophecy shop in Fontaine.

Event plot "Summer! Return? Fontinalia!" will be permanent, similar to Zi Bai's assignment "Ode to the Silver Moon, Illuminated by Lanterns"If you manage to complete it within the limited time, you will receive additional resources for upgrading Sandrone.

New enemies and creatures

According to hhw insiders, the following will meet on the cosmic plains:

• Lunar Frost Fin Whale - a whale mutated by the power of the moon.
• Moon jellyfish — a luminous aquatic creature with a simple structure.

Local Legends

Two special creations from Chronicles of Valor hidden within the satellite's territory. Most likely, they will be:

• Mysterious Source Control Precursor Array — a powerful opponent that absorbs Hydro in battle. Freeze it, then shatter it or use an elemental reaction to break its charge.
• Prismatic Slime.

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New Reaction - Star Guide

With the release of Puppet Sandrone, Snezhnaya's first character, unique reactions will become available. Only heroes with special abilities can activate them. God's eye Ice Kingdom—Star Wedge. The first playable interaction will be a combination of Cryo and Electro.

When a certain fighter calls out Star Guide, it activates the Guiding Star's Limit area. Enemies within this zone retain elemental effects for longer, and their resistance to physical damage is reduced. All allies within the marked area receive a bonus to elemental damage and Star Reactions.

Game Mode Updates

Endgame challenges will adapt to new mechanics and offer the opportunity to battle special opponents (source: Nanoka).

Imaginarium Theater

The July season, featuring Hydro, Electro, and Cryo elements, will feature the following bosses:

• 3rd floor - Knuckle Duckle.
• 6rd floor - Hilletta.
• Floor 8 - Mysterious Source Control Predecessor Array.
• 10rd floor - Perpetual Mechanical Array.
• Lunar Arcana 1 - black armor.
• Lunar Arcana 2 - Elite Hermits.

The opening characters will be Ye Lan, Aino, Fleance, Ororon, Skirk, and Layla. Special guest fighters include Arlecchino, Chevreuse, Kazuha, and Tignari.

Special poses will be available for purchase: Kudze Sara with a fan, Skirk with a crystal in her hand, Nilu dancing, and Mizuki with a tray.

Spiral Abyss

A new reaction challenge will launch in mid-July. During the first half, the Superconductor and Star Conductor will be buffed:

1. The embodiment of the thunderclap of Vaiob и Scion of the Frosty Night: Shining Lightning.
2. Ruin Drake: Earthguard и Aeonblight Drake.
3. The Mysterious Source's Control Predecessor Array.

The second half will be represented by an increase in the Charged reaction and its lunar variation:

1. Wasteland Hunter and Maguu Kenki.
2. Moroviki and feathered mold.
3. Ictomisaur Warrior: Bringer of the Ice Wave and The Last Survivor of Tenochtitoc.

Stygian Onslaught

After July 8th you will be able to fight with:

• Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whispers of Nightmares, which can be effectively countered by the heroes of Nod-Kray.
• A precursor array to the Mysterious Source control, requiring at least one Cryo character in the party.
• Mysterious Source Automaton: Configurator, for which it is recommended to have a group of Natlan fighters.

Genius Invocation TCG

The game's collection will be expanded with personal cards boss Nefer, as well as the creatures of the Spiritualist Hermit and the Knight of the Black Snake: Cutting Wind.

Astral Limit

The season's theme is summer, so the Battle Pass lobby will feature sun, slides, and a beach. Here you can swim, have fun, and serenade your friends.

Several updates will be released in the editor:

• the cursor is now displayed constantly;
• Added pre-aiming feature for skills;
• the new component will allow direct control of the movement of objects;
• A new batch of environmental elements will appear.

What is known about the events

The usual schedule for the final summer patch will undergo several important changes.

Summer! Return? Fontinalia!

Dates: from July 1 to August 11 (entire patch).

The traditional summer event will not be held in a separate location for the first time, but will be moved to Fontaine. The festival is not related to fairy tales, and the witches of the Sabbath will not be involved in its plot. Participation will include a free gift. Heeler Charlotte и skin on her.

During the missions, you'll visit Risley's Ark, the Wingalet, and encounter the familiar Harbingers and many inhabitants of the aquatic region. The film festival is divided into several activities in preparation for the aquarium's opening:

• Treasures of the Depths - Dive into the water to search for fish and valuables within a limited time.

  

  

• "The Measure of Trade" — decorate the aquarium and sell souvenirs to increase people's interest in it.

  

  

• "Miraculous effects" - Catch fish in specially prepared ponds.
  

Aiming line

Dates: July 17 to 27.

A precision game will take place in Port Lumidus, where the most talented marksmen from the Ordo Favonius, the Chamber of Jardinage, and even the Flowerfeather Clan will gather. Show off your skills by launching projectiles across the playing field and calculating their movement among obstacles.

Dance floor oasis

Dates: from July 24 to August 3.

The dance competition will begin at Oasis of relaxationIn co-op mode, team up with three other players and follow the leaders' movements, strictly following the rhythm of the music.

When we look at the moon

Duration: from July 1 to September 22.

A long-term event to explore a new area. Complete the main storyline of Teyvat's moon within a certain time limit and increase the exploration percentage of its territories to earn 400 Primogems.

Spilling the arteries of the earth

Dates: from August 3 to 10.

Towards the end of the version, we'll launch an activity where clearing the Earth's arteries will grant you double the amount of experience and Mora materials (up to three times a day).

A repertoire of myriad melodies

Expanding the ongoing activity with new tunes on the theme of "Nod-Kray: Where Roads Are Pledged to Cross".

Game improvements

The developers highlighted two points:

• It will appear on the map level indicator, which you are on. When you select a point of interest, the level menu will remain on the screen and will no longer disappearThis works not only on the Moon, but also in Teyvat.
• Will speed up reading of dialogues — Now you only need one click to skip character animations and move on to the next line.

Official Patch Trailer and Other Videos

Main Plot Teaser:

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Video about the nature of Snezhnaya: Laws of severe frost (we covered this separately in the news):

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Event overview:

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This article contains all the information about the upcoming update 6.7. For information about other patches, check out special article.