Genshin Impact Version Luna 4, the first major update of 2026, is slated to launch on January 14. The update brings three new playable characters, including the Moon Maiden Columbina, and reopens the Lantern Rite celebration to mark the new year across PC and console.
Columbina Hyposelenia is a 5-Star Hydro Catalyst user who focuses on supporting the squad through Lunar Reactions. She can trigger coordinated Lunar Reaction DMG even off the field, and her special ability Lunar Domain enhances all Lunar Reactions by applying a DMG bonus and summoning more thundercloud strikes for Lunar-Charged reactions. Columbina can convert Electro-Charged, Bloom, and Hydro Crystallize reactions into Lunar Reactions, and can revive fallen teammates. A new reaction called Lunar-Crystallize triggers when Geo meets Hydro under certain conditions. When triggered three times, Moondrift Harmony activates, dealing Geo DMG in its radius.
Zibai is a 5-Star Geo Sword wielder and an Adeptus from Liyue. In a special energy-building state, Zibai's Elemental Skill can trigger Lunar-Crystallize DMG. The longer the fight goes on, the more Lunar-Crystallize reactions are triggered, and the higher and more frequent the resulting damage.
Luna 4 continues the Nod-Krai story arc, culminating in a confrontation with Il Dottore. The Archon Quest that follows will reward players with a new outfit, and a new area named Piramida will be introduced north of the region; Piramida serves as the headquarters of the Lightkeepers. The update’s Event Wishes will begin with Columbina and include reruns of Ineffa in Phase 1, while Phase 2 brings Zibai and Illuga, a 4-Star Geo Lightkeeper, as well as Neuvillette rerun with a discount outfit in the shop.
Lantern Rite returns to the mainland of Liyue, featuring its own minigames and unique rewards. Players can place Xiao Lanterns around Liyue Harbor and inscribe messages, earning Fortune Coins from Auspicious Treasure Trees that can be exchanged for gifts. All players will receive 1,600 Primogems via in-game mail, and regular logins can yield up to ten Intertwined Fates. Yaoyao also gains a new outfit, and there will be an opportunity to earn one free 4-Star Liyue character.
Miliastra Wonderland introduces a new Classic Mode, inviting select Teyvat characters to join in a more relaxed, social experience. The update is designed to run across PC and console versions as part of the Luna 4 rollout.