Genshin Impact Luna III release date, time, and countdown

HoYoverse has confirmed that the upcoming Genshin Impact Luna III update will be released on December 3, 2025. The latest version will add two new playable characters named Jahoda and Durin. Furthermore, there will be new stories that players can look forward to, such as the Song of the Blessing Moon Archon Quests and Durin's Story Quest.

This article covers the release dates and timings for the Genshin Impact Luna III update, and features a countdown showing the time until the new update goes live.

Genshin Impact Luna III release date and countdown

Durin and Jahoda will debut in version Luna III (Image via HoYoverse)

The Genshin Impact Luna III update will be released globally on December 3, 2025, at 11 am (UTC+8). Travelers can look forward to a lot of exciting new content, including new characters, events, and stories.

The exact release timings for the update may vary depending on each player's location, so here's a list of dates and times for version Luna III across different time zones:

America (December 2, 2025)

• Pacific Standard Time: 7 PM
• Mountain Standard Time: 8 PM
• Central Standard Time: 9 PM
• Eastern Standard Time: 10 PM

Europe (December 3, 2025)

• Western European Time: 3 AM
• Central European Time: 4 PM
• Eastern European Time: 5 PM

Asia (December 3, 2025)

• India Standard Time: 8:30 AM
• Philippine Time: 11 AM
• Japan Standard Time: 12 PM
• Korea Standard Time: 12 PM

Travelers can also check out the countdown below to know the exact time until version Luna III releases:

The timer also applies to Durin's long-awaited release, as he will be in the first half of the update. In any case, once the maintenance is over and the server is live, Travelers can check their in-game mailbox to claim the compensation.

Also read: Genshin Impact Luna III Spiral Abyss enemies leaked

Version Luna III preview

Listed below are all the things players can look forward to in version Luna III:

• New characters: Durin (5-star Pyro) and Jahoda (4-star Anemo)
• New weapons: Athame Artis (5-star Sword), Rainbow Serpent's Rain Bow (4-star Bow), The Daybreak Chronicles (5-star Bow)
• Banners: Durin and Venti in Phase I, Xilonen and Varesa in Phase II
• Character buffs: Albedo, Venti, Mona, Fischl, Razor, Surcose, and Klee.
• Events: Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey, Bing-Bang Finchball, Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl, and Marvelous Merchandise
• New enemy: Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress
• Story: Archon Quests and Durin Story Quest
• Miliastra update: New outfits and free pulls

Travelers will also get additional rewards for completing the Archon Quest and Durin's Story Quest within the event period.

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Edited by Hijam Tompok