'Genshin Impact' Version Luna VII Update Released Today, May 20. New 5-Star 'Niko' and 4-Star 'Prune' Debut!

Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse released the version Luna VII "Prana of Void and Ash" update for the multi-platform open-world RPG "Genshin Impact" today, Wednesday, May 20. We are announcing the arrival of the new 5-star character "Niko (Pyro)", the new 4-star character "Prune (Anemo)", the opening of new Archon Quests set in Sumeru, and other event information.

New 5-star "Niko (Pyro)", new 4-star "Prune (Anemo)", and limited 5-star "Durin (Pyro)" appear in Event Wishes!

Following the update today, Wednesday, May 20, the Event Wish "Murmuring Seraphic Contemplation" and Event Wish 2 "Red Born From White" have commenced.

During this period, the drop rate for the featured characters will be significantly increased.

Event Wish - Character "Murmuring Seraphic Contemplation"

[Duration] After the update on May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) to June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) at 18:59

Featured Character (★5) "Silence and Clamor Residing in the Heart - Niko" ◇ Element: Pyro ◇ Weapon: Catalyst ◇ The silent "Witch", an envoy of heaven who keeps her mouth shut.

◆ Elemental Skill "Holy Revelation: Unseen Light" Instantly deploys a blazing shield, increasing the ATK of all team members. Additionally, as team members continue fighting for a while, they gain an extra ATK buff effect.

◆ Elemental Burst "Holy Revelation: Pilgrim's Progress" Summons the "Shadow of Mysterium". When an ally's attack hits an enemy, it unleashes an additional attack of the same elemental type.

Featured Character (★4) "Harboring Clumsy Dreams - Prune" ◇ Element: Anemo ◇ Weapon: Catalyst ◇ A little "Witch Hunter". She has traveled all the way from Nad-Krai to hunt down witches who only bully the weak and commit all sorts of evil deeds.

◆ Elemental Skill "Ring Ring! The Sound of Witch Hunting" Swings down her hammer with all her might, striking the enemy along with her bell. If a Swirl reaction occurs at this time, Prune hops onto the elementally infused hammer and heavily strikes the enemy.

◆ Elemental Burst "It's Witch Hunting Time!" The bell summoned by Prune watches over all enemies, dealing AoE Anemo DMG at regular intervals. If the bell triggers a Swirl reaction, the elementally infused hammer delivers a devastating blow to the enemy.

"Wolf Boy - Razor" ◇ Element: Electro ◇ Weapon: Claymore ◇ A boy who lives away from human towns with wolves in Wolvendom, Mondstadt. He has sharp intuition and agile movements.

"Prinzessin der Verurteilung! - Fischl" ◇ Element: Electro ◇ Weapon: Bow ◇ The self-proclaimed "Prinzessin der Verurteilung". A mysterious girl traveling with a night-raven named Oz. Currently registered with the Adventurers' Guild as an investigator.

Event Wish - Character 2 "Red Born From White"

[Duration] After the update on May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) to June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) at 18:59

Featured Character (★5) "Undying Flame - Durin" ◇ Element: Pyro ◇ Weapon: Sword ◇ The dragon born from Witch M's story has finally arrived in the human world. His "story" will continue to be woven.

◆ Elemental Skill "Dual Formula: Fusion Refining" Upon activating the Elemental Skill, Durin can enter either the "Pure White Truth" or "Pitch Black Denial" state. Immediately after changing states, Durin can recover a certain amount of Elemental Energy, preparing for subsequent buff acquisitions or the activation of different Elemental Bursts. Pure White Truth: Immediately deals AoE Pyro DMG to nearby enemies. Pitch Black Denial: Immediately deals multiple instances of Pyro DMG to enemies in front.

◆ Elemental Burst "Pure White Law: Shifting Light" When "Burning", "Overloaded", "Pyro Swirl", or "Pyro Crystallize" reactions are triggered, or when dealing Pyro or Dendro DMG to an enemy in a Burning state, the enemy's Pyro RES and the RES corresponding to the reaction are decreased. It also deals 3 instances of AoE Pyro DMG to enemies in front, and while following the active character on the field, attacks surrounding enemies at regular intervals, dealing AoE Pyro DMG.

◆ Elemental Burst "Pitch Black Law: Smoldering Star" Deals 3 instances of AoE Pyro DMG to enemies in front, and while following the active character on the field, deals AoE Pyro DMG to 1 enemy at regular intervals. Additionally, upon triggering "Vaporize" and "Melt" reactions, the damage of the elemental reactions he triggers is increased.

Featured Characters (★4) "Harboring Clumsy Dreams - Prune (Anemo)" "Wolf Boy - Razor (Electro)" "Prinzessin der Verurteilung! - Fischl (Electro)"

Event Wish - Weapon "Epitome Invocation" Now Available!

Following the update today, Wednesday, May 20, the Event Wish "Epitome Invocation" has commenced.

During this period, the drop rate for the new 5-star weapon "Catalyst: Seven Oaths of Dust and Light" and the limited 5-star weapon "Sword: Black Eclipse" will be significantly increased.