Genshin Impact 5.7 Release Time: When Can You Play the Skirk Update?

Genshin Impact fans, get ready! The long-awaited 5.7 update, also known as the Skirk patch, is almost here and it’s packed with fresh content. If you’ve been counting down the days to see Skirk and Dainsleif in action, you won’t want to miss this one. Here’s everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact 5.7 release time, maintenance, and what’s new in the game.

Exact start and end times for Genshin Impact 5.7 maintenance
When you can play the 5.7 patch
What new content is coming in version 5.7
Skirk, Dahlia, and Dainsleif details
Upcoming events and rewards

When does Genshin Impact go down for maintenance?

Maintenance for Genshin Impact 5.7 kicks off on Tuesday, June 17 (or Wednesday, June 18, depending on your region). The servers will be unavailable for about five hours, so plan your last-minute resin burns! Here are the key maintenance times:

June 17, 3 p.m. PDT – West Coast US
June 17, 6 p.m. EDT – East Coast US
June 17, 11 p.m. BST – UK
June 18, 12 a.m. CEST – Western Europe/Paris
June 18, 7 a.m. JST – Japan/Tokyo
June 18, 8 a.m. AEST – Australia/Sydney

*Tip: The new battle pass season will launch right after maintenance, so you might want to save some resin for those first missions!

What time does Genshin Impact 5.7 go live?

Once the five-hour maintenance wraps up, Genshin Impact 5.7 should be live at these times:

June 17, 8 p.m. PDT – West Coast US
June 17, 11 p.m. EDT – East Coast US
June 18, 4 a.m. BST – UK
June 18, 5 a.m. CEST – Western Europe/Paris
June 18, 12 p.m. JST – Japan/Tokyo
June 18, 1 p.m. AEST – Australia/Sydney

Hoyoverse usually sticks to their maintenance schedule, but sometimes the servers come back a little earlier or later than expected. So, keep an eye out!

What’s new in Genshin Impact 5.7?

This update brings some big names to the roster. Skirk, a five-star Cryo sword-user, finally becomes playable, and Dahlia, a four-star Hydro sword-user, joins the fun. Plus, Dainsleif returns for a major story arc that’s sure to have lore fans buzzing.

On top of that, there’s a brand new auto-battler event where you can snag a free copy of Sethos. Expect the usual mix of combat events, new mini-games, and fresh rewards to keep you busy.

Summary

To sum up: Genshin Impact 5.7 drops right after a five-hour maintenance window starting June 17/18, depending on your time zone. Look forward to new characters, a lore-heavy story, fun events, and a shiny new battle pass. Get your primogems ready!