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Genshin Impact Livestream: Banners, Codes, and Version Updates

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

Genshin Impact characters during a Special Program livestream.

Travelers, get ready for the latest news from Teyvat. For millions of players, the Genshin Impact Special Program livestream is a recurring, must-watch event. These broadcasts, hosted by HoYoverse, are the official unveiling of the next major version update, transforming weeks of community speculation into a concrete roadmap for the upcoming six weeks of content.

Serving as the definitive source for confirmed information, each livestream details everything from highly anticipated character banners and new story chapters to limited-time events and crucial quality-of-life changes. Here’s your complete guide to what to expect from every Genshin Impact Special Program.

New Characters and Official Gameplay

The centerpiece of every Genshin Impact Special Program is the reveal of new playable characters. While HoYoverse often "drip markets" the character art on social media weeks in advance, the livestream provides the first official gameplay demonstration.

Each broadcast offers a full breakdown of the new character's design, personality, and combat kit. Developers and voice actors guide viewers through their Normal Attacks, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst, explaining their role in a team and potential synergies. This is also where the official English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese voice actors for the new character are formally announced.

The Next Chapter of the Story

Beyond new faces, the livestream serves as a crucial narrative preview for the Traveler's ongoing journey. Each program features a trailer for the next major story installment, which could be a continuation of the main Archon Quest, an Interlude chapter, or a character-focused Story Quest.

These trailers set the tone for the upcoming patch, showcasing key cutscenes and character interactions without revealing major spoilers. For lore enthusiasts, this segment is a vital glimpse into the evolving world of Teyvat, teasing the conflicts, revelations, and new regions that await.

Banners, Events, and Free Primogem Codes

A major focus of the livestream is confirming the character banners for both phases of the update. This reveal is critical for players saving their Primogems, as it officially announces which new 5-star character will debut and which fan-favorite 5-star characters will be featured on rerun banners. The 4-star characters who will have a rate-up on these banners are also typically confirmed.

Furthermore, the presentation details the slate of limited-time events for the patch. These are the primary source of free Primogems and other rewards, often featuring a mix of combat challenges, clever mini-games, and exploration-based activities. The stream outlines the gameplay mechanics for each event and highlights exclusive rewards like new free weapons, Gadgets, or Crown of Insight.

No Special Program is complete without free rewards. During each broadcast, three unique and time-sensitive redemption codes are revealed. Each code typically rewards 100 Primogems, for a total of 300 Primogems, along with other valuable resources like Mora and Mystic Enhancement Ore. These codes expire in less than 24 hours, so viewers are encouraged to redeem them as quickly as possible.

Genshin Impact Livestream Schedule: When and Where to Watch

HoYoverse follows a highly consistent schedule for its Special Programs. You can almost always expect the livestream to take place on a Friday, approximately 10 to 12 days before the corresponding version update goes live.

  • When: Broadcasts are typically scheduled for 8:00 AM (UTC-4).
  • Where: The livestream airs first on the official Genshin Impact Twitch channel. A full video-on-demand (VOD) version is uploaded to the official Genshin Impact YouTube channel a few hours later, making it easy to catch up if you miss the live event.

Keep an eye on the official Genshin Impact social media channels in the week leading up to the expected date for the final, confirmed time and date of the next Special Program.