If you’ve been stockpiling Primogems since the Genshin Impact 5.0 banner leaks first started circulating, 2026 is the year your patience either pays off spectacularly or gets obliterated by a new character you swore you wouldn’t pull for. We’ve got you. Here’s the complete banner roadmap through Version 7.0 — with character details, estimated dates, and everything you need to plan your pulls intelligently.
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Genshin Impact 2026 Banner Schedule — Full Roadmap
| Version | Date | Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 (Luna IV) | Jan 14 – Feb 24, 2026 | Columbina (new) + Ineffa rerun | Zibai (new) + Neuvillette rerun |
| 6.4 (Luna V) | Feb 25, 2026 | Varka (new) + Flins rerun | Skirk (new) + Escoffier rerun |
| 6.5 | Apr 8, 2026 | Linnea (new) | Gretel (new) + Mavuika rerun |
| 6.6 | May 20, 2026 | Nicole (new) + Citlali rerun | Lohen (Standard, new) + Lauma/Nefer reruns |
| 6.7 | Jul 1, 2026 | Sandrone (new) + Columbina rerun | TBA + Durin/Mualani reruns |
| 6.8 / 7.0 | TBA 2026 | Alice (highly anticipated new) | TBA |
Source: LDShop Banner Schedule | Leaks via community data miners
Genshin Impact 5.0 : Characters You Absolutely Cannot Miss
🌊 Columbina (6.3 — Hydro Catalyst) The most lore-significant Harbinger to ever become playable. If you’ve followed the Archon Quests, you know exactly why she matters. Her banner arrives alongside Acts VII–VIII of the main storyline, making this a story-and-pull double event.
⚔️ Varka & Skirk (6.4 — launching Feb 25) Varka’s been teased since Version 1.0 and is finally here. Skirk follows in Phase 2 — Childe’s enigmatic master with a skill set reportedly built around Hydro reactions and burst windows. High ceiling, massive hype.
🌿 Linnea & Gretel (6.5) Linnea is a life sciences expert from Nod-Krai — leaks suggest she synergizes with Lunar Crystalized reactions. Gretel, Amber’s trainee, is rumored as a 4★ Anemo Bow unit — perfect budget glue for exploration teams.
🔥 Nicole Reeyn “N” (6.6 — Pyro Sword) Hexenzirkel’s mystery voice becomes playable with what’s reportedly a 5★ Pyro Sword. Lore-heavy, meta-relevant, and paired with a Citlali rerun — a strong double-banner patch.
🤖 Sandrone (6.7 — Electro/Cryo) “The Marionette” makes her sacrifice in the main quest before becoming playable. Designed around Superconduct reactions. Columbina rerun runs alongside her — save your primos accordingly.
🌙 Alice (6.8 / 7.0) Klee’s mother. Hexenzirkel founding member. Reportedly a 5★ Pyro Catalyst with a kit that reportedly bends standard rotation rules. If this lands, expect the community to go absolutely wild.
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FAQs
Q: Are the Genshin Impact 5.0 banner leaks accurate?
A: The banner roadmap for Versions 6.3 through 6.8 is based on data mined by trusted community leakers including those tracked by Genshin Impact’s official HoYoWiki and cross-referenced with the official HoYoverse 2026 preview stream. While early leaks are generally reliable 6–8 weeks out, Phase 2 details for versions beyond 6.5 remain subject to change.
Q: When does Version 7.0 release and what happens after?
A: Version 7.0 is expected in late 2026 and will mark the conclusion of the Snezhnaya/Nod-Krai arc. According to leaks, the complete Mare Jivari map will be released starting 7.0, after which Genshin Impact 2 is reportedly set to launch as a new chapter of the game’s journey.
