The highly anticipated Genshin Impact 5.3 update, titled “Incandescent Ode of Resurrection,” is almost here! This update promises to conclude the Natlan Archon Quest and kick off the annual Lantern Rite event, making it a must-play for Travelers looking to earn Primogems and other exciting rewards.
Here’s everything you need to know about the update’s maintenance schedule and release timing across various time zones.
Genshin Impact 5.3 Release Date and Features
The Genshin Impact 5.3 update is set to release on December 31, 2024, or January 1, 2025, depending on your region. Players in the Americas will see the update arrive at midnight UTC-4, while European and Asian players will gain access after their local midnight or early morning on New Year’s Day.
This version is packed with exciting content, including:
- New characters: Mavuika, Citlali, and the Pyro Traveler.
- The annual Lantern Rite event, featuring festive Liyue-themed celebrations.
- Free rewards: Primogems, wishes, a free Xiangling outfit, and an in-store Hu Tao outfit.
- The Chronicled Wish event, spotlighting Liyue characters.
Genshin Impact 5.3 Maintenance Start and End Times
As with previous updates, Genshin Impact servers will go offline for maintenance before the update is live. Below is the maintenance schedule for different time zones:
| Timezone | Maintenance Start | Maintenance End |
|---|---|---|
| PT (UTC-8) | December 31, 2024, 2:00 PM | December 31, 2024, 7:00 PM |
| MT (UTC-7) | December 31, 2024, 3:00 PM | December 31, 2024, 8:00 PM |
| CT (UTC-6) | December 31, 2024, 4:00 PM | December 31, 2024, 9:00 PM |
| ET (UTC-5) | December 31, 2024, 5:00 PM | December 31, 2024, 10:00 PM |
| BST (UTC+0) | December 31, 2024, 10:00 PM | January 1, 2025, 3:00 AM |
| CET (UTC+1) | December 31, 2024, 11:00 PM | January 1, 2025, 4:00 AM |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | January 1, 2025, 3:30 AM | January 1, 2025, 8:30 AM |
| SGT (UTC+8) | January 1, 2025, 6:00 AM | January 1, 2025, 11:00 AM |
| JST (UTC+9) | January 1, 2025, 7:00 AM | January 1, 2025, 12:00 PM |
| AEST (UTC+10) | January 1, 2025, 8:00 AM | January 1, 2025, 1:00 PM |
Genshin Impact 5.3 Duration and End Date
The 5.3 update is expected to follow the usual six-week cycle, concluding in mid-February 2025. Here’s a quick breakdown of the patch duration across time zones:
| Timezone | Release Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| PT (UTC-8) | December 31, 2024, 7:00 PM | February 11, 2025, 2:00 PM |
| MT (UTC-7) | December 31, 2024, 8:00 PM | February 11, 2025, 3:00 PM |
| CT (UTC-6) | December 31, 2024, 9:00 PM | February 11, 2025, 4:00 PM |
| ET (UTC-5) | December 31, 2024, 10:00 PM | February 11, 2025, 5:00 PM |
| BST (UTC+0) | January 1, 2025, 3:00 AM | February 11, 2025, 10:00 PM |
| CET (UTC+1) | January 1, 2025, 4:00 AM | February 11, 2025, 11:00 PM |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | January 1, 2025, 8:30 AM | February 12, 2025, 3:30 AM |
| SGT (UTC+8) | January 1, 2025, 11:00 AM | February 12, 2025, 6:00 AM |
| JST (UTC+9) | January 1, 2025, 12:00 PM | February 12, 2025, 7:00 AM |
| AEST (UTC+10) | January 1, 2025, 1:00 PM | February 12, 2025, 8:00 AM |
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Prepare for Genshin Impact 5.3
The Genshin Impact 5.3 update is packed with fresh content and rewards. Don’t miss your chance to earn free Primogems, explore the Lantern Rite event, and try out new characters like Mavuika and Citlali.
Mark your calendars and set your alarms, Travelers! This is one update you don’t want to miss.