Genshin Impact's Version 5.5 commences on March 26th, 2025, and will run till May 6th, 2025 bringing forth new characters, artifacts, bosses, domains, weapons, and especially new events. Version 5.5 is full of exciting time-limited events that grant players generous rewards. A total of 5 events will be taking place in the duration of version 5.5, along with the Event Wish featuring new characters, namely Varesa and Iansan. New bundles will also be available in the shop that players can buy through Genshin Impact Crystals, which you can get easily from the most reputed and trusted in-game currency seller, TOPUPlive.
Event Wish
Version 5.5 of Genshin will feature the event wish banners in two phases, each phase containing two banners.
Phase 1
This phase will feature two new characters along with three re-run characters. The banners in this phase are as follows:
- Cornucopia of Contention – Varesa's Banner (Electro Catalyst user)
- The Crane Soars Skyward – Xianyun's Banner (Anemo Catalyst user)
Phase 2
This phase will feature the re-run of the two most popular characters, both game-wise and lore-wise, including:
- Forgefire's Blessing – Xilonen's Banner (Geo Claymore user)
- Ballad in Goblets – Venti's Banner (Anemo Bow user)
The other 4-star characters include:
- Iansan (Electro Polearm user)
- Chevreuse (Pyro Polearm user)
- Gaming (Pyro Claymore user)
Events
A lot of exciting Genshin Impact events will also be taking place from time to time during the version's duration, which have been listed below:
Tournament of Glory in Bloom
This event will go live on March 28th, 2025, soon after the release of the new version, and will end on April 14th, 2025.
Requirements: The player must be at least Adventure Rank 20 (AR 20)
Must complete the quest "Song of the Dragon and Freedom"
Recommendation: For the best experience, players are recommended to complete "Sol Invictus Chapter: Act 1" – Mauvika's story quest, before participating in this event.
Rewards: Primogems, Mora, Crown of Insight, 4-star character – Ororon (Electro)
Gameplay: This event features diverse gameplay where players can switch between defending their bases and attacking their enemies' bases. The main objective is to collect as many Sacred Flames crystals as possible while defending your base from other tribes who are also on the hunt for the crystals that are needed to treat an ill saurian. To gather these crystals, players need to participate in Bloom flower trials, which can be further categorized into two types:
Defensive Battles: Defend the flag of your base from other enemies and prevent it from being destroyed.
Offensive Battles: Attack and capture the enemy's bases to lay claim to the enemy's flag along with other companions.
This event also has another activity called "Saurian Treasure Seeker" in which players need to sneak around the map while collecting exclusive treasures and avoiding dangers. You will also be accompanied by Saurians, who can aid you with their abilities.
Unlimited Fighting Championship
Duration: April 7, 2025 – April 21, 2025
Requirements: The player must be at least Adventure Rank 20 (AR 20)
Must complete the quest "Song of the Dragon and Freedom"
Rewards: Primogems, Weapon ascension materials, Character Enhancement Material
Gameplay: In this event, the players will have to decrease the Boss’s HP as much as possible. The lower the HP is, the higher the rewards. Players will also receive additional buffs to aid with the fight. The event will be divided into two rounds as follows:
First Half – Gain Buffs
The characters will have to follow the stage rules to attain buffs that will help them in the battle during the second stage.
Second Half – Deplete Boss's HP bar
Players will be granted a limited time in which they will have to battle the boss and deplete its HP as much as possible. The lower the Boss's HP is, the higher the rewards will be granted to the players.
Overflowing Favor
This upcoming event will commence on April 14th, 2025 and span for 7 days before concluding on April 21st, 2025.
Requirements: The player must be at least Adventure Rank 20 (AR 20)
Must unlock Artifact Domains
Rewards: Double the drop depending on the Artifact domain
Overview: In this limited-time event, players can gain double the rewards after the completion of an Artifact Domain. This event is similar to Overflowing Mastery and Ley Line Overflow so you will need to use Original resin to gain double rewards. It is to be noted that using condensed resin will not give the players a bonus so it is recommended to use Original Resin. If you have a scarce supply of Original Resins, you can try converting Genesis Crystals into resins, although you can get these crystals through Genshin Impact Top Up. These rewards can however be claimed thrice a day only.
Quirky Quaking Arena
Duration: April 21st, 2025 – May 2nd, 2025
Requirements: Adventure Rank 20 (AR 20) or higher
Rewards: Primogems, Mora, Hero's Wit, Sanctifying Unction
Gameplay: In this event, players will be provided the option to choose from trial characters in order to collect Adventure coins within a limited time. There will be around six stages, each with different trial characters that you must use to clear the stage. Players have the option to either play solo or in co-op mode while competing with other players. In the arena, players must collect as many Adventure coins as possible within the time limit. Players can utilize the character's abilities to avoid obstacles while collecting coins.
To add even more fun to this game, item boxes have been spread across the arena, which can be collected by interacting with them. These boxes can be used to disrupt other players in the co-op mode.
Rhythm Ball Meztli
This event will start on April 28th, 2025, and end on May 6th, 2025.
Requirements: Adventure Rank 20 (AR 20) or higher
Rewards: Primogems, Mora, Character enhancement material
Gameplay: Players are required to control the bar by the corresponding element characters to return the incoming balls and destroy blocks to earn higher scores and better rewards. Since the bar is fused with elemental energy, it keeps shifting elements and requires constant character switching to control and move it.
Tribal Chronicle Quest
The Mushroom Realm Mystery will be commencing on March 26th, 2025, and ending on April 15th, 2025. This event is a story quest for the Collective of Plenty Tribe and Varesa. Players must be at least Adventure Rank 28 (AR 28) to unlock this quest. Completing this quest will reward the players with Primogems along with other specialties of the Catalan region.
Exploration Quest
Between March 26th, 2025, and June 17th, 2025, players can venture into the new area – The Sacred Mountain and Sanctified Land and explore it to gain 400 primogems.
Conclusion
With the new update, several new events have been scheduled to keep the players immersed in the game while providing them with generous rewards. These events also add spice to the gameplay and make playing the game more worthwhile. Make sure not to skip out on any event, as every event has its perks and rewards.
