# HoYoverse reveals Genshin Impact 7.2 release date, characters and codes > HoYoverse has announced the Genshin Impact 7.2 update for November 4, bringing new characters Mitya and Valeriy, a Snezhnaya expansion and livestream codes. - Canonical URL: https://coreiten.com/en/article/genshin-impact-7-2-update-release-date-codes-and-banners - Language: en - Section: Mobile Games - Author: Sami - Published: 2026-10-24T04:02:15+03:00 - Modified: 2026-10-24T04:02:15+03:00 - Publisher: CoreITen (https://coreiten.com) - Keywords: Genshin Impact 7.2, HoYoverse, Genshin Impact, Snezhnaya, Mitya, Valeriy, Unity ## Summary Developer HoYoverse announced the November 4 release date for Genshin Impact 7.2 during a dedicated livestream, bringing new characters, map expansions, and livestream codes. - HoYoverse scheduled server maintenance for November 3, with the update officially launching on November 4 across all supported platforms. - Three time-limited codes offering up to 300 free Primogems were shared during the broadcast and expire on October 26 at 12 a.m. ET. - Mitya debuts as a 5-star Electro catalyst user, while Valeriy joins as a 4-star Electro support character specializing in Stellar Conduct reactions. - Phase 1 features Mitya, Valeriy, and a Furina rerun, whereas Phase 2 brings rerun banners for Zibai and Linnea alongside a Natlan Chronicled Wish banner. - The update introduces a new area in Snezhnaya, three Local Legends, a World Boss, and a flagship event where players can earn a free 4-star character. **Why it matters:** This update continues the major content rollout following the introduction of Snezhnaya in Version 7.0, expanding both the game's lore and playable roster. --- Developer HoYoverse has officially detailed the *Genshin Impact* 7.2 update during a dedicated livestream, setting its launch for November 4 across all supported platforms. As reported by Bruno Yonezawa at Screen Rant, the upcoming patch expands the free-to-play open-world action RPG with new playable characters, map areas, bosses, livestream codes and main campaign chapters. Built on the Unity engine and originally released on September 28, 2020, by developer and publisher HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo), the game carries an ESRB Teen rating for alcohol reference, fantasy violence, in-game purchases including random items, and user interaction. Version 7.0 introduced Teyvat's seventh and final nation, Snezhnaya, alongside characters Alyosha and Odette. Version 7.1 followed with five-star characters Vesna and Vodyanitsa and a new main campaign chapter, which Version 7.2 continues. ### Genshin Impact 7.2 Release Date and Maintenance HoYoverse will release *Genshin Impact* 7.2 on November 4 on every platform where the game is available. Server maintenance is scheduled for November 3, meaning players in certain regions may be able to access Version 7.2 content on the night of November 3. According to Screen Rant's Bruno Yonezawa, a delay is highly unlikely now that the date is set. When HoYoverse postpones a patch, it typically delays the accompanying livestream as well, and the game has not experienced a content delay in years. ### Livestream Codes and How to Redeem Them During the broadcast, HoYoverse shared three time-limited codes that grant Character EXP Materials and up to 300 free Primogems in total (100 Primogems per code). These codes expire on October 26 at 12 a.m. ET. | Genshin Impact 7.2 Codes | Rewards | | --- | --- | | HourofRuin | 100x Primogems, 10x Mystic Enhancement Ore | | ExpertMitya | 100x Primogems, 5x Hero's Wit | | PhotoTime | 100x Primogems, 50,000x Mora | Players can redeem each code before the deadline using one of two methods, and then must claim the items from their in-game mailbox: - **Use** the official *Genshin Impact* website by logging in and entering each code individually. - **Open** the Account page inside the in-game settings to redeem the codes directly. ### New Electro Characters and Version 7.2 Banners Following earlier leaks, HoYoverse confirmed two new playable Electro characters built around Stellar Conduct reactions. Mitya is a 5-star Electro catalyst user whose Electro damage scales with his Elemental Mastery stat while converting Superconduct reactions into Stellar Conduct; Yonezawa notes that he should pair well with Odette. Valeriy joins as a 4-star Electro support character who shields on-field allies, applies Electro and provides party damage bonuses around Stellar Conduct reactions. According to Screen Rant, Valeriy may serve as a support alternative to Alyosha in Stellar Conduct teams. HoYoverse also outlined the Version 7.2 banner schedule across both phases: - Phase 1 debuts both Mitya and Valeriy, alongside a rerun for Furina (as a 4-star unit, Valeriy will later move into the regular banner pool). - Phase 2 features rerun banners for Zibai and Linnea. - A Natlan Chronicled Wish banner will also run during Version 7.2. ### Snezhnaya Expansion, Story Updates and Flagship Event Version 7.2 adds a new area within Snezhnaya, the Nation of Cryo. The map expansion introduces three Local Legends to defeat and a new World Boss that drops character Ascension materials. Because Snezhnaya is closely tied to Celestia, the story will reveal more about the legendary plane and home of the Heavenly Principles. HoYoverse confirmed that the Archons will return and defy the order of their makers, while the patch also explores Mitya's personal story. Beyond the main campaign, Version 7.2 includes a special flagship event where players can earn a free 4-star character of their choice. ## Sources - [screenrant.com](https://screenrant.com/genshin-impact-72-release-date-codes-characters-banners/) ## Related topics - [HoYoVerse](https://coreiten.com/en/topic/hoyoverse) - [Genshin Impact](https://coreiten.com/en/topic/genshin-impact) - [Snezhnaya](https://coreiten.com/en/topic/snezhnaya)