Genshin Impact New Update: 5.2 release date, 5.2 Banners and events

We're so excited to announce the latest Genshin Impact patch, titled Tapestry of Spirit and Flame! It's got a new banner and some amazing events. In the second update since Natlan's debut, we're in for a real treat! Not only do we get a continuation of the Archon Quest, a new Natlan area to explore (with two new tribes), two new Saurian types, and some more quality-of-life updates, but we also get to see some familiar faces return.

We've got all the info you need right here! Find out when the 5.2 release is happening, who's making a comeback, what's banners in the 5.2 and events will be, and more! And don't forget to check out our codes page for some free Primogems! You can use them to unlock awesome new characters and weapons!

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Genshin Impact New Update: 5.2 release date and time

Genshin Impact fans! We're so excited to tell you that version 5.2 is coming your way on Wednesday, November 20th! We're so excited to announce that 5.2 will be launching at 3 AM (GMT), following the usual maintenance schedule for new updates! We just wanted to give you a little heads-up that due to time zone differences, 5.2 actually releases in the United States on Tuesday, November 19th at 7pm (PT).

For other time zones, the Genshin Impact New Update 5.2 release date and time is:

• Europe: Wednesday 20th November, 4am (CET)
• West Coast US: Tuesday 19th November, 7pm (PT)
• Central US: Tuesday 19th November, 9pm (CT)
• East Coast US: Tuesday 19th November, 10pm (ET)
• Japan: Wednesday 20th November, 12pm (JST)
• Australia: Wednesday 20th November, 2pm (AET)
• UK: Wednesday 20th November, 3am (GMT)
  

Guess what? This is also the release date of Genshin Impact on Xbox Series X/S! We're delighted to tell you that you should be able to download Genshin on your Xbox from this time onwards! And if you've got a Game Pass subscription, you can even play Genshin Impact from the Cloud – how cool is that?

Genshin Impact New Update 5.2 Banners

Get ready for something truly spectacular! The latest version 5.2 Banners is here, with a brand-new 5-Star character, Chasca, a 4-Star Ororon, and three 5-Star reruns! We're kicking off Phase 1 of the 5.2 Banner schedule with two amazing new characters: Chasca, a 5-Star Anemo archer, and Lyney, a 5-Star Pyro archer, who is featured on his Conjuring Chiaroscuro Banner. And we're thrilled to announce that Chasca's banner is her Piercing Shot's Crimson Wake Banner. The amazing Ororon is also making his debut as a boosted 4-Star character on Chasca's and Lyney's Banners! He's an awesome Electro archer. As usual, these 5.2 Phase 1 Banners are running alongside each other and will be available from Wednesday, November 20th until Tuesday, December 10th!

Then we have some more exciting news for all you gamers out there! Phase 2 of the 5.2 Banner schedule is going to see the return of two amazing players: Neuvillette, who'll be showcasing his Decree of the Deeps Banner, and the incredible Zhongli, who'll be bringing his Gentry of Hermitage Banner to the table. These Phase 2 Banners are expected to run from Tuesday, December 10th until Tuesday, December 31st – which is just a few days before we get the much-anticipated version 5.3!

I'm looking forward to telling you all the amazing news about the new and returning 5-Star characters you'll be wishing for throughout Genshin Impact 5.2.

Here's a quick summary for you:

• Chasca (Piercing Shot's Crimson Wake Banner - Phase 1) is here for you! We've got a lovely new 5-Star Anemo character who uses a bow!
• Lyney (Conjuring Chiaroscuro Banner - Phase 1): We're so happy to welcome back this 5-Star Hydro character who uses a bow!
• And we can't forget about Orron (Piercing Shot's Crimson Wake and Conjuring Chiaroscuro Banners - Phase 1)! We've got a new 4-Star Electro character who uses a bow!
• Let's not forget Neuvillete (Decree of the Deeps Banner - Phase 2)! We're happy to welcome back this 5-Star Hydro character who uses a catalyst!
• Zhongli (Gentry of Hermitage Banner - Phase 2): We're happy to welcome back a 5-Star Pyro character who uses a polearm - Lyney!

