Genshin Impact’s eagerly awaited patch 5.3 is on the horizon, bringing fresh characters and a new storyline to explore. Players will soon meet three intriguing additions—Mavuika, Citlali, and Lan Yan—as they dive into the Natlan story quest and journey back to Liyue for the festive Lantern Rite.
Let’s break down the maintenance schedule for Genshin Impact, giving you the scoop on when it will begin, end, and when you can start diving into patch 5.3. We’ll also touch on some of the exciting details you can expect from this update.
When Does Genshin Impact Go Down for Maintenance?
The maintenance period for Genshin Impact is set for Tuesday, December 31, or Wednesday, January 1, depending on your time zone. The game will be offline for about five hours during this time. Before maintenance kicks off, it might be wise to use up your resin. However, with a new battle pass on the horizon, you may want to hold off on certain weekly tasks until after the update drops.
When Does Genshin Impact Version 5.3 Launch?
Once maintenance wraps up, version 5.3 of Genshin Impact will be available at these approximate times. While the servers are generally quite punctual, factors during maintenance can occasionally cause an earlier or later launch. Hoyoverse typically does well in sticking to scheduled maintenance times, so it’s unusual for them to extend the downtime. Early finishes do happen now and then though!
What’s New in Genshin Impact Version 5.3?
This update is set to introduce two much-anticipated 5-star characters: Mavuika, the Pyro Archon wielding a claymore, and Citlali, a Cryo catalyst user. Joining them is Lan Yan, a four-star Anemo catalyst user. As players return to Liyue for another round of Lantern Rite celebrations, skins for Xiangling and Hu Tao will be up for grabs. Naturally, this means loads of fun minigames to earn premium currency and other valuables.
Moreover, this patch looks like it’s going to tie up the loose ends of the Natlan story quest. With both the Lantern Rite and Natlan quests available, patch 5.3 shapes up to be one of the more substantial updates to dive into. Enjoy the new adventures!
