Genshin Impact 7.2 Release Date and Time (November 2026) Countdown, Maintenance & Banners

Genshin Impact 7.2, “Hour of Ruin,” releases on November 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC+8), which is 8:30 AM IST. Servers go offline at 6:00 AM (UTC+8) for about five hours of maintenance, and the update goes live for every region at once. I’ve double-checked the time zones below, because several popular guides still list outdated daylight-saving labels.

Detail	Info
Version	7.2 “Hour of Ruin”
Release	Nov 4, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC+8)
Maintenance	6:00 AM – 11:00 AM (UTC+8), ~5 hours
New characters	Mitya (5-star), Valeriy (4-star)
Platforms	PC, PS5, Xbox Series X\|S, Android, iOS

Genshin Impact 7.2 Release Time in Your Time Zone

Everything is anchored to 11:00 AM UTC+8 (03:00 UTC). Here is what that means locally. I’ve used the standard-time clocks currently in effect, so the offsets match what your phone shows today.

Region	Maintenance Starts	Update Live
US West (PST)	2:00 PM, Nov 3	7:00 PM, Nov 3
US East / Canada (EST)	5:00 PM, Nov 3	10:00 PM, Nov 3
Brazil (BRT)	7:00 PM, Nov 3	12:00 AM, Nov 4
UK (GMT)	10:00 PM, Nov 3	3:00 AM, Nov 4
Central Europe (CET)	11:00 PM, Nov 3	4:00 AM, Nov 4
India (IST)	3:30 AM, Nov 4	8:30 AM, Nov 4
China / Philippines	6:00 AM, Nov 4	11:00 AM, Nov 4
Japan / Korea	7:00 AM, Nov 4	12:00 PM, Nov 4
Sydney (AEDT)	9:00 AM, Nov 4	2:00 PM, Nov 4
New Zealand (NZDT)	11:00 AM, Nov 4	4:00 PM, Nov 4

Heads-up: Some sites list US, UK and Europe times with daylight-saving labels (EDT, BST, CEST). Those clocks already changed, so the table above is the safe version. Always check the in-game notice for your server.

Genshin Impact 7.2 Maintenance Details

Maintenance runs roughly five hours. HoYoverse usually grants compensation, and one source lists 300 Primogems for players at Adventure Rank 5 or above. That figure isn’t confirmed in the official notice yet, so wait for the in-game mail. The Archon Quest also pays 560 Primogems if you finish it within the version, so budget time for it.

Log out before maintenance begins so you don’t lose progress in domains or events.

Genshin Impact 7.2 Preload Size

Preload is already available. One report lists about 8 GB on PC and 3 GB on mobile, but I’d treat those numbers as approximate. Console file sizes vary. Start the pre-install from the in-game Paimon menu, or from your launcher on PC, so you can jump in the moment servers reopen.

What’s New in Genshin Impact 7.2 “Hour of Ruin”

Story: Holy Soil and the Seven Nations

As the Nails of Retribution grow unstable, pillars of light trigger the Holy Soil phenomenon across Teyvat. The Tsaritsa calls a historic summit in Snezhnaya, and you fight alongside the Archons, Neuvillette and other allies. Completing the Archon Quest also gives Ascension materials for Mitya.

New Region: Eastern Snezhnaya

The map expands by rail to Novokitezhgrad, an underground city encased in Kresnik Kristall. Beyond it lies Wingspan Peak, home to Old Kitezhgrad, the first city of Snezhnaya. Exploration revolves around cleaning contaminated crystal deposits, with new Prime Ice Constructs and two elemental shotguns. Expect new Meeting Point quests too, and a colossal sea creature waiting in Novokitezhgrad.

New Characters and Banners

Character	Rarity	Element	Weapon	Role
Mitya	5-star	Electro	Catalyst	Turns Superconduct into Stellar-Conduct, buffs team damage, plays on or off-field
Valeriy	4-star	Electro	Sword	Shields and Electro damage boost, especially in Stellar-Conduct teams

Phase 1: Mitya and Valeriy, plus a Furina rerun.
Phase 2: Zibai and Linnea return, along with a new Chronicled Wish for select Natlan characters.

Wondering if Mitya is worth your Primogems? I’d check where he lands in the Genshin Impact tier list before pulling. Mitya’s Elemental Skill stores a special energy, and tapping it triggers periodic Stellar-Conduct damage. Holding it unleashes enhanced Charged Attacks. His Burst deals AoE Electro damage and refills that energy.

Events and Rewards

Main event: unlocks through the Archon Quest, or instantly with Quick Start. You rescue soldiers and carry intel against the Holy Soil. It rewards Primogems, upgrade materials and a free 4-star character of your choice.
Filming event in Snezhnaya and a mining challenge in Natlan.
Secret Tsarist Assignments return with a Snezhnaya-themed Wind Glider.
Miliastra Wonderland adds a masquerade lobby, a free 4-star cosmetic set and more stage-editing tools.

How to Get Ready for 7.2?

Pre-install the update now so the download isn’t waiting for you at launch.
Spend your Resin and finish time-limited events before maintenance.
Redeem active codes. Use our Genshin Impact codes list to grab free Primogems before the update.
Save Primogems. Mitya’s banner arrives alongside a Furina rerun, so decide your target first.
Reach the right Adventure Rank to unlock the new Archon Quest and the Snezhnaya content.

I always save a few thousand Primogems before a Snezhnaya patch, because the story rewards add up fast. Following your target character’s build guide before launch helps you prepare the right weapon and artifacts.