Genshin Impact Version 6.7 Is Officially Live
Genshin Impact 6.7's Columbina x Raiden Shogun Banner Is Almost Over HoYoverse released the major Genshin Impact update Version "Luna VIII," officially titled "Song of the Welkin Moon: Scherzo – Sunny Summer Fontinalia," on July 1, 2026. The update runs for a full six weeks until August 11, 2026, before Version 7.0 takes over.
One of this version's biggest surprises is the unexpected return of Sandrone, the Seventh of the Fatui Harbingers, who previously sacrificed herself in a fierce battle against The Doctor in Nod-Krai to help Columbina and the Traveler secure victory. Now that she's back, the mystery behind her resurrection becomes one of the main story threads in this version. On top of that, a new permanent exploration area called Frost Moon has opened up, letting players explore breathtaking landscapes beyond the borders of Teyvat, complete with new fishing spots and "Radiant Spincrystals" scattered across the map.
After upgrading all 6 Meeting Points in the Nod-Krai region and both Ancient Moon's Remnants in the Frost Moon area to max level, players can spend their accumulated Luna Sigils at the Voynich Guild a special souvenir shop offering exclusive items and collectibles tied to exploration. It's a nice extra incentive for players who love fully exploring the map, not just chasing the main story.
Main Event: Sunny Summer Fontinalia
The annual summer event is back with Sunny Summer Fontinalia, a film festival held aboard the Wingalet ship in Fontaine's waters. Charlotte, Citlali, and a cast of familiar faces gather to celebrate this midsummer water festival Sandrone joins the voyage, while Columbina comes along with the film crew for a shoot.
During the event, players help manage the ship's aquarium and attract visitors to join the festivities. After completing the full event chain, players can recruit Charlotte for free, complete with her brand-new outfit. As a bonus, Citlali's new outfit is also available at a limited time discount.
Beyond Sunny Summer Fontinalia, there's also a permanent Sandrone-themed event that functions like a story quest completing it rewards players with her ascension materials. It's a much more involved experience than a typical story quest, packed with extra challenges that test strategy beyond regular combat.
There's also a shooting minigame themed around a joint training exercise between the Knights of Favonius, Fontaine's Maison Gardiennage, and Natlan's Flower Feather Clan. Players fire observation grenades and guide the projectile as far as possible without hitting obstacles to earn primogems, mora, and level-up materials a fun change of pace if you're into precision challenges alongside the story quests.
Phase 2 Banners: Columbina's Debut & Raiden Shogun's Rerun
Phase 2 of Version 6.7 officially opened on July 21, 2026, at 18:00 server time, and runs until August 11, 2026, at 14:59 right before Version 7.0 lands. This is the last chance to pull before HoYoverse jumps into the long awaited Snezhnaya region.
Two 5-star banners are available:
Columbina (Hydro, Catalyst) known in lore as the Harbinger codenamed Damselette, featured on the "Somnias a Luna" banner. This marks her first appearance as a playable character, with a kit themed around "Welkin Moon's Homecoming" that's expected to shine in Vaporize or Hydro-charged teams.
Raiden Shogun (Electro, Polearm) returns via rerun on the "Reign of Serenity" banner in her "Plane of Euthymia" form. Inazuma's Electro Archon remains one of the best supports and sub-DPS units in the game thanks to her unmatched team-wide energy recharge and powerful Elemental Burst, fitting comfortably into almost any team that needs off-field Electro application.
Important pity note: both banners share a single wish counter since they run as a dual featured banner. Your pull progress carries across both, so you only need to decide which 5-star to aim for once you hit soft pity no need to manage two separate pity counts. The boosted 4 star characters are the same on both banners: Jahoda (Anemo), Ororon (Electro), and Sethos (Electro) offering utility ranging from Anemo grouping to extra Electro support and shielding.
On the weapon side, the Epitome Invocation banner features "Nocturne's Curtain Call" (Catalyst) as Columbina's signature weapon and "Engulfing Lightning" (Polearm) for Raiden Shogun, alongside rotating 4 stars like Waveriding Whirl, Sacrificial Sword, The Bell, Favonius Lance, and Favonius Warbow. Note that the weapon banner runs on a completely separate pity system from the character banners.
