Genshin Impact 7.1 Banners, Events & Redeem Codes
By Gacha Countdown
Version 7.1 — “A Rekviem for the Underworld”
Last updated: September 22, 2026
Genshin Impact Version 7.1, “A Rekviem for the Underworld,” launches on September 23, 2026 (UTC+8) after maintenance. The update introduces two new 5★ characters, Vesna (Anemo Sword) and Vodyanitsa (Hydro), alongside a two-phase Event Wish schedule that runs until November 3, 2026.
Version 7.1 also brings the Snezhnaya Archon Quest, the return of the Moonchase Festival in Liyue, the game’s 6th anniversary login and mail rewards, limited-time events, and new redeem codes.
📌 Version 7.1 at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | 7.1 |
| Title | A Rekviem for the Underworld |
| Release Date | September 23, 2026 (UTC+8) |
| Version End | November 3, 2026 (Server Time)¹ |
| New 5★ Characters | Vesna (Anemo), Vodyanitsa (Hydro) |
| Phase 2 Reruns | Skirk, Escoffier² |
| Phase 1 | Vesna + Vodyanitsa |
| Phase 2 | Skirk + Escoffier² |
| Free Login Rewards | 10 Intertwined Fates + 1,600 Primogems |
HoYoverse’s Version 7.1 announcement confirms the update launches on September 23, 2026 (UTC+8) once maintenance completes, and runs until November 3, 2026 (Server Time).
¹ Exact end minute unconfirmed.
² Phase II reruns reported via the official Special Program by secondary sources; the written Phase II Event Wishes Notice had not been published as of September 22, 2026 — exact times unconfirmed.
🗓️ Genshin Impact 7.1 Banner Schedule
Version 7.1 uses two Event Wish phases. Server time is UTC+8.
Phase 1 — Vesna & Vodyanitsa
September 23 → October 13, 2026
Phase 1 begins after the Version 7.1 update and ends on October 13, 2026 at 17:59 server time (UTC+8).
When Warm Winds Cavort
5★: Vesna — Anemo, Sword
- Title: Snowy Banquet’s Sharp Blade
- Role: Stellar Swirl DPS
- Status: NEW
Surging Ballad
5★: Vodyanitsa — Hydro
- Title: Lingering Siren-Song
- Role: Support / healer for Stellar Swirl and Freeze teams
- Status: NEW
Featured 4★ Characters
- Diona
- Faruzan
- Chongyun
Epitome Invocation (Phase 1)
Featured 5★ weapons:
- Beyond the Chrysalis — Sword
- Hymn of the Maelstrom — Catalyst
Phase 2 — Skirk & Escoffier (Reported)
October 13 → November 3, 2026²
Phase 2 rerun lineup as reported by secondary sources reading the official Special Program:
- Skirk — RERUN
- Escoffier — RERUN
Exact banner titles, start/end minutes, and featured 4★s are unconfirmed until HoYoverse publishes the Phase II Event Wishes Notice.
⚡ Genshin Impact 7.1 Characters
Version 7.1 introduces two new 5★ characters:
| Character | Rarity | Element | Weapon | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vesna | 5★ | Anemo | Sword | NEW |
| Vodyanitsa | 5★ | Hydro | —³ | NEW |
| Skirk | 5★ | —² | —² | RERUN |
| Escoffier | 5★ | —² | —² | RERUN |
² Secondary reports from the official Special Program; written Phase II notice unconfirmed as of September 22, 2026.
³ Vodyanitsa’s weapon type was not stated in the verified sources used for this article.
⚡ Vesna — New 5★ Anemo Sword
Vesna is one of the headline additions in Version 7.1, introduced with the Phase 1 Event Wish “When Warm Winds Cavort.”
Her official role tagline is “Snowy Banquet’s Sharp Blade,” and she is described as a Stellar Swirl DPS.
Kit details come from reprints of the official announcement; full multipliers and talent text were not directly available from the primary page at the time of writing.
Vesna Build Overview
Recommended role:
- Main DPS
- Anemo damage dealer
- Stellar Swirl teams
Build guides exist from multiple outlets (Icy Veins, Game8, GameWith, The Click), but these are pre-release guides published before the banner opens on September 23, 2026.
Build note: Builds will be updated once guides are published with confirmed post-release data. Specific artifact sets, weapon recommendations, and team comps were not verified for this article — check Icy Veins and Game8 after the banner goes live. Pre-release recommendations are subject to change.
