Genshin Impact’s Version 6.6, titled Luna VII (Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana), is the update that brought Nicole, Lohen, and Prune into the game alongside the next chapters of the Song of the Welkin Moon Archon Quest. It went live on May 20, 2026, and is currently in its second banner phase.
Quick answer: Version 6.6 Luna VII released on May 20, 2026. Phase 2, featuring the Lohen debut banner and the Mavuika rerun, is live from June 9 to June 30, 2026.
Genshin Impact 6.6 release date and maintenance times
The update arrived right after Version 6.5 Luna VI’s second phase ended. Maintenance began the evening before launch for North American players and ran into the early hours for Europe and Asia. Here are the exact windows each region went through.
| Server | Maintenance window |
|---|---|
| North America | May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM (UTC-5) |
| Europe | May 20, 2026, 12:00 AM–5:00 AM (UTC+1) |
| Asia | May 20, 2026, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM (UTC+8) |
| TW, HK, MO | May 20, 2026, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM (UTC+8) |
The 6.6 Special Program livestream
The Version 6.6 Special Program aired on May 8, 2026, on Genshin Impact’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, following the usual pre-update schedule. It revealed the banner lineup, the new weapons and artifacts, and the events landing in Luna VII. Three limited-time codes were handed out during the broadcast for free Primogems and materials, though those expired on May 11, 2026.
For reference, the stream kicked off at these times across major regions.
| Region | Start time |
|---|---|
| West Coast US (PDT) | May 8, 5:00 AM |
| Central US (CDT) | May 8, 7:00 AM |
| East Coast US (EDT) | May 8, 8:00 AM |
| UK (BST) | May 8, 1:00 PM |
| Europe (CEST) | May 8, 2:00 PM |
| India (IST) | May 8, 5:30 PM |
| Asia (CST) | May 8, 8:00 PM |
6.6 banners: Nicole, Durin, Lohen, and Mavuika
Luna VII splits into two phases, each running for roughly three weeks. Phase 1 paired Nicole’s debut with a Durin rerun, while the current Phase 2 brings Lohen’s first banner alongside a Mavuika rerun. The new 4-star Anemo catalyst Prune was featured on both Phase 1 banners.
| Phase | Featured 5-stars | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Nicole (debut), Durin (rerun) | May 20 – June 9, 2026 |
| Phase 2 | Lohen (debut), Mavuika (rerun) | June 9 – June 30, 2026 |
Nicole arrives as a 5-star Pyro catalyst, Lohen is a 5-star Cryo polearm, and Prune is a 4-star Anemo catalyst. The matching weapon banners run on the same schedule, with the 5-star catalyst Angelos’ Heptades in Phase 1 and the 5-star polearm Disaster and Remorse in Phase 2.
Story quests and the Dottore weekly boss
The Archon Quest pushes forward with two new acts in the Song of the Welkin Moon chapter: Act 9, As All Falls to Emptiness, and Act 10, Of Myriad Paths, Flux, and Dissolution. Both continue the confrontation with Dottore.
Lohen also gets a dedicated Story Quest, A Knight’s Legacy, which fleshes out the Knights of Favonius Vice Captain. Completing it during the version window grants extra rewards. On the exploration side, Nicole’s House Treasure, Beyond Silver and Fine Gold, lets you roam her home and clear a set of challenges.
Dottore returns as a new Weekly Boss, now called the Exalted Master of the Heretical Path. He drops the materials needed to ascend the version’s new characters.
New weapons and artifact sets
Two 5-star weapons join the pool, plus two artifact sets housed in a shared domain. There’s also a cosmetic Claymore skin earned through an event rather than the gacha.
| Item | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angelos’ Heptades | 5-star catalyst | Nicole’s signature, Phase 1 weapon banner |
| Disaster and Remorse | 5-star polearm | Lohen’s signature, Phase 2 weapon banner |
| Celestial Gift | Artifact set | Available in the new domain |
| Disenchantment in Deep Shadow | Artifact set | Shares the domain with Celestial Gift |
| Super Awesome Magic Key | Claymore skin | Cosmetic reward from Phantasmal Pals |
Luna VII events
The headline event is Phantasmal Pals, where Klee and her friends run minigames for rewards, including the Super Awesome Magic Key Claymore skin. Several smaller events round out the patch.
- Phantasmal Pals — minigames with Klee and friends, source of the Claymore skin.
- Kaleidoscopic Color Chase — a color-matching game at the Easybreeze Holiday Resort in Natlan.
- Trials of the Brave Warrior — a combat challenge against tough opponents.
- Miliastral Gifts — Primogem rewards for playing games in Miliastra Wonderland.
- To Temper Thyself and Journey Far — an update with extra rewards after claiming the free constellation.
Endgame and Imaginarium Theater updates
Navia and Wanderer each received new Envisaged Echoes challenges, which reward fresh trail animations once cleared. The Spiral Abyss reset its lineup mid-version, and Imaginarium Theater ran two seasons across the patch, with the first opening on June 1 and the second on July 1.
With Phase 2 wrapping on June 30, the Lohen and Mavuika banners are your last chance this version to pull those characters before Version 6.7, Luna VIII (Sunny Summer Fontinalia), takes over on July 1, 2026.
