Genshin Impact Update 5.6 Release Time and Maintenance Info Revealed

Genshin Impact version 5.6 is imminent, and fans are eagerly anticipating their much-anticipated comeback to the well-known landscapes of Mondstadt.

Nevertheless, everything isn't as calm and peaceful as expected; a murder mystery has emerged, and the accused turns out to be none other than our acquaintance Albedo. Moreover, those in power become entangled in this unfolding legal battle, leading to interactions between the Traveler and characters such as the Hexenzirkel, Dahlia, and Varka—brace yourself for an abundance of lore revelations.

Locate all the information regarding this topic. The Genshin Impact update for version 5.6 will begin along with scheduled server maintenance. below.

Genshin Impact update 5.6: Scheduled maintenance outage

The Genshin Impact servers are set to be taken down for maintenance shortly. On May 7, 2025, at 6 AM (UTC+8). In anticipation of update 5.6, here’s how it affects your time zone:

• May 6, 2025, at 3 PM Pacific Daylight Time
• May 6th, 2025 at 5 PM Central Daylight Time
• May 6, 2025, at 6 PM Eastern Daylight Time
• May 6th, 2025, at 7 PM Brazilian Time
• May 6, 2025, at 11 PM British Summer Time
• May 7, 2025, at midnight CET
• May 7, 2025, at 3:30 AM Indian Standard Time
• May 7, 2025, 6am CST
• May 7, 2025, at 7 AM KST/JST
• May 7, 2025, at 8 AM AEST
• On May 7, 2025, at 10 AM New Zealand Standard Time,

The Genshin Impact servers are expected to be down for approximately five hours, following which players will have the opportunity to come back to Mondstadt and attempt to address the complex situation they're facing.

Genshin Impact patch 5.6: launch timing

Typically, HoYoverse requires no additional time beyond the scheduled five-hour window. Therefore, based on their timeline, here’s when you can expect Genshin Impact update 5.6 to be accessible in your local timezone:

• May 6th, 2025 at 8 PM Pacific Daylight Time
• May 6th, 2025, at 10 PM Central Daylight Time
• May 6, 2025, at 11 PM Eastern Daylight Time
• May 7, 2025, at midnight Brasília Time
• May 7, 2025, at 4 AM British Summer Time
• May 7, 2025, 5am CEST
• May 7, 2025, 8:30am IST
• May 7, 2025, 11am CST
• May 7, 2025 at noon KST/JST
• May 7th, 2025 at 1 PM AEST
• May 7, 2025, at 3 PM New Zealand Standard Time

Each hour of downtime will be compensated with 60 Primogems, so you can expect a total of 300 of the vital in-game currency to be up for grabs once the dust has settled. In the unlikely case of a technical disaster, HoYoverse always offers additional compensation. Don’t forget to claim this gift in the 30 days after the update, as the message containing the freebies will delete itself after that deadline.

Genshin Impact patch 5.6: preloading

You can start preloading the Genshin Impact update 5.6 now across all platforms including PC, iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. That means every system is covered. If you download the update ahead of time, you'll save yourself from long wait times on release day and be able to dive back into the game immediately.

Genshin Impact patch 5.6: download size

Anticipated download size for Genshin Impact version 5.6:

• PC: 5 to 6 GB (6 to 7 GB needed for extracting files)
• Mobile: 1 to 2 gigabytes

Keep in mind that the size of your download can vary based on the voice packs you have installed and how much content you've already completed.

This piece was initially released on www.The News Pulse as Genshin Impact patch 5.6: launch schedule and downtime information .