Genshin Impact Luna IV Update “A Traveler on a Winter’s Night” is Now Live

by James Lara January 14, 2026 1:54 pm in News

The first major Genshin Impact update for the year, Luna IV, is now live for all players! This update adds new characters, quests, events, and a few other surprises.

If you aren’t already deep in the update, here’s a preview of everything you might be missing!

Genshin Impact Update 6.300 Has Arrived

Here’s a highlight of all major content included in this update:

  • New Archon Quest: The main story reaches its climax in a dramatic showdown with Il Dottore.
  • New Characters:
    • Columbina: 5-star Hydro Catalyst wielder and the Moon Maiden, offering powerful support for Lunar Reactions
    • Zibai: 5-star Geo Sword wielder and the White Horse Adeptus, dealing Lunar-Crystallize DMG
    • Illuga: 4-star Geo Polearm wielder, a young and reliable Lightkeeper
  • New Reaction: Lunar-Crystallize – deals Geo DMG with a chance to trigger CRIT Hits.
  • Map Expansion: Nod-Krai expands northward, unveiling the Lightkeepers’ headquarters and additional new content.
  • Bountiful Events: A new Lantern Rite story reveals more about Zibai, alongside festive events offering 1,600 Primogems, 10 Intertwined Fates, a brand-new outfit for Yaoyao, a free 4-star Liyue character, a special horse mascot cosmetic set from Miliastra Wonderland, and more.

So, which character are you most excited to try out in this update?

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A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.