Genshin Impact version Luna V update is now live
Genshin Impact version Luna V, titled "Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind", released following maintenance that began on 2026/02/25 06:00 (UTC+8). Players receive Primogems ×300 as maintenance compensation and Primogems ×300 as issue fix compensation. The update introduces the new 5-star Anemo Claymore character Varka along with the 5-star Claymore Gest of the Mighty Wolf.
- New characters:
Varka (5★ 
Anemo) - 1 new weapons
- Compensation:
Primogems ×600 (Maintenance Compensation + Issue Fix Compensation)
New characters
Varka
| Title | Knight of Boreas |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 5★ |
| Element | Anemo |
| Weapon |  Claymore |
Official description: Varka is an Anemo DPS character who dual-wields claymores, allowing him to deal two different types of Elemental DMG simultaneously in combat.
New weapons
| Weapon | Rarity | Type |
|---|---|---|
 Gest of the Mighty Wolf | 5★ | Claymore |
Event Wishes announced so far
| Phase | Event Wish | Boosted 5★ | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | The Northerly Wind's Song of Triumph | Varka | After the Version Luna V update – Mar 17, 2026 |
| I | The Lone Light Knocks at Night |  Flins | After the Version Luna V update – Mar 17, 2026 |
| I | Epitome Invocation | Gest of the Mighty Wolf,  Bloodsoaked Ruins | After the Version Luna V update – Mar 17, 2026 |
| I | Ode to the Dawn Breeze |  Eula,  Albedo,  Klee,  Song of Broken Pines,  Elegy for the End | After the Version Luna V update – Mar 17, 2026 |
Events preview — Phase I
Official infographics, shown as published.
Events preview — Phase II
Official infographics, shown as published.
Compensation
- Maintenance Compensation: Primogems ×300
- Issue Fix Compensation: Primogems ×300
Maintenance Compensation: Travelers who have reached Adventure Rank 5 or above by 2026/02/25 06:00 (UTC+8).
Compensation must be claimed before the end of Version "Luna V."
Issue Fix Compensation: Travelers who have reached Adventure Rank 5 or above by 2026/02/25 06:00 (UTC+8).
Please log in and claim your compensation before 2026/02/28 06:00 (UTC+8).
Our developers will distribute compensation to Travelers via in-game mail within 5 hours after the update maintenance is finished. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the attached compensation in time.
Also in this update: New Enemies, Miliastra Wonderland, Genius Invokation TCG, Imaginarium Theater, Spiral Abyss, Other Update Details; 43 adjustments and 76 bug fixes listed in the official notes.
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