On June 18, 2026, HoYoverse hosted the official Special Program for Genshin Impact Version 6.7, titled Luna VIII: Song of the Welkin Moon: Scherzo - Sunny Summer Fontinalia. The livestream delivered major reveals for the upcoming update expected to launch around July 1, 2026. This patch serves as the final major update in the 6.x cycle before the shift to Version 7.0 and Snezhnaya.

New Playable Character: Sandrone

The biggest highlight was the official confirmation of Sandrone (the Marionette), Fatui Harbinger No. 7, as a brand-new 5-star Cryo Claymore character. She arrives in Phase 1 and is expected to introduce or heavily feature a new reaction mechanic called Stellar Superconduct, a Cryo-Electro variation focused on summoned entities and beam-based damage.

Sandrone’s design and kit received significant attention, with her elegant yet mechanical aesthetic and tea-sipping animations standing out in promotional materials. Her signature 5-star Claymore, A Teaspoon of Transcendence, was also teased alongside her.

Banner Schedule

The livestream confirmed the following limited-time banners:
  • Phase 1 (July 1 – July 21, 2026): Sandrone (new) + Citlali rerun
  • Phase 2 (July 21 – August 11, 2026): Columbina rerun + Raiden Shogun rerun

A Chronicled Wish (Lightrace Wish) banner featuring Yae Miko, Cyno, Wriothesley, Qiqi, and Mizuki along with their signature weapons was also announced.

New Area and Exploration

Players will gain access to a brand-new permanent explorable zone called The Moon. This lunar-themed area lies outside normal Teyvat and features Archaeolune Energy, ancient dragon ruins, a black Kuuhenki named Eggie, the lunar base The Eye of Ibni-Belum, and other celestial landmarks.

Major Events in Version 6.7

  • Sunny Summer Fontinalia: The flagship event. Travelers help manage and decorate an aquarium aboard Wriothesley’s ship, participate in a film-making collaboration with Citlali, Charlotte, and Furina, and engage in story quests involving Sandrone. Rewards include a free Charlotte and her new outfit.
  • Final Long-Range Sightlines: A shooting and tactical challenge event.
  • Dance Dance Easy-Breezy Disco: A rhythm-based dance event.
  • Ley Line Overflow rerun for extra Mora and Hero’s Wits.

New Outfits

  • Citlali – Whispers of Stars and Smoke (available in the shop with a limited-time discount)
  • Charlotte – Hurlock Variations (obtainable for free through the Sunny Summer Fontinalia event)

Livestream Redeem Codes

Three limited-time codes were shared during the stream. They expire on June 21, 2026 (UTC-4):

  • Marionette — 100 Primogems + 10 Mystic Enhancement Ores
  • TotheMoon — 100 Primogems + 5 Hero’s Wit
  • TeaPartyTime — 100 Primogems + 50,000 Mora

Redeem them quickly at the official Genshin Impact gift code website.

Overall Takeaways

Version 6.7 focuses on wrapping up the Nod-Krai arc with summer vibes, new lunar exploration, and the long-awaited arrival of Sandrone. The update emphasizes character interactions, new gameplay mechanics, and quality-of-life improvements while building anticipation for the next major chapter in Snezhnaya.

Stay tuned for more in-depth guides on Sandrone’s kit, best teams, and event strategies once the beta concludes and the patch goes live.