Genshin Impact update 5.6: release time and maintenance details

Genshin Impact 5.6 is right around the corner and players are excited for their long-awaited return to the familiar surroundings of Mondstadt.

However, things aren’t as tranquil and serene as we’re used to: A murder mystery is afoot and the man on trial is none other than our good friend Albedo. What’s more, the powers that be all seem to get tangled up in the ongoing court case, so the Traveler will have encounters with the Hexenzirkel, Dahlia, and Varka — prepare for lore drops galore.

Find all the details on the Genshin Impact update 5.6 start and server downtime below.

Genshin Impact update 5.6: server downtime

The Genshin Impact servers are scheduled to go offline on May 7, 2025, at 6am (UTC+8) in preparation for update 5.6. Here’s what that means for your timezone:

• May 6, 2025, 3pm PDT
• May 6, 2025, 5pm CDT
• May 6, 2025, 6pm EDT
• May 6, 2025, 7pm BRT
• May 6, 2025, 11pm BST
• May 7, 2025, 12am CEST
• May 7, 2025, 3:30am IST
• May 7, 2025, 6am CST
• May 7, 2025, 7am KST/JST
• May 7, 2025, 8am AEST
• May 7, 2025, 10am NZST

The Genshin Impact servers are estimated to be offline for a duration of five hours, after which players can finally return to Mondstadt and try to resolve the tricky scenario they’re confronted with.

Genshin Impact update 5.6: release time

Usually, HoYoverse doesn’t need any more time than the allotted five hours, so here’s when Genshin Impact update 5.6 should be available in your timezone according to schedule:

• May 6, 2025, 8pm PDT
• May 6, 2025, 10pm CDT
• May 6, 2025, 11pm EDT
• May 7, 2025, 12am BRT
• May 7, 2025, 4am BST
• May 7, 2025, 5am CEST
• May 7, 2025, 8:30am IST
• May 7, 2025, 11am CST
• May 7, 2025, 12pm KST/JST
• May 7, 2025, 1pm AEST
• May 7, 2025, 3pm NZST

Each hour of downtime will be compensated with 60 Primogems, so you can expect a total of 300 of the vital in-game currency to be up for grabs once the dust has settled. In the unlikely case of a technical disaster, HoYoverse always offers additional compensation. Don’t forget to claim this gift in the 30 days after the update, as the message containing the freebies will delete itself after that deadline.

Genshin Impact update 5.6: preload

You can already preload Genshin Impact update 5.6 on PC, iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S — that’s right, no platform is left behind. By downloading the update early, you’ll cut down the waiting time on patch day and can jump into the game right quick.

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Genshin Impact update 5.6: download size

Expected download size for Genshin Impact 5.6:

• PC: 5 to 6 GB (6 to 7 GB required for unzipping)
• Mobile: 1 to 2 GB

Note that your download size will depend on the voice packs you’ve got installed and the amount of content you’ve already cleared, hence the variations.