Genshin Impact Version 3.4 Countdown: Release Date, Maintenance Schedule, and Banners

ByErvin Silva Hours
Genshin Impact Version 3.4- Alhaitham Web Event Wallpaper

Last Updated on: 17th January 2023, 01:00 am

With two new characters to be added to Genshin Impact‘s roster soon, Version 3.4 is an exciting time for players, especially those waiting for the heavily popular Alhaitham and the long-awaited Yaoyao!

Not only that, but the next version will also bring a new desert area, which is home to a new Boss and a new Sumeru Local Specialty. This new area also means more chests to open, Dendro sigils to collect, and more Dendroculi for Sumeru’s Statue of the Seven.

However, when exactly can we expect all this exciting content? Here’s everything that you need to know.

Genshin Impact - Alhaitham Character Teaser - Alhaitham reading a book
Credit: HoYoverse

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Genshin Impact Version 3.4 Maintenance Schedule and Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 3.4 is expected to be live on January 18, 2023. However, it will only be live after the maintenance, which will take about five (5) hours long. This maintenance will begin on the same date, January 18, 2023, at 7:00 AM (UTC + 8 or Beijing Time). This means it’s about 24 hours before the next update maintenance begins.

It is important to note that, unlike other in-version updates, the update for Version 3.4 will be released simultaneously across all servers. To know what time the maintenance starts in your region, check out the table below:

TIME ZONEMaintenance TIME and DATE
US Pacific Time (PST)3:00 PM, January 17
US Eastern Time (EST)6:00 PM, January 17
Central European Time (CET)12:00 PM (midnight), January 18
China Standard Time (CST)7:00 AM, January 18
Australian Eastern Time (AEST)9:00 AM, January 18

Again, the times and dates on the table mark only the beginning of the maintenance of Genshin Impact Version 3.4. The version will be available approximately five (5) hours later.

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Genshin Impact Version 3.4 Banners and Other Updates

As mentioned earlier, Version 3.4 will bring two new characters. These are the 5-star character Alhaitham and the 4-star character Yaoyao. While both are Dendro characters, their roles are significantly different. Alhaitham is expected to be a Dendro DPS, while Yaoyao is a support/healer.

Genshin Impact - Yaoyao and Alhaitham - Drip Marketing
Credit: HoYoverse

These two characters are scheduled to arrive in Version 3.4’s first phase, with the 5-star Anemo character Xiao’s rerun. Below are the banners for Phase 1.

Limited 5-star Characters4-star Characters with Increased Drop Rate
– Alhaitham (debut)
– Yaoyao (debut)
– Xinyan
– Yunjin
– Xiao (rerun)– Yaoyao (debut)
– Xinyan
– Yunjin

For the Epitome Invocation weapon banner, the new 5-star sword, Light of Foliar Incision, will be featured along with the 5-star polearm Primordial Jade Winged-Spear. the 4-star weapons that will have their drop rates increased are Lithic Spear (Polearm), The Flute (Sword), Rainslasher (Claymore), The Widsith (Catalyst), and Sacrificial Bow (Bow).

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On the other hand, below are the banners for Phase 2.

Limited 5-star Characters4-star Characters with Increased Drop Rate
– Hu TaoTBA
– YelanTBA

For the other updates you can expect in Version 3.4, Springbloom Missive (Ayaka’s new skin) and A Sobriquet Under Shade (Lisa’s new skin) will be available. On the other hand, if you love Genius Invokation TCG, you’ll soon get your hands on the new Klee and Beidou character cards!

Genshin Impact is an action role-playing game developed by miHoyo, also known as HoYoverse. The game is available for PC, PS4, PS5, iOS, and Android, while a release on Nintendo Switch is currently in the works.