The 5.6 livestream airs on April 23, 2025, at 7:00 UTC-5 via Genshin Impact’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. Key time zone conversions include:
- PT: 5:00 AM
- CET: 2:00 PM
- JST: 9:00 PM
New Characters: Escoffier & Ifa
- Escoffier (5★ Cryo/Polearm)
- Role: Cryo support with off-field buffs and healing synergy.
- Signature Weapon: Symphonist of Scents (Crit DMG substat) boosts ATK by 12% off-field and grants 32% ATK buffs after healing7.
- Synergy: Designed as a dedicated support for upcoming Cryo DPS Skirk (leaked for 5.7)6.
- Ifa (4★ Anemo/Catalyst)
- Role: EM-boosting healer, ideal for reaction teams.
- Kit: Scales with HP, offering crowd control via Anemo swirls and elemental resistance shred2.
Map Expansion: Atocpan & Ancient Ruins
Version 5.6 introduces the Sacred Mountain and Sanctified Land region, featuring:
- Volcanic Puzzles: Manipulate lava flows to unlock hidden chests containing Mystic Enhancement Ore.
- New Boss: Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device (Cryo), weak to Natlan characters’ Nightsoul mechanics222.
- Exploration Mechanic: Rideable Tatankasaur saurians to smash obstacles and sprint across liquid phlogiston5.
Events & Rewards
- Fiery Legends: Crossover Clash: Flagship event with free 4★ weapon Dragon’s Bane (Polearm).
- Imaginarium Theater: New rotation favoring Electro, Cryo, and Dendro teams. Bosses include Jadeplume Terrorshroom and Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix22.
- Rhythm Ball Meztli: Strike pyro-infused balls to Natlan drum remixes for Primogems and weapon materials.