Genshin Impact 7.2 Phase I events: 960 Primogems from quests and exploration, Stygian Onslaught on November 11
HoYoverse has published the official "Hour of Ruin" Version 7.2 Events Overview - Phase I. Here is what the first half of Version 7.2 (from November 4, 2026) has in store. Times are server time.
Free Primogems with a deadline
| Content | Deadline | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Archon Quest "Hour of Ruin" | Dec 15, 2026, 14:59 | Primogems ×560 + character ascension materials |
| Exploration missions of "Where Kristall Roots Run Deep" | Jan 26, 2027, 14:59 | Primogems ×400 |
| Repertoire of Myriad Melodies album "Encounter: Interlude of the Long Journey" | Dec 15, 2026, 14:59 | extra Primogems |
- After the update, the new Snezhnaya areas Novokitezhgrad and Wingspan Peak unlock.
- In the Meeting Point quest "Teplo Oasis", you get a special crystal: trade it at the Antykvariat in Novokitezhgrad for Primogems and other rewards. Exploring some areas with Mitya can also give this crystal.
- Don't forget the new Statue of The Seven to refine the Exaiphanes Blade.
The Grand Defense: a free 4★
"The Grand Defense: Defy the Unjust Judgment" runs for the whole version (Nov 4 → Dec 16): lower the Holy Soil threat level to invite a 4★ character of your choice (Amber, Xiangling, Thoma, Collei, Lynette, Kachina, Aino or Alyosha), plus Primogems and a Crown of Insight.
Stygian Onslaught (November 11)
- Event: Nov 11, 2026, 10:00 → Dec 15, 2026, 03:59. Disturbance Outbreak: Nov 11, 10:00 → Nov 21, 03:59.
- Opponents: Wavebinder (favors Stellar Glimmer characters and Electro characters), Emperor of Fire and Iron (favors Hydro, disfavors Pyro) and Radiant Moongecko (favors Geo characters and healers).
- Rewards: Primogems, the Artifact material Dust of Enlightenment and more.
Imaginarium Theater (December 1)
The next season opens on December 1, 2026 with Pyro, Hydro and Geo as event-exclusive elemental types. The official infographic shows the Opening Characters, Special Guest Stars and four new "Thespian Tricks" (to exchange from the NPC Wolfy) as portraits only.
Battle Pass and bundles
- "Sacred Spirit Chronicle" Battle Pass: until Dec 14, 2026, 03:59 (purchase until 02:59). Gnostic Hymn or Gnostic Chorus give Intertwined Fates and a designated 4★ weapon; Gnostic Chorus adds the namecard "Travel Notes: Sacred Spirit", the furnishing blueprint "Rock-Paper-Scissors Companion" and Dust of Enlightenment.
- Adventurer's Booster Bundles (Round 53, AR 25+): until Nov 18, 23:59, 10% off at 680 Genesis Crystals each: Adventurer's Instructional Bundle (25 Virtuous Share Bundles + 150,000 Mora, max 3) and Adventurer's Jumbo Ore Bundle (100 Mystic Enhancement Ore + 100,000 Mora, max 5).
The Archon Quest and exploration Primogems (960 in total) have deadlines: the quest reward ends on December 15, so play it during Version 7.2.
See also: Phase I wishes, maintenance and pre-download and the 7.2 special program recap.
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