And there's more! Like before the version 5.2 weapon banner will also include one new 5-Star weapon, the Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage (bow) in Phase 1, Chasca's signature weapon. We've got two new 4-Star weapons for you in the version 5.2 weapon banners! We've got two new treats for you! The first is the Flower-Wreathed Feathers bow, and the second is the Waveriding Whirl catalyst.

You can find out who all of the boosted 4-Star characters and weapons will be, along with all other Banner changes. Check out our regularly updated Banner schedule page to stay up to date. We just wanted to let you know that Version 5.2 with Chasca and Ororon is almost ready to go! For now, we're so happy to introduce Nahida and Hu Tao in version 5.1. We would love it if you could remember to use the new codes for Primogems to help us pull them. And please do check out our updated tier list, which we update regularly. We all know that luck has a big part to play here! You need to be in the right frame of mind to use your Fate to wish on Banners, and you always need the right Adventure Rank for events. And if you're just starting out, we've got lots of helpful tips and tricks for you!

Genshin Impact New Update 5.2 events

The Genshin Impact 5.2 update includes:

• Act 5 of Natlan's Archon Quest.
• Chasca's Tribal Chronicles story quest.
• 400 additional primogems for completing the Natlan World Quests and completing the Natlan Exploration Progress (until the end of version 5.2).
• Two new dinosaurs (Qucusaur and Iktomisaur).
• New Natlan region (Ochkanatlan).
• Two new Natlan tribes - Flower-Feather Clan and Masters of the Nightwind.
• New Form of Phlogiston (Gaseous Phlogiston) - Fill the bar of Qucusaur and Flower-Feather Clan characters with 'Gaseous Phlogiston Nuggets' found in new Natlan regions
  

New Phlogiston Traversal Method (Phlogiston Wind Tunnel) - Created by the effects of Gaseous Phlogiston on rock, this is a new one-way tunnel that can only be used by Qucusaurs and Flower-Feather Clan characters.

New Boss (Tenebrous Papilla) - Can shape-shift into various other bosses. Return of the Ley Line Overflow event.

New automatic battle mode for Genius Invocation TCG (Automatic Artistry). Treasure Compass Update - Can now find Seelies and Time Trial challenges. Can also quickly switch between the compass and Oculus Resonance Stones.

Imaginarium Theatre Update - You can now continue the fight by clicking 'Next Act' on the completion screen. You can also check the record of characters your friends have borrowed, and new character and boss tags are now added to the pre-show page. Artifact Auto-Lock Feature - You can now batch-lock items with recommended settings with a single click, and tag your artifacts to filter them.

We have so many new and exciting guides to prepare for you! During 5.2 we will tell you about new, four events:

Iktomi Spirit-Seeking Scrolls - This is our main event, and it's going to be a blast! You'll get to take part in some awesome combat challenges and mini-game events, all while enjoying a fantastic story featuring Citlali and Ororon. And as a special treat for you, we've got a brand-new, free 4-Star sword, the Calamity of Eshu, plus its refining materials!

Adventurers, we have some exciting news! We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the Adventurers Trials: Metamorphosis - Challenge mini-game event, where we will be offering some amazing rewards! These rewards include not only the usual character and weapon materials, but also Primogems! We can't wait to see you there!

We will also be hosting the Exercise Surging Storm - Combat event, offering the same fantastic rewards as the Adventurers Trials: Metamorphosis - Challenge mini-game event, including Primogems! So, make sure to come along and join the fun!

Last but not least, we will be holding the Claw Convoy -Exploration event with a special tool to track down animals, offering all the same rewards as the Adventurer Trials: Metamorphosis - Challenge mini-game event, including Primogems! We can't wait to see you all there!

The highly anticipated Genshin Impact New Update 5.2 "Tapestry of Spirit and Flame" is coming on November 20th. Get ready for brand new character banners of Chaska, Linea, and Ororon. Plus, we've got amazing events with awesome bonus Primogems and a huge expansion of the Natlan region! We advise you to read all about how to pump Chaska and Ororon in our guides.