Genshin Impact’s fifth anniversary is coming on September 28, 2025, with HoYoverse ready to shower all players with free characters, Primogems, gadgets, and even more surprises.
September marks a major milestone for Genshin Impact as it reaches its fifth anniversary. Whether you started your journey in Mondstadt five years ago or joined recently, the upcoming anniversary, arriving during the “Luna I” version, brings some of the most generous rewards ever seen in Teyvat.
When is the Genshin Impact 2025 Anniversary?
The big day is September 28, 2025. This marks five years since Travelers first set foot in Teyvat, and the celebrations will last all the way through the Luna I update, which itself launches on September 10.
What Rewards Are Coming for the Genshin 2025 Anniversary?
The Genshin Impact 2025 anniversary reward list is packed with rare items, resources, and even a free 5-star character of your choice.
Login and Cumulative Check-In Events
Log in between September 28 and the end of Luna I to get:
- 1600 Primogems (enough for 10 pulls)
- 10 Intertwined Fates for more banner summons
- Dust of Enlightenment (reroll your artifacts)
- 8 Hero’s Wit
- 80,000 Mora
- 18 Mystic Enhancement Ore
All of these are sent directly to your in-game mail or rewarded through special cumulative daily check-ins. HoYoverse has made this one of the easiest anniversary events to get high-value items for free.
Free 5-Star Character and Materials
In one of the most talked-about additions, all players can claim astandard banner 5-star character for free through the “Uncover Lunar Realms, Hone the Eventide Radiance” campaign. You can choose from:
- Diluc (Pyro)
- Jean (Anemo)
- Mona (Hydro)
- Keqing (Electro)
- Qiqi (Cryo)
- Tighnari (Dendro)
- Dehya (Pyro)
- Yumemizuki Mizuki (Anemo)
You’ll also get enough ascension materials to bring your new character to level 60, which means you can build them up without any delay.
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Gadgets: Ujola Cat & Rotor Hovering Daybed
This year brings two new gadgets:
- Ujola Cat is a robotic pet that follows you around the world.
- Rotor Hovering Daybed is a floating two-seater sofa you can use to chill and hover with friends—one of the quirkiest anniversary gifts yet.
Other Special Items
- Sanctifying Elixir and Fragile Resin (x2)
- Constellation rewards via “To Temper Thyself and Journey Far” — a campaign that lets you earn up to four 5-star constellations this year, simply by completing recurring anniversary challenges
- Masterless Stella Fortuna will now let players work toward upgrading characters all the way to level 100, though this will be a long-term project for most
Genshin Impact 2025 Anniversary QOL and Extra Notes
- Top-Up Bonus Reset: The Genesis Crystal bonus for your first purchase will reset, letting spenders get extra value.
- All anniversary activities and events will run through the entire Luna I version cycle, giving everyone ample time to collect all the rewards.
All in all, Genshin anniversaries are always a big deal, but this year truly raises the bar. Free premium characters, a constellation campaign, and fan-favorite gadgets all ensure that no Traveler is left out.
Just log in from September 28, watch your in-game mail, and keep an eye on event tabs.