Genshin Impact 5.5 Release: Iansan, Varesa, and Everything You Need to Know
The highly anticipated Genshin Impact 5.5 update is set to launch on March 25, 2025, introducing two new characters: Iansan and Varesa. Here’s everything you need to know about the update, including release dates, maintenance times, and rewards.
New Characters: Iansan and Varesa
Iansan, a character first revealed in the Natlan chapter of the Teyvat Chapter Storyline Preview: Travail, is finally making her debut. While many expected her to be a 5-star character, she’s confirmed as a 4-star unit, similar to Ningguang from Liyue.
Joining her is Varesa, a 5-star competitive eater from the Collective of Plenty, the same tribe as Iansan. Both characters will be available in the version 5.5 banner, so start saving your Primogems!
Genshin Impact 5.5 Release Date and Maintenance Times
The update launches on March 25, 2025 (UTC-4 and earlier) or March 26, 2025 (UTC-3 and later). Maintenance typically lasts five hours, with 300 Primogems as compensation. Here’s the schedule for different time zones:
If maintenance exceeds five hours, players will receive an additional 60 Primogems for each extra hour.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Banner Schedule
The update will feature:
• First Phase: Varesa and Iansan debut, alongside a Xianyun rerun.
• Second Phase: Venti and Xilonen reruns.
Version 5.5 End Time
The update will run for six weeks, ending on May 6, 2025 for most time zones. Here’s the breakdown:
Prepare for Genshin Impact 5.5!
With new characters, reruns, and exciting rewards, **Genshin Impact 5.5** is an update you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and get ready to explore the world of Teyvat with Iansan and Varesa!