All the events and banners for the first half of theGenshin Impact5.6 update have been announced. This includes the flagship events and limited-time rewards for completing a Story Quest.
Read on for more details on all the events inGenshin Impact5.6 Phase 1.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 1 events preview
Character banners
Listed below are all the characters on the first half banners of version 5.6:
The banners will be available as soon as the new version goes live and will be available untilMay 26, 4:59am CT.
Weapon banner
Here are all the weapons on the Epitome Invocation Wish in the first half of version 5.6:
The starting and ending times of the weapon banner are the same as the character banners.
Whirling Waltz
Whirling Waltz is the flagship event ofGenshin Impact5.6. This time, you will return to Fontaine to meet old friends, including Wriothesley and Furina. The event will begin onMay 8 at 9pm CTand end onMay 25 at 2:59pm CT.
During the event, you will run a movie-themed amusement park and participate in different game modes to enhance the service quality and earn more revenue. Completing the event will earn plenty of rewards, including Primogems and a new 4-star event-exclusive Bow called Sequence of Solitude.
Operation Downpour Simulation
Operation Downpour Simulation is a new combat event featuring two types of challenges: Preset Scenario and Confrontation Scenario. Completing the event will give you Primogems and Character level-up materials. The event will be available fromMay 18 at 9pm CTand end onJune 2 at 2:59pm CT.
Limited-Time Story Quest Event
There will be a new limited-time Story Quest event, which will begin once the update is released untilMay 26, 4:59am CT. During the event, you must complete Escoffier’s Story Quest within the time limit to obtain Primogems and level-up materials for Escoffier. The rewards will be permanently gone if you fail to complete the quest during the first half ofGenshin Impact5.6.
Genius Invokation TCG events
Version 5.6 will also include two Genius Invokation TCG events:
The Forge Realm’s Temper will be available for the entire duration of version 5.6, while the Heated Battle Mode will only be available fromMay 16, 9pm CT,toJune 2, 2:59pm CT. During the event, you can go to The Cat’s Tail and check out the Invitation Board or talk to Price to participate in the TCG challenges.
