Genshin Impact Luna III (6.2) Livestream: Global times and what to expect

Genshin Impact is gearing up for its next Nod-Krai chapter with the Luna III Version 6.2 Special Program, and the schedule is locked in. The livestream sets up the Durin and Jahoda era, folds older Mondstadt faces into the Hexenzirkel spotlight, and hands out the usual burst of limited redemption codes.

Genshin Impact 6.2 Luna III livestream date and start time

The Luna III Version 6.2 Special Program airs on Friday, November 21, 2025.

The key anchor for the schedule is 8:00 PM China Standard Time on November 21, 2025. Other slots either match that server time (Asia and TW/HK/MO) or mirror Genshin’s usual “early-morning in the Americas, mid‑day in Europe” cadence.

Livestream countdown: how to track the remaining time

The Special Program follows the standard three‑code, one‑hour-ish format, but the exact remaining time obviously depends on when you’re reading this. Dedicated countdown pages mirror the official schedule and expose separate timers for the Asia, Europe, and America servers. Each timer zeroes out right as the stream goes live.

That structure is simple:

• Each regional timer starts from the same global moment tied to 8:00 PM CST on November 21.
• The display then counts down days, hours, minutes, and seconds per server region until it hits 00:00:00.
• Once the clock reaches all zeros, the stream is live and the “countdown” effectively becomes a reminder that the broadcast is already in progress.

For most players, converting from their own local time to CST or ET once is enough; from there, the cadence of future Special Programs stays familiar.

Where to watch the Luna III 6.2 Special Program

Genshin Impact will simulcast the Version 6.2 stream on two official platforms:

The Twitch stream is typically the first to air. YouTube either mirrors the live run or trails slightly with a premiere and then keeps a replay on the channel for anyone who sleeps through the more painful time zones.

Why the 6.2 Luna III livestream matters

Luna III is not just another patch codename. It is the next major update for Nod-Krai under the Song of the Welkin Moon storyline, and it pushes several long‑running threads forward at once:

• Introduces Durin and Jahoda as playable characters.
• Expands the Nod-Krai main story, including a new Archon quest act and a companion quest for Durin.
• Brings a new layer of identity to a group of Mondstadt characters through the Hexerei/Hexenzirkel framing.
• Stacks several limited‑time events and a fresh round of balance passes for older units.

The Special Program is where all of that is laid out in a single pass, with in‑engine cutscene teases and early looks at combat kits.

New characters revealed: Durin and Jahoda

Luna III’s banner headliners are Durin and Jahoda, and the stream is positioned to be their formal on‑screen debut.

Durin’s kit leans into a stance‑like Elemental Skill that flips him between “Confirmation of Purity” and “Denial of Darkness.” Each stance leads to a different Elemental Burst:

• Principle of Purity: As the Light Shifts calls a Dragon of White Flame, focuses on wide Pyro damage, and shreds Pyro and reaction‑paired elemental resistance after reactions like Burning or Overloaded.
• Principle of Darkness: As the Stars Smolder brings out the Dragon of Dark Decay, emphasizing single‑target Pyro hits and juicing Durin’s own Vaporize and Melt multipliers.

Jahoda takes a more measured approach. Her Burst summons two “Purr-sonal Household Helper Coordinators” that heal the team. If a character sits above 70 percent HP after being healed, they also gain a flat Elemental Mastery bonus for a short window, quietly supercharging reaction‑based teams that can stay safe.

Expected banners and returning 5‑stars

The Special Program will formally confirm the Version 6.2 wishes. The current expectation is a two‑phase structure that looks like this:

That structure does two things at once. It gives Durin a standard debut spotlight while pairing him with the more recent Nod-Krai face Varesa, and then hands the second half to a mix of Fontaine‑era and Mondstadt‑era favorites with Xilonen and Venti. Jahoda, being slotted into the first half as a featured four‑star simplifies farming her constellations for teams that want an Anemo healer who plays well with transformative and hyper‑reaction lineups.

New weapons showcased in the 6.2 stream

Luna III also adds a small slate of weapons that clearly lean toward Durin, Jahoda, and the Hexerei‑marked characters.

Both five‑star options hook into the same Hexerei system that the character buffs use, implying a tight synergy between Durin, the refreshed Mondstadt casters, and their new gear. Rainbow Serpent’s Rain Bow looks more like an event reward: a utility‑heavy bow aimed at off‑field supports that need Energy Recharge and don’t mind being rotated in and out frequently.

Hexerei and the 7 buffed Mondstadt characters

Version 6.2 folds a set of older Mondstadt characters into a shared “Hexerei” identity that plugs directly into Witch’s Homework content and the Secret Rite buff.

Once at least two Hexerei characters are in a party and Witch’s Homework requirements are met, the team gains the Hexerei: Secret Rite effect. That buff amplifies the new weapon passives and gives these characters overhauled Talents and Constellations, pushing them into a more clearly defined “Magic unit” niche. The stream is set to demo those changes, giving long‑time Mondstadt mains a reason to dust off old builds.

Events and modes returning in Version 6.2

Beyond story and characters, Luna III leans on a mix of nostalgia and new experiments.

Windtrace remains one of the game’s most recognizable PvE‑styled social modes, so its return lines up with Luna III’s focus on Mondstadt’s legacy. Soulblazer’s Snowbound Journey, by contrast, pushes Nod-Krai further into icy territory and should act as the seasonal anchor event for the patch.

Redemption codes and rewards during the stream

The 6.2 Special Program will include a familiar set of limited‑time redemption codes. These typically drop in three segments spaced across the broadcast and expire within roughly a day.

While specific code strings are only revealed live, the pattern is consistent:

• Each code grants Primogems plus materials like Mora, character EXP books, or weapon ores.
• Codes must be redeemed either through the in‑game “Redeem Code” menu or through the account services page on genshin.hoyoverse.com while logged in.
• They are tied to Adventure Rank and region; using them quickly is important to avoid the expiry window.

LD‑style trackers and countdown pages usually pick up the codes in real time, but watching live removes the risk of missing a segment because of regional delays or time zone confusion.

What the 6.2 stream means for planning pulls and resin

For anyone trying to manage Primogems and resin around Luna III, the Special Program is effectively the planning horizon. The stream should lock in:

• Exact order and duration of Durin and Jahoda’s banners alongside Varesa, Xilonen, and Venti.
• Dates for Windtrace, Soulblazer’s Snowbound Journey, and smaller combat or mini‑game events.
• Material demands for Durin and Jahoda, plus boss locations and talent domains tied to their ascensions.

With the Version 6.2 release itself targeting December 3, 2025, the gap between the Special Program and patch day leaves just under two weeks to finish current battle pass tracks, clear out resin‑heavy domains, and set aside currency for whichever banner half looks most appealing once the details are on screen.

Once Luna III lands, the livestream VoD and recap posts become reference material. The real work then shifts into grinding Durin’s dragons, leveling Jahoda’s feline support kit, and seeing how far the Hexerei label really reshapes Mondstadt’s mages and misfits.