Overview

• The Phase 1 banners for Genshin Impact 5.6, featuring 5-star characters Escoffier and Navia, are now live and will be available until May 26 at 4:59 am CT.
• Escoffier debuts as a Cryo support/sub-DPS, while Ifa joins as a 4-star Anemo healer/driver, with both offering unique gameplay mechanics.
• The flagship Whirling Waltz event, set in Fontaine’s movie-themed amusement park, runs from May 8 to May 25, offering Primogems and an exclusive 4-star event bow as rewards.
• Additional events include the Operation Downpour Simulation combat challenge (May 18–June 2) and two Genius Invokation TCG events, one of which is time-limited.
• A limited-time Story Quest for Escoffier is available until May 26, rewarding players with Primogems and character progression materials upon completion.