Team Recommendations: Columbina vs Raiden Shogun
Columbina teams: expected to pair well with Pyro enablers like Xiangling and Bennett for Vaporize reactions, or slot into Electro charged setups alongside Fischl or Yae Miko for consistent elemental reaction damage.
Raiden Shogun teams: still shines brightest in the classic National team, or as an energy battery in hypercarry setups alongside Kujou Sara and Kaedehara Kazuha to maximize party Elemental Bursts.
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Should You Pull Columbina or Raiden Shogun?
If you need a new Hydro DPS and don't yet have a strong Vaporize/Hydro charged carry, Columbina is worth prioritizing.
If you're still short on energy recharge support or missed Raiden Shogun's previous reruns, this is a safe investment that stays relevant through Version 7.0 and beyond.
If your resources are limited, remember this is the last banner before Snezhnaya consider saving some Primogems for a Version 7.0 target instead.
Version 7.0 Sneak Peek: Snezhnaya Finally Opens Up
Once Version 6.7 wraps up on August 11, 2026, Version 7.0 follows immediately on August 12, 2026, finally bringing players into the long-awaited Snezhnaya region. Plenty of Travelers are deliberately holding onto their Primogems during this phase to welcome the new characters from that region which explains why social media timelines are full of debates over "save now or pull now."
How to Redeem the Latest Genshin Impact Codes
HoYoverse regularly hands out redemption codes, especially during Special Program livestreams for each new version. These codes usually offer free Primogems, Mora, Adventurer's Experience, and other useful items, though they typically only stay active for around 16-24 hours after release.
Here's how to redeem them:
Open the official Code Redemption page at genshin.hoyoverse.com/gift.
Log in with the HoYoverse account linked to your Genshin Impact character.
Select your server, and make sure your character name appears automatically.
Enter an active code, then click the Redeem button.
Open the game and check your Mailbox to claim the rewards.
Make sure your Adventure Rank has reached AR 10 before redeeming, and act fast since some codes have limited redemption quotas on top of their time limits.
Currently Active Redemption Codes (July-August 2026)
Here are a few codes reported active as of late July 2026:
EZSB8889C2BZ - 10,000 Mora, 10x Adventurer's Experience, 5x Fine Enhancement Ore, plus a few cooking ingredients.
LEGEDILJKSGM - 60x Primogem, 5x Adventurer's Experience.
PFY1S40I88T9 - 60x Primogem, 5x Adventurer's Experience.
PSCA8NL4ZSPD - 60x Primogem, 5x Adventurer's Experience.
NMI20MAJGIBP - 30x Primogem, 150x Geode of Replication.
Since code validity and quotas can change at any time, always double-check whether a code is still active before rushing to redeem it on the official HoYoverse page.
FAQ About Genshin Impact Version 6.7
Q. What's the full name of the Genshin Impact 6.7 update?
A. The full name is "Song of the Welkin Moon: Scherzo – Sunny Summer Fontinalia," under the version codename "Luna VIII."
Q. Do Columbina and Raiden Shogun share the same pity?
A. Yes, both run as a dual featured banner with a single shared wish/pity counter, so your pull progress carries over between the two banners.
Q. When does Version 6.7 end?
A. Version 6.7 ends on August 11, 2026, immediately followed by Version 7.0 on August 12, 2026, which opens up the Snezhnaya region.
Q. Can Charlotte be obtained for free?
A. Yes, after completing the full Sunny Summer Fontinalia event chain, players can recruit Charlotte for free along with her new outfit.
Q. What's the upside of waiting until Version 7.0 instead of pulling now?
A. Saving your Primogems gives you flexibility for new Snezhnaya characters, but the trade-off is missing your last chance at Columbina or Raiden Shogun before this banner closes.
Don't Run Out of Time August 11 Is the Hard Deadline
This isn't your average banner. Once August 11 passes, the chance to pull both Columbina and Raiden Shogun under one shared pity closes for good, and whatever Primogems you've saved get redirected toward Version 7.0. So if either of these two Archons is actually on your list, now's the time to move, not later.
To avoid scrambling at the last minute, stock up on Genesis Crystals now. Buying through uidgames.com can work out noticeably cheaper than purchasing directly through the App Store or Play Store a difference that really adds up if you're topping up in bulk to chase pity.
Check Genesis Crystal prices for Genshin Impact on uidgames.com → top up now, before this banner closes for good.
