Patch 7.3 will feature a decisive battle in the Cryo Realm. Genshin Impact, when the Fatui finally challenge the Celestial Order. It will feature the region's Archon, Anastasia Feodorovna Snezhnaya, better known as the Queen, and her left hand, Danika. This version doesn't plan to expand the game's locations, but a new weekly boss and additional event rewards are expected.
This article contains insider information, so some details may change before the release.
When will Genshin Impact 7.3 be released?
The update will start December 16 2026 on all game servers immediately after the end of the maintenance. All players will receive an email with 600 primogemsTwo days before the release, you can install the pre-loader to speed up the download on patch day.
Developer Stream
The developer talk will take place on December 4th, barring any changes to the usual schedule. In addition to showcasing new content, the stream will also feature promo codes for 300 Primogems.
What will be the banners
According to insiders, Queen Anastasia will appear with her maid Danika, and two Cryo characters will be included in the reruns.
The first phase
С December 16 (06:00 MSK) 2026 5 January (19:59 MSK) 2027.
In recent years, Archons have been released in the first half of the versions, so 5⭐ Queen (Cryo, rifle) It should be there. It's possible that her signature support will be with her. Danica (Electro, two-handed sword), if the support heroine is not transferred to the second phase.
The second phase
С 5 January (20:00 MSK) 25 January (16:59 MSK) 2027.
On insider information from the Chinese platform QQ, in this part they will return 5⭐ Sandrone (Cryo, two-handed sword) и Loena (Cryo, pole).
There was a rumor about a rerun before ballerina OdetteThey've been waiting for their first return for quite a long time now. Master Varka и Angel Nicole, but none of them will be in this update.
Is it worth waiting for the Prayer of the Chronicles?
If we believe desk mate The next regional banner will be launched in patch 7.4, when Liyue's heroes will be buffed.
New characters
The final testing of hero mechanics will begin on November 4th. Until then, we have only information from insiders during the early closed beta.
Queen
According to insiders from Mere 5⭐ Queen possesses the Cryo element and uses a bow instead of a spear. Qingfeng и hatsumi They say she plays either a sub-damage dealer or a support, depending on the team's needs. Probably closer to Mavuike in terms of gameplay and capabilities.
- Transforms Star reactions. In position main damage dealer plays better with the Conductor variation.
- How to sub-dd gives additional KSh, and its excess is converted into KU (there is a limitation on this).
Danika
Because 5⭐ Danica (Electro, two-handed sword) It has Star Wedge, when interacting with Cryo, it will create a reaction Star Guide.
- Must replace Alyosha, according to Qingfeng. But Kuishang и LoveHappy They say that in terms of electrical application it is much inferior to the same Yae Miko, as it inflicts an elemental status every 6 seconds.
- Possibly has damage redirection and can restore its HP, like Dehya. Uncle Array says the mechanics will be slightly different.
- Possibly increases the active character's MS and ATK by C0-C1 and heals by C2 (LoveHappy).
- Reduces targets' resistance to Cryo, Electro, and Dendro by 25%. This feature may be replaced by "strength" stacks (Uncle Array, WWWhatever).
What weapons will appear?
Kisaragi, LoveHappy, cheerful, and Shulao shared early details about the Archon's signature weapon:
- Queen's Bow Has 674 base attack and grants a 22,1% critical hit chance. Increases the wearer's attack power by 25% and elemental burst damage by 60%. Increases the squad's attack power by 20%. When activating the Ultimate, which costs no energy, allies gain an additional 20% attack power.
- About Danika's two-handed sword No information yet.
Artifact Sets
LoveHappy mentioned two sets of artifacts:
- For characters with Star Reactions who are in the "pocket" (quickly losing skills and leaving the field).
- To strengthen Li Yue's heroes in the future.
Will there be a new location in Genshin Impact 7.3
According to iostream23, the expansion of the territory is planned only for 7.2 and 7.4, but not in the intermediate patch between them.
Plot and quests
It will probably be the last one Snow Archons' taskIf you complete all chapters before the end of the update, you'll be able to obtain resources to level up Tsaritsa and Danika to level 60.
If there's no LoveHappy is not mistaken, then:
- There will be a battle with Fate (Heimarmene) and an illusion Faneta.
- Paimon She will be revealed as the fifth of Fanet's Shadows, who failed to live up to her creator's expectations. She is the embodiment of Fate itself, so during the battle, she will have to make a choice. Paimon will return later.
- During the final battle, many playable characters will come to the aid of the Traveler, including seven Archons.
New weekly boss
At the end of the Archons' quests, Snowy should appear the first dangerous opponent, from which resources for upgrading heroes' talents will drop.
- Shirai_Kurokochan, DK2 talked about the fight with Ronova, but he was in patch 7.1She's unlikely to become the main boss, similarly To the sinner Reri.
- Snezhnaya's first weekly boss will likely be "Destiny" (Black Mammon, Heimarmene), an entity created by the Celestial Order. It's mentioned that killing this creature may cause the Conduit (Paimon?) to disappear.
What is known about the events
If the rotation of rewards for the main events continues, a new weapon or skin for itCurrently, there are no alternative skins for bows, spears, or one-handed swords (not counting the skin for the main character's blade).
