HoYoverse announced on October 21, 2026, that the Genshin Impact 7.2 Special Program livestream will broadcast on official Twitch and YouTube channels on October 23, 2026. The presentation details the next chapter of the northern nation of Snezhnaya, introducing two new playable figures tied to the Snezhnaya Armory Palace [1, 2]. Both characters use Electro [5]. HoYoverse also published a three-track soundtrack mini-album titled A Lyght of the Mone for Thee on Apple Music and Spotify, compiling festival music from Version 7.1 [1]. While the upcoming stream confirms the subtitle and banners for the patch, seven consecutive 42-day cycles point to an update arrival on November 4, 2026 [4].
Broadcast Times for Genshin Impact 7.2
The Special Program broadcast airs in multiple global time zones on Friday, October 23, 2026, following the established scheduling pattern that HoYoverse has used for previous version previews across recent patches [1, 3]. North American viewers can tune in at 5:00 AM PDT, 6:00 AM MDT, 7:00 AM CDT, and 8:00 AM EDT on official streaming channels. European broadcasts begin at 1:00 PM BST and 2:00 PM CEST. For players located in Asian territories, the broadcast starts at 8:00 PM CST, 8:00 PM in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao, and 9:00 PM JST on official channels. Twitch hosts the live broadcast. Game8 reported that players who miss the live Twitch broadcast can watch a full recording on YouTube roughly one hour after the stream concludes [3].
Livestream redemption codes are one of the biggest draws for players tuning into the broadcast [1]. HoYoverse will distribute three promotional codes during the show. In the previous Version 7.1 stream, the codes Rekviem, Vesna0923, and PrimaDonna delivered a combined reward of 300 Primogems with Mora and character materials. These stream codes expire quickly. Timesaver.gg said that stream codes do not follow a guaranteed 24-hour redemption window, so players should claim them on the official web portal as soon as they appear on screen [4].
Special Programs give travelers verified dates for upcoming banners and events. Version 7.0 broadcast on July 31, 2026, while the Version 7.1 program aired on September 12, running eleven to twelve days ahead of release [4]. That timing gives players roughly two weeks to plan their Primogem spending [5].
Mitya and Valeriy in Snezhnaya
HoYoverse revealed two upcoming playable figures from Snezhnaya during an official drip marketing announcement on September 29, 2026. Mitya works as a Specialist at the Royal Energy Commission in Snezhnaya, carrying an Electro Stellar Linchpin that channels elemental energy without needing a traditional Vision. His scarf moves on its own. HoYoverse corrected an earlier Version 7.0 Archon Quest description that mistakenly identified his power as an Electro Vision, issuing a Known Issues notice to confirm that he wields a Linchpin instead. Valeriy serves as a Major commanding the Special Assignments Battalion. He carries a large shield [5]. Jenni Lada of Siliconera reported that because both men belong to the Snezhnaya Armory Palace, the upcoming Archon Quests will likely take players inside that fortress [1].
Official announcements didn’t state weapons or rarity tiers, but beta leaks compiled by Worst Guides Ever indicate that Mitya is a 5-star Catalyst user and Valeriy is a 4-star Sword wielder. Mitya reportedly scales on Elemental Mastery, dealing active damage when players tap his Skill or off-field strikes when they hold it. His kit provides the party with about 120 Elemental Mastery and a Stellar-Conduct damage bonus. Valeriy reportedly gives a party shield, a 20% Stellar-Conduct damage bonus, and applies Electro every 3.5 seconds. Both use Vajrada Amethyst gems for character ascension [5].
Beta testers placed Mitya with Odette for Cryo application, Valeriy for defense and buffs, and Sucrose for grouping. Budgeting wishes requires careful math. Worst Guides Ever calculated that reaching hard pity takes 90 wishes, while guaranteeing a 5-star character after losing a 50/50 pull requires 180 wishes, equal to 28,800 Primogems [5].
