Hi everyone!

The world of Teyvat is about to get even more exciting with the arrival of Genshin Impact's latest update – Version 5.7, titled “A Time and Space for You.” Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, this version brings some incredible additions you won't want to miss.

Let's dive into all the key highlights so you're fully prepared before the servers go down for maintenance!

🛠️ Maintenance & Release Time

• Update Release: June 18, 2025
• Maintenance Time (India): Starts at 3:30 AM IST and ends around 8:30 AM IST
• Compensation: 300 Primogems minimum, plus 60 extra per hour if extended

Make sure to spend your resin and complete daily tasks before the downtime begins!

🧊 New 5-Star Character – Skirk

Finally, after being teased for so long, Skirk is joining the roster as a Cryo sword user! She's expected to be a powerful DPS character with fluid swordplay and stylish animations. Skirk will be the featured 5-star character in the first phase of banners, so if you've saved up Primogems, now's the time to prepare.

💧 New 4-Star Character – Dahlia

Joining Skirk is Dahlia, a new 4-star Hydro character. She brings a fresh support playstyle with healing and buff capabilities, perfect for keeping your team alive during tough battles.

🎯 Character & Weapon Banners

Phase 1 (June 18 – July 8):

• 5★: Skirk, Shenhe (rerun)
• 4★: Dahlia and others
• Weapons: Skirk's signature sword "Azurelight" and Calamity Queller

Phase 2 (July 8 onwards):

• 5★: Mavuika (Pyro rerun), Emilie (Dendro support)

Choose your pulls wisely — both phases offer strong characters depending on your team’s needs!

📖 Archon & Story Quests

• New Archon Quest: Titled “A Time and Space for You”, this main story quest explores deeper lore and features Dainsleif.
• Skirk’s Story Quest: Learn about her mysterious background and connection to Fontaine in Crystallina Chapter: Act I.

These quests are expected to deliver a mix of emotional narrative and intense gameplay.

⚔️ New Permanent Game Mode – Stygian Onslaught

If you've been craving more endgame content, look no further. Stygian Onslaught is a new permanent game mode focused on fast-paced combat, challenges, and score-based rewards. Perfect for those who want more replayability and skill-based content.

🎉 Upcoming Events & QooL Updates

• New Event: A special strategy-based event with a free character reward: Sethos
• Artifact Quality of Life Update: A new item called Dust of Enlightenment will allow players to reroll unwanted artifact stats
• Several Limited-Time Events: Including battle challenges, combat puzzles, and mini-games to keep the update fresh and fun

🧭 Tips Before the Update

• Burn all resin before maintenance
• Hold onto Primogems if you’re undecided on banner choices
• Keep an eye on your mail after the update for rewards!

💬 Final Thoughts

Genshin Impact 5.7 is shaping up to be a massive patch — with exciting characters, rich lore, new mechanics, and permanent content. Whether you're a story lover, a meta chaser, or just here for fun, this update brings something for everyone.

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