The Genshin Impact 3.4 release date and time and Banner and event details have been officially announced for the next patch, titled The Exquisite Night Chimes.
As always, there are two banner phases and new limited-time events in the latest update, with Genshin Impact 3.4 banners featuring two new characters and three 5-star reruns.
Below you can find the Genshin Impact 3.4 release date and timewho are the new and returning characters, and what are the 3.4 Banners and Calendar of Events is for the upcoming patch.
Also be sure to check out our Genshin Impact Codes page to get free Primogems which can be used to unlock new characters and weapons.
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Genshin Impact 3.4 UK release date and time, GMT, CET, EST and PST
Genshin Impact 3.4 will be released on Wednesday, January 18. It should follow the usual maintenance schedule for new updates, with version 3.4 being released around five hours after the server shutdown from 6am (UTC+8), so it will be available from 11am (UTC+ 8).
As this is only an approximate duration of server downtime, you may be able to play patch 3.4 a little before or after the times below – although previous update estimates were quite precise.
For other time zones, the Genshin Impact 3.4 release date and time is:
- UK: Wednesday, January 18, 3 a.m. (GMT)
- Europe: Wednesday, January 18, 4 a.m. (CET)
- United States East Coast: Tuesday, January 17, 10 p.m. (EST)
- Central United States: Tuesday, January 17, 9 p.m. (CST)
- United States West Coast:Tuesday, January 17, 7 p.m. (PST)
- Australia: Wednesday, January 18, 2 p.m. (AET)
- New Zealand: Wednesday, January 18, 4 p.m. (NZST)
- Japan: Wednesday, January 18, 12 p.m. (JST)
Genshin Impact 3.4 Banners
Two new playable characters make their debut in Update 3.4: Alhaitham and Yaoyao.
Phase 1 begins with new Dendro 5-Star Alhaitham featured in its Caution in Confidence banner, and returning Anemo 5 stars Xiao
As usual, 3.4 Phase 1 Banners will work side-by-side and should be available from Wednesday January 18th and should end on Wednesday February 8th.
In Phase 2 of the 3.4 Banner timeline, we have the return Hu Tao 5 Star Pyro‘s Moment of Bloom Banner and Return Hydro 5 stars in Yelan‘s Discern of Enigmas Banner. These Phase 2 banners should last until Tuesday, February 28.
In summary, all the new 5-star characters and new 4-star characters you could want during the 3.4 update are:
- Alhaitham (Caution in Confidence Banner – Phase 1): New 5-star character Dendro who uses a sword.
- Xiao (Worldly Life Banner Invitation – Phase 1): Return of the 5-star Anemo character who uses a polearm.
- Yaoyao (Beware of Trust and Worldly Invitation Banners – Phase 1): New 4-star character Dendro who uses a polearm.
- Hu Tao (Bloom Time Banner – Phase 2): Return of the 5-star Pyro character who uses a polearm.
- Yelan (Discern of Enigmas Banner – Phase 2): Return of the 5-star Hydro character who uses a bow.
As for weapons, there’s a new one coming to the Epitome summon banner sometime in 3.4, the Leaf incision sword lightAlhaitham’s signature weapon.
To keep up to date with who the other boosted 4-star characters and weapons will be, and all other banner changes, check out our upcoming and current Banners page!
As a reminder, all phase 1 banners will be available from Wednesday January 18th, then will be replaced by phase 2 banners from Wednesday February 8th. Phase 2 is then due to end on Tuesday, February 28, when the next day will be time to prepare for a new update with a new set of banners in version 3.5.
Genshin Impact version 3.3 is here, with new codes and a new character Scaramouche (Wanderer), so find out where he is placed on our tier list. You will need Primogems and luck from the Pity and 50/50 systems for Wish with Fate for him and other current and upcoming banners. You will also need the correct Adventure Rank for Events. For more help with Sumeru, we have pages on Sumeru reputation, Tree of Dreams, Dendroculus locations, Aeonblight Drake boss, Garden of Endless Pillars estate, and Nilotpala Lotus, Padisarah, Scarabs, and Redcrest locations. . You can also unlock the Genius Invokation TCG, and if you need help building your deck, check out our Genius Invokation TCG card list. If you want to relax, why not try fishing at one of the many fishing spots?
