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Genshin Impact Version 7.2 Hour of Ruin guide cover for new characters, banners and eastern Snezhnaya
Image: HoYoverse press release via Games Press (https://www.gamespress.com/Genshin-Impact-Version-72-Arrives-on-November-4-as-Teyvats-Seven-Natio); trailer https://youtu.be/6gFCnMLSw-Y

Genshin Impact 7.2: New Characters, Banners and Eastern Snezhnaya Map

Genshin Impact Version 7.2 Hour of Ruin launches November 4 with Mitya, Valeriy, Event Wishes and the eastern Snezhnaya map. Official HoYoverse details.

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Key Facts

  • Genshin Impact Version 7.2, "Hour of Ruin", arrives November 4.
  • New exploration region: eastern Snezhnaya, including Novokitezhgrad, Wingspan Peak, and Old Kitezhgrad.
  • New playable characters: Mitya (5-star Electro Catalyst) and Valeriy (4-star Electro Sword).
  • Event Wishes: Phase 1 debuts Mitya and Valeriy with a Furina rerun; Phase 2 returns Zibai and Linnea plus a Natlan Chronicled Wish.
  • Platforms named by HoYoverse: PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Android, and iOS.
  • Redemption / livestream codes are not listed here; see the Genshin Impact codes page when codes are active.

HoYoverse announced Genshin Impact Version 7.2, titled "Hour of Ruin", for November 4. The press release frames the update around Teyvat’s seven nations answering the Tsaritsa’s call as the Nails of Retribution and Holy Soil crisis escalates, while a new eastern Snezhnaya region opens for exploration.

Facts below come from the HoYoverse announcement (Games Press, October 23, 2026) and the official Version 7.2 trailer. This guide does not list redemption codes.

Version 7.2 Release Date and Platforms

ESRB rates the game T for Teen on PS5, Xbox, PC, and Google Play, and 12+ on iOS, per the same release.

Eastern Snezhnaya Map

Version 7.2 opens a new region in eastern Snezhnaya:

Novokitezhgrad

Players can board the railway to Novokitezhgrad, described as Snezhnaya’s main producer of Kresnik Kristall. The city is built entirely underground and encased in Kresnik Kristall, set against the snow above.

A colossal creature from the ocean depths is also named as a challenge awaiting players in Novokitezhgrad.

Wingspan Peak and Old Kitezhgrad

East of that underground hub sits Wingspan Peak, shaped like a gigantic wing. There players find Old Kitezhgrad, Snezhnaya’s first city, founded by the Belyi Tsar.

Holy Soil, Ronova, and New Tools

Beyond exploration, players help Snezhnaya confront the Holy Soil phenomenon unleashed by Ronova, using new Prime Ice Constructs and two elemental shotguns against hazards from contaminated Kresnik Kristall deposits while uncovering more of the nation’s past.

Meeting Point Quests

New Meeting Point quests follow Danica on a clandestine cleanup assignment for the Tsaritsa in Novokitezhgrad and Mitya as he investigates soil near Teplo Oasis, with their paths set to cross.

New Characters: Mitya and Valeriy

Mitya (5-Star Electro Catalyst)

Mitya joins as a 5-star Electro Catalyst wielder. HoYoverse describes him as an optimistic scientist willing to defy the Heavenly Principles.

While in the party, he converts the team’s Superconduct reactions into Stellar-Conduct reactions, boosting party Stellar-Conduct DMG and accumulating special energy.

In certain Snezhnaya areas, his detection device helps uncover hidden paths and unlock a reward that can change Mitya’s appearance.

Valeriy (4-Star Electro Sword)

Valeriy is a 4-star Electro Sword wielder and Major of the Armory Palace. He provides shields and boosts Electro DMG, especially for Stellar-Conduct teams.

Event Wishes (Banners)

HoYoverse outlines two Event Wish phases for 7.2:

Phase 1

Phase 2

Exact banner calendars and end times beyond that phase summary were not itemized in the press release text used here.

Archon Quest and Limited Rewards

The Version 7.2 Archon Quest has the seven nations unite as Nails of Retribution energy fluctuations worsen and mysterious pillars of light mark the Holy Soil crisis. The Tsaritsa convenes a gathering in Snezhnaya. Players join Archons, Neuvillette, and allies across Teyvat.

Limited-period clear rewards named in the announcement:

Completing the latest Secret Tsarist Assignments yields additional rewards, including a Snezhnaya-themed Wind Glider.

Limited-Time Events

Players unlock a new limited-time event by progressing the Version 7.2 Archon Quest, or via Quick Start. The event has players work with allies from Mondstadt to Snezhnaya against Holy Soil: rescuing wounded soldiers, relaying intel, and running urgent assignments.

Rewards include Primogems, enhancement materials, and a chance to invite a 4-star character of the player’s choice. After the event ends, players can still explore the area to see the aftermath.

HoYoverse also flags:

Codes

This page does not list redemption or livestream codes. For active codes when HoYoverse publishes them, use the Genshin Impact codes page.

FAQ

When does Genshin Impact 7.2 come out?

November 4, according to HoYoverse’s Version 7.2 announcement.

What is the Version 7.2 title?

Hour of Ruin.

Who are the new characters in 7.2?

Mitya (5-star Electro Catalyst) and Valeriy (4-star Electro Sword).

What banners are in Genshin 7.2?

Phase 1: Mitya, Valeriy, and a Furina rerun. Phase 2: Zibai and Linnea return plus a Natlan Chronicled Wish.

What new map content does 7.2 add?

A new eastern Snezhnaya region with Novokitezhgrad, Wingspan Peak, and Old Kitezhgrad, plus Holy Soil / Ronova-related exploration tools and Meeting Point quests.

Character kits, banner phases, rewards, and map names above follow HoYoverse’s October 23, 2026 announcement. In-game timers can differ by region once the version is live.

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