The Genshin Impact 4.4 Special Program has provided players with exciting details about the upcoming patch. Set to be released on January 31, 2024, the version 4.4 update will introduce a wealth of new content for players to enjoy. The key highlights of this patch include the Lantern Rites event, the debut of Xianyun, and the introduction of the new region, Chenyu Vale.
While the update will go live simultaneously worldwide, the exact timing may vary depending on different time zones. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact 4.4 banners, the updated release date and time, and more.
On January 19, 2024, HoYoverse officials premiered the Genshin Impact 4.4 Special Program, Vibrant Harriers ALot in Spring Breeze. During the livestream, they unveiled new regions, banners, and a plethora of exciting content awaiting players. Typically, the new version updates are released 10-12 days after the livestream. With the end of the 4.3 Phase II on January 30, 2024, it is safe to assume that the version 4.4 update will launch on January 31, 2024, at 11 AM (UTC 8).
Players still have over a week to accumulate Primogems and complete pending quests or activities before the new content arrives. To help players plan, here is a table listing the launch times in major time zones:
America (January 30, 2024)
– Pacific Standard Time: 7 pm
– Mountain Standard Time: 8 pm
– Central Standard Time: 9 pm
– Eastern Standard Time: 10 pm
Europe (January 31, 2024)
– Western European Time: 3 am
– Central European Time: 4 am
– Eastern European Time: 5 am
Asia (January 31, 2024)
– India Standard Time: 8:30 am
– China Standard Time: 11 am
– Philippines Standard Time: 11 am
– Japanese Standard Time: 12 pm
– Korea Standard Time: 12 pm
To help players track the upcoming update release, a universal countdown is available. As long as the countdown says “Time until release of Genshin Impact 4.4 update,” players still have time before the new update drops. The countdown will reach zero at 11 AM (UTC 8) on January 31, 2024.
During the livestream, officials also announced the 4.4 banners. Phase I will feature Xianyun (Anemo Catalyst) and Nahida (Dendro Catalyst), both 5-star characters. Phase II will introduce Xiao (Anemo Polearm) and Yae Miko (Electro Catalyst) as the featured 5-star characters. Xianyun, a character from Liyue Harbor, will have a kit focusing on movement, healing, and enabling plunge attacks. Joining her will be Vigilant Yaksha-Xiao, Dendro Archon-Nahida, and Inazuma’s head shrine maiden, Yae Miko.
The 4.4 banners offer must-have characters for overworld exploration and end-game content. For more information and updates, follow Sportskeeda Genshin Impact Hub.