⚡ Vodyanitsa — New 5★ Hydro
Vodyanitsa is the second new 5★ character in Version 7.1, featured on the Phase 1 Event Wish “Surging Ballad.”
Her official role tagline is “Lingering Siren-Song,” and she is described as a support/healer who enables Stellar Swirl and Freeze teams.
As with Vesna, kit details are based on reprints of the official announcement.
Vodyanitsa Build Overview
Recommended role:
- Support
- Healer
- Freeze / Stellar Swirl teams
Build guides exist from multiple outlets (traveler.gg, Icy Veins, Mobalytics, Game8), including a full traveler.gg guide published September 22, 2026 — all pre-release.
Build note: Builds will be updated once guides are published with confirmed post-release data. Specific artifact sets, weapon recommendations, and team comps were not verified for this article — check traveler.gg and Icy Veins after the banner goes live. Pre-release recommendations are subject to change.
🎁 Version 7.1 Free Rewards
Version 7.1 includes the game’s 6th anniversary reward program plus the version login event.
10 Free Intertwined Fates
The “Rainbow’s End” login event gives players:
Intertwined Fates ×10 (over 7 days)
Confirmed by multiple secondary sources reading the official Benefits Overview.
1,600 Primogems via Mail
The anniversary/version Benefits Overview includes 1,600 Primogems delivered to players’ in-game mail.
Reported via secondary reprints of the official Benefits Overview page.
Top-Up Reset
The Version 7.1 Benefits Overview also includes a Genesis Crystal top-up reset.
Two 5★ Character Selectors
- Standard 5★ selector — available after login.
- Limited 5★ selector — requires completing the Version 7.1 Archon Quest before November 3, 2026 (the version end date).
📅 Genshin Impact 7.1 Events
The following event calendar entries are sourced from a single secondary tracker reading the official Event Calendar image. All dates and Primogem amounts below are unconfirmed and should be treated as preliminary until corroborated by official notices.
| Event | Dates⁴ | Main Rewards⁴ |
|---|---|---|
| Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon | Sep 24 – Oct 12, 2026 | ~950 Primogems |
| Vesna’s Patrol Mission | Sep 24 – Oct 4, 2026 | ~40 Primogems |
| Anniversary Memories Album | Sep 28 – Oct 18, 2026 | ~150 Primogems |
| Stygian Onslaught | Sep 30 – Nov 3, 2026 | ~450 Primogems |
| Starlit Gala (Phase 1) | Oct 1 – Oct 22, 2026 | ~20 Primogems |
| Starlit Gala (Phase 2) | Oct 22 – Nov 3, 2026 | — |
| Predictive Victory Dynamics | Oct 12 – Oct 20, 2026 | ~420 Primogems |
| Carefree Snowball Fight | Oct 21 – Nov 2, 2026 | ~420 Primogems |
| Overflowing Favor | Oct 26 – Nov 2, 2026 | — |
⁴ Unconfirmed — single-source tracker data (last checked September 22, 2026). The Moonchase Festival return at Yilong Wharf, Liyue is separately confirmed by multiple sources but had no verified event window in our research.
🎟️ Active Genshin Impact 7.1 Redeem Codes
Last checked: September 22, 2026
Redeem codes can expire without warning. The codes below should be checked again before each publication update.
| Code | Reward | Status |
|---|---|---|
Y6JYMKV6JKSL | —⁵ | 🟡 Reported by trackers |
Y1INABQB6DEX | —⁵ | 🟡 Reported by trackers |
2BJ64QRZ7RT8 | —⁵ | 🟡 Reported by trackers |
BALLETCOLLAB | —⁵ | 🟡 Reported by trackers |
GS71YTAICB | —⁵ | 🟡 Reported by trackers |
YOAL3V36XHS7 | —⁵ | 🟡 Reported by trackers |
GENSHINGIFT | —⁵ | 🟡 Reported by trackers |
⁵ Per-code rewards and expiry windows were not extracted from official sources. The codes above are reported by trackers; not verified in-game — last checked September 22, 2026. HoYoverse’s official redemption page is JavaScript-rendered, so live status could not be confirmed.
⚠️ Expired Livestream Codes
The three Version 7.1 Special Program codes have expired:
RekviemVesna0923PrimaDonna
These codes together awarded approximately 300 Primogems. Expiry was reported around September 14–15, 2026 (trackers disagree on the exact hour), but all reports fall before September 22, 2026 — do not list them as active.
💬 How to Redeem Genshin Impact Codes
You can redeem Genshin Impact codes either in-game or through HoYoverse’s official redemption page.
