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Genshin Impact 5.1 release date, characters, and events

Everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact 5.1 release date, banners, events, and which new characters are coming to the update.

The Genshin Impact character, Xilonen holding a tournament ball in Genshin Impact

When is the Genshin Impact 5.1 release date? While we’re still exploring the new Natlan region, it’s not long to go until the next update drops introducing new characters and events, here’s what to expect.

If you’re already looking forward to the next Genshin Impact banner and want to know how the characters fit onto our Genshin Impact tier list, we have the latest on the 5.1 update, including the now officially announced five-star Geo character, Xilonen, and an event with a chance to get a free Candace. Here’s what we know about the Genshin Impact 5.1 release date.

The character Xilonen lying on a tree in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact 5.1 release date

The Genshin Impact 5.1 release date is October 9, 2024, following the usual six-week schedule of updates for the gacha game. We’re currently in phase two of the large 5.0 update that introduced the new Natlan region alongside new quests and characters.

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Genshin Impact 5.1 characters

Xilonen is the next character to feature on the upcoming 5.1 banner. We first saw this character in a teaser trailer above, and now she’s finally coming to the game. Xilonen is a five-star Geo, sword user and a name engraver for the Nanatzcayan, you can read more about her skills in our Xilonen banner and abilities guide. We also have a Xilonen ascension materials guide if you want to grab her items ahead of time.

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Genshin Impact 5.1 events

According to the Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream, we now have a list of the events set to take place during this update. It’s important to note that this is subject to change, so while it’s unlikely these events are going to change any time soon, there is the possibility that they can.

Here are all the events in Genshin Impact 5.1:

  • Chromatic Ode of Candies and Roses (free Candace)
  • Aphid Treasure Trace
  • Reminiscent Regimen: Thrill
  • Feast of Pursuit
  • Marvelous Merchandise

That’s everything we have for the Genshin Impact 5.1 release date, for more on the anime game, here are the latest Genshin Impact codes and all upcoming and new Genshin Impact characters in the current update and beyond.