HoYoverse has detailed Genshin Impact Version 7.1, officially titled "A Rekviem for the Underworld," confirming a global release date of September 23. Scheduled to coincide with the action RPG's sixth anniversary on September 28, the update expands the northern realm of Snezhnaya with fresh Archon Quests, dual debut banners, and an unusually generous collection of rewards that includes two separate 5-star character selectors.
For players preparing to venture deeper into Snezhnaya, Version 7.1 establishes critical story progression while offering substantial compensation for active account maintenance. Between high-value login gifts, mail rewards, and immediate redemption codes, the update delivers a total yield that lowers the barrier to entry for securing top-tier units.
Vesna and Vodyanitsa Debut in Dual 5-Star Banner
The first phase of Version 7.1 runs from September 23 to October 13, running two new 5-star characters side by side on their initial release banners. Vesna, Commander of the Druzhna, arrives as an Anemo sword wielder designed around the Stellar-Swirl reaction mechanic. Positioned primary as a main damage dealer, her kit emphasizes sustained elemental output and mobility on the battlefield. Joining her on the parallel banner is Vodyanitsa, Prima Donna of the Korolevskiy Troupe, a Hydro catalyst support character built to provide active team healing while enabling off-field Hydro application.
Alongside the character banners, the weapon epitomes feature their respective signature gear: the 5-star sword Beyond the Chrysalis and the 5-star catalyst Hymn of the Maelstrom. Following the conclusion of Phase 1, Phase 2 will run from October 13 to November 3, bringing rerun banners for two established 5-star units, Skirk and Escoffier.
Archon Quests, Weekly Bosses, and the Snezhnaya Arc
The narrative backbone of Version 7.1 develops through three consecutive Archon Quests: White Night, Like a Dream Upon Waking, and A Rekviem for the Underworld. The storyline places the Traveler directly inside the Tsaritsa's court as a special diplomatic consultant, taking on direct assignments while navigating complex political friction within Snezhnaya.
This campaign arc culminates in a direct confrontation involving Dainsleif and Ronova, the Ruler of Death. Ronova formally joins the game's encounter rotation as a new weekly boss, offering high-tier talent materials. Additionally, open-world exploration introduces a new world boss, the Guardian Blade of Drifting Snow. Defeating world challenges and completing tied event activities awards players a free 4-star sword bearing the same name as the new boss unit.
Sixth Anniversary Rewards and Active Livestream Redemption Codes
To celebrate Genshin Impact's sixth anniversary on September 28, HoYoverse is distributing a multi-tiered reward package to all active players. Logging into the game over seven days provides 10 Intertwined Fates, while direct in-game mail will deliver an additional 1,600 Primogems alongside a standard 5-star character selector. Separately, an event-exclusive 5-star selector allows players to claim one unit from a targeted pool featuring Tartaglia, Baizhu, Nilou, Varesa, Chiori, and Clorinde.
Players can also immediately claim 300 free Primogems using three time-sensitive livestream codes before they expire:
• Rekviem: Grants 100 Primogems and 10 Mystic Enhancement Ore.
• Vesna0923: Grants 100 Primogems and 5 Hero's Wit.
• PrimaDonna: Grants 100 Primogems and 50,000 Mora.
These codes can be redeemed via the in-game settings menu or directly through HoYoverse's official redemption portal before Version 7.1 goes live.