In-Game
- Open Genshin Impact.
- Open the Paimon menu (Esc on PC).
- Go to Settings.
- Select Account.
- Select Redeem Code.
- Enter the code.
- Claim the rewards from your in-game mail.
Note: On iOS, in-game code redemption may be unavailable — use the official website instead.
Official Website
Use the official HoYoverse redemption page:
https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/gift
Tip: Codes are case-sensitive. Redeem them as soon as possible because some codes have short expiration windows.
🆕 What’s New in Version 7.1?
Version 7.1 is more than a banner update.
Snezhnaya Archon Quest
The new Archon Quest chapter takes the Traveler to Snezhnaya for a face-to-face meeting with the Tsaritsa.
The story also features a showdown with Ronova, Ruler of Death, and an appearance by Rhinedottir, Ruler of Life.
Moonchase Festival Returns
The Moonchase Festival returns to Liyue at Yilong Wharf.
6th Anniversary Program
Version 7.1 includes the game’s 6th anniversary celebration:
- “Rainbow’s End” login event — 10 Intertwined Fates
- 1,600 Primogems via mail
- Top-up reset
- Two 5★ character selectors (standard after login; limited after the 7.1 Archon Quest, deadline November 3, 2026)
Special Assignments & Miliastra Wonderland
Secondary reads of the official “What’s New” notes indicate the Traveler takes on a role as the Tsaritsa’s consultant through Special Assignments, and Miliastra Wonderland gains editor scripting and collaborative editing tools.
❓ Genshin Impact 7.1 FAQ
When does Genshin Impact 7.1 release?
Version 7.1, “A Rekviem for the Underworld,” launches on September 23, 2026 (UTC+8) after maintenance.
When does Version 7.1 end?
Secondary sources reading the official Benefits Overview list the end of the version as November 3, 2026 (Server Time). The exact end minute is unconfirmed.
Who are the new characters in Genshin 7.1?
There are two new 5★ characters:
- Vesna — Anemo, Sword (“Snowy Banquet’s Sharp Blade”)
- Vodyanitsa — Hydro (“Lingering Siren-Song”)
Who is rerunning in Genshin 7.1 Phase 2?
Secondary reports from the official Special Program point to:
- Skirk
- Escoffier
The written Phase II Event Wishes Notice had not been published as of September 22, 2026, so exact times are unconfirmed.
What free rewards does Genshin 7.1 give?
The version includes:
- 10 Intertwined Fates (“Rainbow’s End” login event)
- 1,600 Primogems via mail
- Top-up reset
- Two 5★ character selectors
Are the Version 7.1 livestream codes still active?
No. Rekviem, Vesna0923, and PrimaDonna expired around September 14–15, 2026.
What are the maintenance times for Version 7.1?
Sources disagree: most reports list maintenance as 06:00–11:00 UTC+8 on September 23, while Game8 lists 07:00–12:00 UTC+8. The official maintenance notice was not verified — treat both windows as tentative and expect go-live around 11:00 UTC+8 on September 23, 2026.
📊 Genshin Impact 7.1 Quick Summary
| Category | Version 7.1 |
|---|---|
| Version | 7.1 |
| Title | A Rekviem for the Underworld |
| Release | September 23, 2026 (UTC+8) |
| End | November 3, 2026 (Server Time)¹ |
| New 5★ | Vesna (Anemo, Sword) |
| New 5★ | Vodyanitsa (Hydro) |
| Phase 2 Reruns | Skirk + Escoffier² |
| Phase 1 | Vesna + Vodyanitsa |
| Phase 2 | Skirk + Escoffier² |
| Phase 1 End | October 13, 2026 17:59 (UTC+8) |
| Free Intertwined Fates | ×10 |
| Free Primogems (mail) | 1,600 |
| 5★ Selectors | 2 (standard + limited) |
| Story | Snezhnaya Archon Quest / Tsaritsa |
| Seasonal Event | Moonchase Festival (Yilong Wharf) |
¹ Exact end minute unconfirmed. ² Secondary reports; Phase II written notice unconfirmed as of September 22, 2026.
🔗 Official Sources
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Genshin Impact — Version 7.1 Special Program Preview https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/news/detail/166004
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Genshin Impact — Version 7.1 Benefits Overview https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/m/en/news/detail/166086
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Genshin Impact — Event Wishes Notice (Phase I) https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/m/en/news/detail/166228
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Genshin Impact — Gift / Redeem Codes https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/gift