Moonchase Festival Soundtrack EP
In addition to the livestream announcement, HoYoverse published a three-track mini-album titled A Lyght of the Mone for Thee on major digital music streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify. The release brings together orchestral pieces from the 2026 Moonchase Festival in Version 7.1 [1, 2]. Every track was composed by HOYO-MiX [1]. It lets fans listen to festival themes outside the game client [2].
The EP contains three specific tracks: “Sheared Jade: Return of Swallow”, “The Lunar Palace Draped in Clouds”, and “Sheared Jade” [1]. French publication Nintendo World reported that these melodies accompanied key story moments during the festival, blending traditional folk instruments with orchestral arrangements. HoYoverse regularly distributes festival soundtracks digitally. This release gives the community high-fidelity audio tracks without needing to extract files from the game installation [2].
The mini-album serves as a musical farewell to the Moonchase Festival and its autumn storylines. Readers can explore our coverage of the Version 7.1 update to review the quests, banners, and characters that introduced this music. Bulle Bizarre of Nintendo World said that these compositions capture the poetic mood that made the festival memorable for players. Releasing the EP right before the stream offers a clean bridge between festival celebrations and the colder story waiting in Snezhnaya [2].
Genshin Impact 7.2 Maintenance Schedule
Although HoYoverse hasn’t formally declared a release date, schedule analysis shows that Genshin Impact 7.2 will arrive on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The game has maintained an unbroken 42-day cycle across seven consecutive updates. Luna IV, Luna V, Luna VI, Luna VII, Luna VIII, Version 7.0, and Version 7.1 all launched on Wednesdays spaced six weeks apart. Timesaver.gg pointed out that the official notice, titled Update Maintenance Preview, routinely appears on the Monday before launch at 11:10 (UTC+8), which gives Monday, November 2, 2026, as the formal date confirmation [4].
Server maintenance begins as a single global downtime at 06:00 (UTC+8) on November 4, 2026, and is estimated to take five hours. Because server time zones stay fixed year-round without daylight saving adjustments, European servers go offline at 23:00 (UTC+1) on November 3, while North American servers enter maintenance at 17:00 (UTC-5) on November 3. Asia servers close at 06:00 (UTC+8). Players receive 60 Primogems per hour of downtime, providing a baseline of 300 Primogems delivered by in-game mail. HoYoverse typically distributes another 300 Primogems for issue fixes a few days later, giving players 600 free Primogems around launch [4].
Installing the pre-load package ahead of maintenance saves valuable time once the update goes live. During the Version 7.1 cycle, HoYoverse opened pre-installation two days before launch, with file sizes measuring about 10 GB on PC and 4 GB on mobile devices [4]. The game runs on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android [1].
Closing Dates for Version 7.1 Content
The arrival of the next update brings the closure of several ongoing 7.1 events and progression tracks. Character Event Wishes for Skirk and Escoffier opened on October 13, 2026, and will conclude when the servers go down for maintenance [4, 5]. Meanwhile, the Moontrace Battle Pass stops accepting purchases on November 2 at 02:59 server time, which is one hour before the reward claim window shuts at 03:59 server time. Timesaver.gg warned that unclaimed Battle Pass levels vanish when that deadline passes, so players who bought the pass must collect their rewards before that morning cutoff [4].
In-game events also wrap up during the final hours of the version. The Tabletop Troupe gathering and the Archon Quest Epilogue completion reward window both close on November 3 at 14:59 server time [4]. Finishing the 7.1 Archon Quest awards 620 Primogems and unlocks the limited anniversary character selector, which includes Baizhu, Varesa, Nilou, Tartaglia, Chiori, and Clorinde. Unclaimed anniversary selectors do not carry forward into Version 7.2 [5].
Looking ahead to the wish economy, Worst Guides Ever estimated that free-to-play participants will earn around 86 wishes during Version 7.2. That total climbs to 109 wishes with the Blessing of the Welkin Moon and 118 wishes with both Welkin and the Battle Pass. Pity counts and guaranteed 5-star status carry over into the new version, so any unused Intertwined Fates remain safe for upcoming banners [4, 5]. Watching the October 23 Special Program gives players the best opportunity to prepare their accounts for Mitya, Valeriy, and the next chapter of Snezhnaya [1, 5].
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