Genshin Impact’s development team continues to expand Teyvat with new areas, characters, and exciting events and stories, one up date at a time. While Version 2.5 just dropped, there’s a lot to be excited about in the upcoming Version 2.6 update, which players expect to be huge!
Check out this compilation of leaked content that’s expected to drop in the next update. But remember:take leaks with a grain of salt and know that changes between the beta server and actual release aren’t uncommon.
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Genshin Impact 2.6 Release Date
Genshin Impact’s Version 2.6 update is scheduled for Jun 14, 2025. This is subject to change but falls in line with the game’s attempt to roll out a consistent six-week update period.
This is our tentative road map of when the updates should be released.Anything after Version 2.6 is purely guessworkbased on the game’s six-week update schedule so far, as HoYoverse has not released another roadmap.
New Characters
Kamisato Ayato—Five-Star Hydro Sword
Genshin Impact hasconfirmedthat Kamisato Ayato, the head of the Yashiro Commission and Kamisato Ayaka’s older brother, will be released in Version 2.6. He’s a five-star Hydro sword user who can create doppelganger-like images of himself with his Elemental Skill and a field of Hydro flowers with his Burst. His banner placement and accompanying four-stars are currently unknown, but some speculate he may occupy the first half.
Yelan—Five-Star Hydro Bow
Yelan’s in-game model was batched together with the Version 2.6 beta files, but she is currently not known to be released for testing. As a result, the information circulating around her is extremely unreliable. Leakers believe that she may be a five-star Hydro bow user and that she may appear in a later update—most likely in Version 2.7.
Suspicious Character Leaks Beyond Version 2.6
Some leakers have suggested that Version 2.7 may house the last batch of new five-star character drops before 3.0, with 2.8 being a dedicated full rerun patch. However, with months before these updates drop, the information could very well change in the near future.
Speculative characters who may come out before (or after) the Sumeru update include:
Character Banners
Genshin Impact has confirmed that Version 2.6’s first banners will feature the new character,Kamisato Ayato, as well as a rerun of the Anemo Archon,Venti. They will run concurrently with shared pity, but with two separate banners. Meanwhile, the second half will be occupied byKamisato Ayakaalone.
New Weapon
See below for the new weapon that’s expected to drop in Version 2.6. Keep in mind that it hasn’t been confirmed, so don’t take the information as final.
Haran Tsukishiro Futsu
New Major Quests
Leakers have discovered two major quests that may drop in Version 2.6.
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New Artifact Sets
New Artifact Sets will be dropping in Version 2.6. They will be farmable in Artifact Domains located in The Chasm. Moreover, leaks suggest that they may replace the Gladiator’s Finale and Wanderer’s Troupe in theDomain Reliquary: Tier IIrewards from the Spiral Abyss.
Echoes of an Offering
New Area: The Chasm
It’s confirmed that The Chasm will release in Version 2.6. While HoYoverse dropped some compelling hints during the Version 2.5 livestream, leakers have unearthed more details that could possibly arrive in the next update.
Lumenstone Adjuvant
The Lumenstone Adjuvant has been leaked to be a structure similar to the Sacred Sakura. Feeding it Lumenstone Ore and Lumenspar will increase its level and unlock exploration mechanisms, such as lighting up certain areas, marking nearby collectibles, triggering mechanisms, etc. Some leaked rewards include a Crown of Insight and some Acquaint and Intertwined Fates.
Common Enemies
World Boss: Ruin Serpent
HoYoverse has confirmed the appearance of the Ruin Serpent, which is expected to be a giant Ruin Sentinel-like creature. Leaks suggest that it may be a World Boss.
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New Events
Vibro-Crystal Research
This event has been leaked to be similar to the recentA Study in Potionsevent. There are six battle stages, with two chambers within each. It’s possible to slot in three triggers and effects (subject to change) and pre-picked trial characters that pair well with the corresponding buffs.
Irodori Festival
A post byu/ukrisrengin r/Genshin_Impact_Leaks revealed leaked images of the Irodori Festival, which has been confirmed to be one of the larger events to drop in Version 2.6. Set in Inazuma, the event will feature a colorful cast of characters across all three nations:Albedo, Kaedehara Kazuha, Kamisato Ayaka, Kamisato Ayato, Klee, Kujou Sara, Venti,Xingqiu, Yae Miko.
Albedo and Xingqiu’s involvement may be connected to the banners in the leaked images, which feature the artwork inA Legend of Sword—a book Xingqiu wrote and Albedo illustrated. The setup looks similar to a book-signing event, but nothing has been confirmed. Additionally, Xingqiu is confirmed to be thefreefour-star character reward.
Raiden Shogun plushies will go on sale at the Irodori Festival, but it’s unclear whether they will be distributed to players. The event is expected to be centered around the followingmini-games:
Outside the Canvas, Inside the Lens
An illustrator named Asagiri is searching for inspiration for her illustrations. In this confirmed event, your job is to take photos of landscapes all over Teyvat according to Asagiri’s instructions.
Spices from the West
A cooking event has been confirmed to appear in Version 2.6. It will involve an academic from Sumeru who’s researching spices. Players must discover recipes and blend the correct spices, which can be offered to Serenitea Pot Companions based on their preferences.
Ley Line Overflow Rerun
The classicLey Line Overflow eventis going to make a return, allowing players to farm double the Mora and Hero’s Wits.
While Version 2.6 brings a ton of excitement in the air, don’t forget that there’s a big event happening in-game in Version 2.5 right now. Check out our guide onHow to complete the Three Realms Gateway Offering: Aftermath Event Quest in Genshin Impactto participate.
