Genshin Impact 7.2 Release Date — Hour of Ruin (November 4, 2026)
Genshin Impact Version 7.2, “Hour of Ruin,” launches on November 4, 2026, according to HoYoverse’s October 23, 2026 version announcement. As of October 25, 2026, no maintenance-window hours are posted yet — add them the day before Nov 4 from HoYoLAB / in-game notice when available; on Nov 4 mark the version live. The update opens eastern Snezhnaya exploration (including the subterranean city Novokitezhgrad), continues the Archon Quest, and adds playable Mitya and Valeriy. For the October 23 special-program livestream codes (HourofRuin / ExpertMitya / PhotoTime), use our separate Genshin 7.2 codes page.
Status (checked October 25, 2026)
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Launch date | November 4, 2026 (unchanged) |
| Maintenance window hours | Not posted yet — check HoYoLAB / in-game the day before |
| Version live? | No (pre-launch) |
Version 7.2 at a glance
| Official (checked 2026-10-25) | |
|---|---|
| Version | 7.2 — Hour of Ruin |
| Launch day | November 4, 2026 |
| Announced | October 23, 2026 (HoYoverse / Cognosphere press) |
| New region focus | Eastern Snezhnaya (e.g. Novokitezhgrad, Wingspan Peak / Old Kitezhgrad) |
| New playable | Mitya, Valeriy |
| Theme | Seven nations unite against escalating calamity / Holy Soil phenomenon |
What HoYoverse highlighted
From the Version 7.2 announcement materials:
- Archon Quest continuation with representatives from all seven nations coordinating in Snezhnaya.
- New exploration in eastern Snezhnaya, including an underground Kresnik Kristall city and mountain areas described in the press kit.
- Mitya — framed as a 5-star Electro Catalyst scientist who enables Stellar-Conduct team play (details in the official kit post when live).
- Valeriy joins the playable roster alongside him.
- Time-limited Archon Quest clear rewards called out in the press kit (Primogems and materials — exact numbers are in the official notice).
Launch day tips
- Read the pre-maintenance notice in-game the day before November 4 for your server’s downtime window.
- Budget resin / fragile resin around the maintenance blackout.
- Redeem any still-valid special-program codes on the official gift page before they expire — see Genshin 7.2 codes.
- After login, open the event menu for 7.2 permanent and limited events.
7.2 release date vs 7.2 codes
| Query | Use this page | Use codes page |
|---|---|---|
| When does 7.2 go live? | Yes — Nov 4, 2026 | No |
| Livestream Primogem codes | No | Genshin 7.2 codes |
| New characters / region | Summary here; full kits on HoYoLAB | — |
Official links
- News hub: https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/news/
- Game home: https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/
- Gift / redeem: genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/gift
Frequently asked questions
When is Genshin Impact 7.2 releasing?
November 4, 2026, per HoYoverse’s Version 7.2 “Hour of Ruin” announcement on October 23, 2026.
What is Genshin 7.2 called?
Hour of Ruin.
Who are the new Genshin 7.2 characters?
HoYoverse named playable Mitya and Valeriy in the 7.2 announcement.
Where are the Genshin 7.2 livestream codes?
On our Genshin 7.2 codes page (HourofRuin, ExpertMitya, PhotoTime). Redeem only on the official HoYoverse gift page.
What time does 7.2 unlock on my server?
HoYoverse posts each region’s maintenance window in the in-game notice before patch day. There is no single worldwide clock time on the press release.