Genshin Impact’s next big update, Version Luna 5, will arrive on February 25, 2026. If you need to know the hilariously long proper title of the update, it’s Song of the Welking Moon: Variation – Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind.
In a fun twist, instead of taking players to a new zone or area, this time around the story will take the crew back to Mondstadt, where everything began. There, players will be able to partake in a brand new event hosted by the Knights of Favonius, letting you revisit memories of the beginning of your journey alongside familiar faces. Here’s a quick overview of the various little wrinkles to the event.
“In the event ‘Echoes of Memory,’ familiar scenes from past adventures appear with subtle changes, awaiting players to explore designated areas and use the Spotter Kamera to record these differences. Another event allows players to reconnect with old acquaintances while crafting beverages tailored to each character’s personal tastes. For players seeking a more thrilling experience, this update also introduces special Gliding and Combat Challenges.
In the Combat Challenge, players can summon mysterious Knight Shadows to shatter enemy weaknesses and turn the tide of battle. By completing these challenges, players can obtain a crystal ball–inspired weapon appearance, ‘Phantasmal Gift: Star Omen,’ which can be equipped by any Catalyst wielder.”
Of course, perhaps the bigger news is that the legendary Varka, Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and Knights of Boreas, will finally make his debut as a playable character in Genshin Impact. In battle, Varka’s dual-wielding allows him to deal two different types of elemental damage simultaneously, and he has a few neat tricks to really boost his damage output, like his ability to rely on the Hexerei effect to trigger more instances of Elemental Skill.
The character reruns in this version, meanwhile, will be Flins, Skirk, and Escoffier. Head to the official site for more info.
Genshin Impact is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android.
