If you’re a Genshin Impact fan like me, you’ve probably got the date circled on your calendar: the 5.1 update is just around the corner! But, before we dive into the new characters, quests, and goodies, there’s that inevitable moment of downtime—the dreaded maintenance period. Don’t worry; I’ve got all the details so you’ll know exactly when you can log back in and what to expect.
So, When Is the Maintenance Happening?
Version 5.1 Update Maintenance Preview
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) October 7, 2024
Dear Traveler,
Our developers are expected to begin performing update maintenance at 2024/10/09 06:00 (UTC+8). Please stay tuned to related game update information.
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Alright, here’s the deal: the Genshin Impact 5.1 maintenance is scheduled to kick off on October 9, 2024, at 06:00 AM (UTC+8). That’s when the game servers will go down, and the update magic happens behind the scenes. Now, the maintenance is expected to last 5 hours, so mark your clocks for 11:00 AM (UTC+8) for when things should be back online.
But of course, we all know that sometimes these things can take a bit longer. Fingers crossed they stay on schedule, though!
If you’re wondering what time this all happens for you, I’ve got you covered:
| Region | Maintenance Start Time | Maintenance End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto, Canada | October 8, 06:00 PM EST | October 8, 11:00 PM EST |
| Auckland, New Zealand | 11:00 AM NZDT | 04:00 PM NZDT |
| California, USA | October 8, 03:00 PM PST | October 8, 08:00 PM PST |
| Rome, Italy | 12:00 AM CET | 05:00 AM CET |
| Tokyo, Japan | 7:00 AM JST | 12:00 PM JST |
| Melbourne, Australia | 09:00 AM AEST | 02:00 PM AEST |
| New Delhi, India | 3:30 AM IST | 8:30 AM IST |
| Beijing, China | 06:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM CST |
So whether you’re night-owling it or catching up early morning, just keep these times in mind. If you’re curious about Genshin Impact 5.1’s release date and want to know what new content is coming, click here to find out all the details.
Free Primogems? Yes, Please!
Let’s be honest—we’re all here for the Primogems, right? Hoyoverse is going to drop 300 Primogems in our accounts as compensation for the downtime. That’s for anyone who’s hit Adventure Rank 5 or higher. And if things run longer than planned (which, let’s hope they don’t), they’ll toss in another 60 Primogems for each extra hour the servers are down.
Just don’t forget to check your in-game mailbox after the maintenance wraps up to claim them.
What’s Coming in Genshin Impact 5.1?
Now, the real fun begins! The 5.1 update is packed with new content, including the Act III and IV of Chapter V in the Natlan Archon questline. This means new storylines, battles, and a chance to explore more of Teyvat. If you’ve been waiting for new challenges, this update has got you covered.
Oh, and let’s not forget the new character Xilonen—she’s got some killer abilities, and I can’t wait to start building her team! There’s also a new batch of events and banners coming, so start saving those Primogems (if you haven’t blown them all yet)!
Pre-Install the Update and Save Time
Here’s a little tip: you can pre-install the update ahead of time to make sure you’re ready to go as soon as the servers are back. Trust me, no one wants to wait around for a huge download when all you want to do is play.
Here’s how you can do it:
- On PC: Just open up the Genshin Impact launcher and hit the Pre-install Game button.
- On Android/iOS: Fire up the game, head to the login screen, and look for the Resource Pre-download option.
Download sizes are a bit chunky, so be prepared:
- PC: 12.68 GB (so you’ll need around 20.68 GB of space)
- Android: 1.72 GB
- iOS: 1.43 GB
Pre-installing is especially handy if you’ve got a slower internet connection or if you’re multitasking.
Wrapping It Up
The Genshin Impact 5.1 update is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet, and while the maintenance downtime might be a bit of a bummer, it’s worth it for the Primogems and all the new content that’s coming our way. Just remember to check those start and end times, pre-install if you can, and grab your Primogems after the servers are live again.
So, are you ready for Xilonen and the new Natlan quests? I know I am!