В Genshin impact The July patch 5.8 is expected to release the final Natlan zone and a temporary area with a possible reference to the next region. They will add new skins for the legendary and 4⭐ characters and hold a banner with heroes from the plot of the summer event.
Although the version does not plan to continue the Archons and the world's quests, it will provide a short respite from global changes and an opportunity to participate in temporary events. The article collected all the current leaks of Genshin Impact 5.8 and looked at the release date of the update, new heroes and expected events.
All facts and details are based on insiders and preliminary information, which may change closer to the release. In particular, it is not fully confirmed who will be in 5.8, but the supposed characters are already starting to be discussed in the community. As new information appears, the article will be updated.
When will Genshin Impact 5.8 be released?
Update 5.8 will be released July 30 2025 year and will end on September 9. A couple of days before the release, pre-loading will be available - it will allow you to all the files in advance and save time during installation. After the opening of the servers, players will receive letters with compensation for technical work and learn details about changes in the game interface.
Developer Stream
The broadcast dedicated to the new content of patch 5.8 will take place July 18 2025 year. The developers will reveal details about the events and the list of five-star characters that will appear in the summer banners.
What will be the banners
According to the latest information, the new heroes Electro girl expected named Yennefer/Ineva, who may be related to Nod-Edge and is a for the Electro-Hydro reaction.
If the summer event happens this time, then in the first phase of prayers, someone related to it is expected to be reran. Based on the experience of previous versions, there is a high probability of someone from the regions returning Twilight.
- Among the legendary characters of Hydro Capital, most have already received re-banners in recent updates, with the exception of Line (Pyro, shooting).
- Wanderer (Anemo, catalyst) - it still remains a desirable companion in the collection.
- It is possible that he will return Ye Lan (Hydro, Rifle). There was a dubious rumor about a woman of the water element earlier, but there is no reliable confirmation of it yet. In any case, they have a high chance of returning to the banners in the near future.
- Due to the rerun that took place in 5.6 Furina (Hydro, one-handed sword).
- There is a chance of a comebackwitch alice, usually associated with summer events.
Is it worth waiting for the Prayer of the Chronicles?
In patch 5.8 Prayer of the Chronicles not planned.
New character
Typically, each region gets 17 new heroes, but insiders don't know anything about the latest one yet. There's a chance that the 5.8 character will be region-specific Nod-Kray.
What weapons will appear?
The version definitely plans to have a free event weapon of 4⭐ rarity. If the new hero is legendary, you will be able to pull out his signature equipment from the banners.
Who will get skins?
The July patch will open access to new the mysterious Ye Lan.
Time domain in 5.8
Patch 5.8 is expected to feature a temporary location similar to Golden Apple Archipelago. With 4.8 being a dragon-themed game, and 3.8 being an oceanid-themed game, there's reason to believe that 5.8 will also hint at the future expansion of the Nod's Edge map.
The latest rumors suggest that the usual release schedule will change, so the latest Natlan patch will come with the Ashen Sea, which is related to it. Then it will be possible to increase Pirokulov to fully upgrade the Pyro Archon statue in the region.
Possible quests
Archon Quests and there is no peace planned, as the main focus will be on the time zone.
Legend Quest
If the new character turns out to be 5⭐ rarity, a new Legends quest will be released in addition, revealing the character's history.
What is known about the events
The patch's central element could be a temporary event in a time-limited area, in which you can get a free 4⭐ weapon for participating.
We hope this guide helped you get started with Genshin Impact patch 5.8. comments you can share your expectations and impressions of the summer update. In a separate article, follow version schedule.
When is that Emilia started running with catalyst?
In general, I'm really looking forward to Eola (or the prayer of the Chronicles of the Mondstadt, where it will be).
Didn't the nile with a two-handed sword bother you?
Wait, Emilia has a spear, and Nile has a one-handed sword.
Here it is obvious that the minimum number of elements for four banners is three, that is, only two 5* characters can have the same element (excluding the Prayers of Chronicles). Both options are Hydro. The first option: Furina (Then in this case Zhongli in 6.2) and Twilight, apparently associated with the village of Aaru (if she is definitely Hydro). The second option: the same Twilight, Mualani and Zhongli. The latter is more likely, since 6.3 (January 14, 2026) is the January update and there will 100% be an annual event in Liyue. Other reruns could be Lini, Sitlali or Chaska. Saino, Nilu, Al-Haytham and Wanderer are out of the question right away, as the Sumeru Chronicles Prayer (along with Tignari and Dehya) is coming soon, which will only happen during Nahida's rerun, where her rerun is expected in 6.1 (October 22, 2025). 6.0 (September 10, 2025) is coming out on the eve of the game's 5th anniversary, so Venti will definitely be reran there.