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Genshin Impact headlines are centered on the upcoming Luna series updates, with multiple new playable characters, a return to Mondstadt and Sumeru, and the long-awaited debut of figures like Varka, Columbina, Durin, and the first playable Hexenzirkel member. There is also a notable platform-support shift, as PS4 support is winding down.

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Key Takeaway Genshin Impact’s Luna updates are adding major new characters and story beats, but PS4 players are facing the end of support.
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Genshin Impact’s Luna updates are adding major new characters and story beats, but PS4 players are facing the end of support.

Genshin Impact headlines are centered on the upcoming Luna series updates, with multiple new playable characters, a return to Mondstadt and Sumeru, and the long-awaited debut of figures like Varka, Columbina, Durin, and the first playable Hexenzirkel member. There is also a notable platform-support shift, as PS4 support is winding down.

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  • ● New playable characters — Genshin Impact Version Luna 4 introduces three new playable characters, including the long-awaited Moon Maiden Columbina VG247

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Top 3 signals · Genshin Impact’s Luna updates are adding major new
VG247 · 133d ago
Genshin Impact Version Luna 4 introduces three new playable characters, including the long-awaited Moon Maiden Columbina
VG247 · 7d ago
Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru
VG247 · 91d ago
Genshin Impact Luna 5 takes the squad back to Mondstadt, finally makes Varka playable

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VG247 · 79d ago
Genshin Impact fans on PS4 only have six weeks to find another platform as support winds down with one final update
VG247 · 49d ago
Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6
VG247 · 175d ago
Dragon boy Durin is the star of the show in Genshin Impact's wintry Luna 3 update, launching in early December

Briefing Findings · Genshin Impact’s Luna updates are adding major new

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PS4 support Ends after one final update in six weeks
Luna 3 Features Durin; launches in early December
Luna 4 Adds three new playable characters, including Columbina
Luna 5 Returns to Mondstadt and makes Varka playable
Luna 7 Introduces the first playable Hexenzirkel member

What to Watch

  • Track the early December launch of Luna 3 for Durin’s debut. VG247
  • Watch the next six weeks for the final PS4 support update. VG247
  • Follow the Luna 4 and Luna 5 update cycle for Columbina and Varka releases. VG247

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  • Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru VG247
  • Genshin Impact Luna 5 takes the squad back to Mondstadt, finally makes Varka playable VG247
  • Genshin Impact Version Luna 4 introduces three new playable characters, including the long-awaited Moon Maiden Columbina VG247
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(For Southeast Asia) Genshin Impact Version “Luna VII” Introduces Nicole Reeyn, the First Playable Hexenzirkel Member, on May 20!

Join Nicole Reeyn, the Hexenzirkel's first playable character, and Lohen of the Knights of Favonius in facing the danger sweeping across Sumeru in the new Archon Quest.

4d ago Zhenzhong Yi Studio Technical Director, HoYoverse
vg247.com

Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru

Genshin Impact's Luna 7 update will kick off a new Archon Quest chapter, and deliver some interesting new additions to the playable roster.

7d ago News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor
gamerant.com

Genshin Impact Reveals Snezhnaya and New Characters for Version 6.6

Genshin Impact unveils new footage of Snezhnaya in Version 6.6's livestream, including gameplay previews of the update's three new characters.

7d ago Christine Miller
polygon.com

Redeem these Genshin Impact 6.6 livestream codes before they expire

Redeem these three Genshin Impact codes from the "Luna 7" (6.6) livestream for some free and easy Primogems.

7d ago Julia Lee

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Tracking: Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru / Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6

Genshin Impact Luna 7 brings us the first playable Hexenzirkel as things take a turn in Sumeru Never one to lag behind HSR and ZZZ, Genshin Impact will introduce its own new pink-haired animal-themed girl in Version Luna 6
+4 more Genshin Impact fans on PS4 only have six weeks to find another platform as support winds down with one final update Genshin Impact Luna 5 takes the squad back to Mondstadt, finally makes Varka playable Genshin Impact Version Luna 4 introduces three new playable characters, including the long-awaited Moon Maiden Columbina Dragon boy Durin is the star of the show in Genshin Impact's wintry Luna 3 update, launching in early December
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