Genshin Impact 5.6 first half events schedule

All the events and banners for the first half of the Genshin Impact 5.6 update have been announced. This includes the flagship events and limited-time rewards for completing a Story Quest. Read on for more details on all the events in Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 1. Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 1 events preview Character banners Image via HoYoverse Image via HoYoverse Listed below are all the characters on the first half banners of version 5.6: Escoffier (5-star Cryo) Navia (5-star Geo) Ifa (4-star Anemo) Ororon (4-star Electro) Layla (4-star Cryo) The banners will be available as soon as the new version goes live and will be available until May 26, 4:59am CT. Weapon banner Image via HoYoverse Here are all the weapons on the Epitome Invocation Wish in the first half of version 5.6: Symphonist of Scents (5-star Polearm) Verdict (5-star Claymore) The Dockhand’s Assistant (4-star Sword) Portable Power Saw (4-star Claymore) Prospector’s Drill (4-star Polearm) Range Gauge (4-star Bow) The starting and ending times of the weapon banner are the same as the character banners. Whirling Waltz Image via HoYoverse Whirling Waltz is the flagship event of Genshin Impact 5.6. This time, you will return to Fontaine to meet old friends, including Wriothesley and Furina. The event will begin on May 8 at 9pm CT and end on May 25 at 2:59pm CT. During the event, you will run a movie-themed amusement park and participate in different game modes to enhance the service quality and earn more revenue. Completing the event will earn plenty of rewards, including Primogems and a new 4-star event-exclusive Bow called Sequence of Solitude. Operation Downpour Simulation Image via HoYoverse Operation Downpour Simulation is a new combat event featuring two types of challenges: Preset Scenario and Confrontation Scenario. Completing the event will give you Primogems and Character level-up materials. The event will be available from May 18 at 9pm CT and end on June 2 at 2:59pm CT. Limited-Time Story Quest Event Image via HoYoverse There will be a new limited-time Story Quest event, which will begin once the update is released until May 26, 4:59am CT. During the event, you must complete Escoffier's Story Quest within the time limit to obtain Primogems and level-up materials for Escoffier. The rewards will be permanently gone if you fail to complete the quest during the first half of Genshin Impact 5.6. Genius Invokation TCG events Image via HoYoverse Version 5.6 will also include two Genius Invokation TCG events: The Forge Realm's Temper: Clever Stratagems Heated Battle Mode: Automatic Artistry The Forge Realm's Temper will be available for the entire duration of version 5.6, while the Heated Battle Mode will only be available from May 16, 9pm CT, to June 2, 2:59pm CT. During the event, you can go to The Cat's Tail and check out the Invitation Board or talk to Price to participate in the TCG challenges. The post Genshin Impact 5.6 first half events schedule appeared first on Destructoid.

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Genshin Impact 5.6 first half events schedule

genshin impact 5.6 events schedule

All the events and banners for the first half of the Genshin Impact 5.6 update have been announced. This includes the flagship events and limited-time rewards for completing a Story Quest.

Read on for more details on all the events in Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 1.

Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 1 events preview

Character banners

Listed below are all the characters on the first half banners of version 5.6:

  • Escoffier (5-star Cryo)
  • Navia (5-star Geo)
  • Ifa (4-star Anemo)
  • Ororon (4-star Electro)
  • Layla (4-star Cryo)

The banners will be available as soon as the new version goes live and will be available until May 26, 4:59am CT.

Weapon banner

Genshin impact 5.6 phase 1 weapon banner
Image via HoYoverse

Here are all the weapons on the Epitome Invocation Wish in the first half of version 5.6:

  • Symphonist of Scents (5-star Polearm)
  • Verdict (5-star Claymore)
  • The Dockhand’s Assistant (4-star Sword)
  • Portable Power Saw (4-star Claymore)
  • Prospector’s Drill (4-star Polearm)
  • Range Gauge (4-star Bow)

The starting and ending times of the weapon banner are the same as the character banners.

Whirling Waltz

Whirling Waltz - genshin impact 5.6 flagship event
Image via HoYoverse

Whirling Waltz is the flagship event of Genshin Impact 5.6. This time, you will return to Fontaine to meet old friends, including Wriothesley and Furina. The event will begin on May 8 at 9pm CT and end on May 25 at 2:59pm CT.

During the event, you will run a movie-themed amusement park and participate in different game modes to enhance the service quality and earn more revenue. Completing the event will earn plenty of rewards, including Primogems and a new 4-star event-exclusive Bow called Sequence of Solitude.

Operation Downpour Simulation

new combat event in genshin impact 5.6
Image via HoYoverse

Operation Downpour Simulation is a new combat event featuring two types of challenges: Preset Scenario and Confrontation Scenario. Completing the event will give you Primogems and Character level-up materials. The event will be available from May 18 at 9pm CT and end on June 2 at 2:59pm CT.

Limited-Time Story Quest Event

limited escoffier story quest event
Image via HoYoverse

There will be a new limited-time Story Quest event, which will begin once the update is released until May 26, 4:59am CT. During the event, you must complete Escoffier's Story Quest within the time limit to obtain Primogems and level-up materials for Escoffier. The rewards will be permanently gone if you fail to complete the quest during the first half of Genshin Impact 5.6.

Genius Invokation TCG events

TCG events
Image via HoYoverse

Version 5.6 will also include two Genius Invokation TCG events:

  • The Forge Realm's Temper: Clever Stratagems
  • Heated Battle Mode: Automatic Artistry

The Forge Realm's Temper will be available for the entire duration of version 5.6, while the Heated Battle Mode will only be available from May 16, 9pm CT, to June 2, 2:59pm CT. During the event, you can go to The Cat's Tail and check out the Invitation Board or talk to Price to participate in the TCG challenges.

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