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When & Where to Watch

• The official “Luna III” special program aired on November 21, 2025, on the global Twitch and YouTube channels of Genshin Impact.
• The update itself – Version 6.2 – is scheduled to go live with global maintenance on December 3, 2025.

What Luna III Adds: Characters, Banners & Story

New Characters

• Durin: a new 5★ Pyro sword wielder.
• Jahoda: a new 4★ Anemo bow user, also debuting in this version.

Banner Phases

• Phase 1 (Dec 3 – Dec 23, 2025): Durin + rerun of Venti — a fan-favorite Anemo 5★ — plus Jahoda on the 4★ pool.
• Phase 2 (Dec 23, 2025 – Jan 13, 2026): Reruns of Varesa and Xilonen take the spotlight.

Story & Quest Content

Luna III expands the ongoing saga in the region of Nod-Krai with:

• New Archon Quest story chapters: Act V “A Nocturne of the Far North” and Act VI “Melting Moonlight in the Morning Mist.”
• A brand-new character Story Quest for Durin: “The Magic Known as Storytelling.”
• A fresh roster of side-quests under a new quest type: “Witch’s Homework,” which tie into updated mechanics announced by the devs.

New Features, Events, and Systems

Version 6.2 isn’t just about new characters — it also ushers in:

• New weapons, including a 5★ sword and new bows tailored for the update’s banners.
• New world events: A winter-themed mini-game event takes over part of the patch, along with seasonal celebrations and reruns of past events.
• Updated mechanics & buffs: Some previously released characters receive reworks or buffs under a new “Hexenzirkel / Secret Rite” system — changing how elemental and team-buffing builds work this version.

Final Thoughts

The Luna III livestream delivered a packed set of reveals and sets the stage for one of Genshin Impact’s most atmospheric updates. With a new region, major story expansion, exciting characters and strong QoL upgrades, Version 6.2 is shaping up to be a standout chapter moving into the next stage of Teyvat’s journey.

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