Genshin Impact 3.4 Events
In addition to login rewards, new Hadramaveth Desert area, Alhaitham story quest, new world quests, new boss, Genius Invokation TCG modes and costumes for Lisa and Ayaka , we obtain four limited-time events
We don’t have any dates or participation requirements yet, but here’s everything we know about limited-time events and their rewards in version 3.4:
Genshin Impact Lantern Rite Festival 2023 Event
Lantern Rite returns in version 3.4! This time around, the story of Exquisite Night Chimes focuses on experiencing the festival and listening to stories with Ganyu.
As for the activities themselves, we have four to check out during the latest Lantern Rite Festival:
- paper theater
- Radiant sparks
- Vigilance at sea
- A Battle Challenge
Participation in each of these activities will reward Festive Fever, which can then be used to obtain one of nine 4-star Liyue characters for free, including the new character Yaoyao. If you choose a character you already own, you will get their Stella Fortuna instead.
paper theater is a 2D mini-game where you have to move objects to change the paths of actors in order to complete challenges.
Radiant sparks is a parkour mini-game where you can race to collect gold coins, but this time there are fireworks enthusiasts you can take advantage of to help you navigate the course in style.
Vigilance at sea is a sailing challenge where you have to collect challenge coins in the high waters of Liyue. There are additional obstacles and puzzles to solve this time around, and it can be played solo or co-op.
We don’t have a name for it yet, but there is one. battle challenge included in this year’s Lantern Rite which feels like a basic ‘kill all enemy’ affair.
All the rewards you can earn during the Lantern Rite 2023 event include:
- A free 4-star Liyue character
- Primogems
- More
- insight crown
- Character Ascension Materials
- Character EXP Materials
- Talent Level Materials
- Mystical Enhancement Ore
Genshin Impact Almighty Arataki Extraordinary and Thrilling Event Extreme Beetle Brawl
Arataki Itto returns with a ridiculously long new event name.
The Exciting Extreme Beetle Brawl event lets you take control of Onikabuto to battle other beetles with special abilities. It feels a bit like a mix of combat and strategy.
You need to position your scarab correctly, then charge up and unleash special moves to defeat your opponent, but you’ll need to be careful not to expose yourself to attacks from the other Onikabuto.
The rewards you can earn through the Almighty Arataki Extraordinary and Exciting Extreme Beetle Brawl event include:
- Primogems
- More
- Mystical Enhancement Ore
- Talent Level Materials
- Character EXP Materials
Genshin Impact Warrior’s Spirit Event
Warrior’s Spirit is a martial arts fighting competition that takes place in Inazuma – but you won’t be able to use your items during any of the challenges!
Instead of relying on elemental reactions, you must parry and use sword techniques to win duels. However, your opponent can use these same techniques, so you’ll need to be careful.
Warrior’s Spirit also features Ayaka in her new outfit which you can purchase from the in-game store at a discount during 3.4.
The rewards you can earn through the Warrior’s Spirit event include:
- Primogems
- More
- Mystical Enhancement Ore
- Weapon Ascension Materials
- Character EXP Materials
- Talent Level Material
Genshin Impact Second Blooming Event
Second Bloom is a team challenge event where you can get a new Lisa outfit for free by completing each challenge and reaching the required scores.
You have to create three separate teams and complete consecutive battle challenges, but you can take advantage of the “linked” mechanic. Look for the line connecting the characters in the event’s party composition menu, as this means the character you put here will spawn in multiple rounds. They will also benefit from bonus effects.
Don’t worry if you don’t have multiple teams to use, as there will be trial characters available during the challenges.
The rewards you can earn during the Second Blooming event include:
- New costume for Lisa
- Primogems
- More
- Mystical Enhancement Ore
- Character EXP Materials
- Weapon Ascension Materials
I hope you have fun during version 3.4! Don’t forget to check your mailbox for free rewards throughout Lantern Rite.
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