Many players of the popular open-world RPG, Genshin Impact, are eagerly awaiting the latest updates as developer miHoYo has confirmed the date and time for the Version 5.5 livestream called "Day of the Flame’s Return." The livestream is set to take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT (8:00 AM ET) and will be available on the official Genshin Impact Twitch and YouTube channels.
This event promises to provide insights on the new characters, events, and updates coming to Version 5.5, which is anticipated to introduce one new 5-Star character, Varesa, and one new 4-Star character, Iansan. Both characters belong to the newly introduced tribe, the Collective of Plenty, marking their debut appearance to the Genshin Impact universe.
According to the livestream schedule, players across various time zones can tune in as follows: 5:00 AM PT (West Coast US), 7:00 AM CT (Central US), 8:00 AM ET (East Coast US), 9:00 PM JST (Japan), 11:00 PM AET (Australia), 12:00 PM GMT (UK), and 1:00 PM CET (Europe). This array of options highlights the game's efforts to cater to its international audience, ensuring fans worldwide can join the excitement.
Version 5.4 is currently underway, featuring reruns of popular characters, including Furina and Wriothesley. Players are encouraged to take advantage of new promotional codes during the livestream, which will offer Primogems, the currency used to make wishes for new characters.
The introduction of Varesa is particularly notable, as she is described as the only character to have triumphed against the Pyro Archon Mavuka following an eating contest challenge. Meanwhile, Iansan, who first appeared back during the Teyvan Travail trailer, is recognized as one of Natlan's six legendary heroes who fought against Abyss creatures alongside the Pyro Archon. Her involvement has been long anticipated among the fanbase, and both new characters promise to bring fresh gameplay dynamics and story depth.
While specific details concerning the events are still forthcoming, leaks suggest characters such as Xilonen, Xianyun, and Venti are expected to have reruns during the new update. Speculations around these characters have been fueled by promotional materials disseminated by Genshin's marketing team, which hints at exciting developments for players after the official livestream.
It's important to stress, though, as informed by sources, none of this information is officially confirmed until it is presented during the livestream event on March 14. The vibrant community surrounding Genshin Impact thrives on speculation and discussion surrounding these updates, and fans are particularly vocal online about their hopes for favorite character returns and new gameplay mechanics.
For players, the anticipation of new content and the thrill of speculation reflect the passionate engagement the community has with Genshin Impact. Every livestream brings excitement as fans eagerly await confirmations of their favorite characters and explore the depths of Teyvat.
The collective enthusiasm highlights the game’s success and continued adaptation, ensuring its relevance in the competitive market of action RPGs.
With storytelling and character development at its core, Genshin Impact continues to captivate its audience. Players are reminded to stay engaged through the upcoming livestream, where they'll learn more about the anticipated characters and what the future holds for Version 5.5.
For anyone missing live updates, Genshin players can always find recorded versions of the streams on the official Genshin Impact channels, ensuring they never miss important news or leaks about upcoming banners and events, including the what lies ahead as the World of Teyvat continues to evolve.