Genshin Impact Version 7.0 Launching August 12

Casey ScheldJuly 31, 2026

Dubbed “Everwinter Without Mercy,” The Nation of Cryo Snezhnaya will make its way to HoYoverse’s Genshin Impact as part of Version 7.0 on August 12.

Version 7.0 "Everwinter Without Mercy" Trailer | Genshin Impact#GenshinImpact #NowSnezhnaya #GenshinSnezhnaya

Death seeks out every forsaken night beneath the bitter cold, leaving only the sorrowful weeping of souls behind.
They weep for all they cherished in this world, and… pic.twitter.com/ITWqfJaw89
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) July 31, 2026

Letting players board the train to Snezhnaya, Version 7.0 will give players the chance to explore this vast and mysterious frozen world as they set out to uncover its stories and landscapes.

A new Archon Quest will also be available, giving players the chance to learn more about what life in Snezhnaya is like throughout its severe energy crisis.

Also coming to Genshin Impact Version 7.0 are the following characters:

Odette – A 5-Star Cryo Sword wielder and a ballerina who dances with her sword
Alyosha – A 4-Star Electro Polearm wielder and trustworthy Snezhnayan hunter. Note that she can be obtained for free over the course of the aforementioned new Archon Quest

Learn more with the trailer below:

Version 7.0 “Everwinter Without Mercy” Trailer | Genshin Impact #NowSnezhnaya #GenshinSnezhnaya

For those feeling social, be sure to follow the official Facebook, Twitter/X, Twitch, Reddit, and Instagram social media channels.

Genshin Impact Snezhnaya Exploration Teaser — Adventures in the Land of Snow#GenshinImpact #NowSnezhnaya #GenshinSnezhnaya

With the right gear and a little ingenuity, you'll be ready to set off on an exciting adventure across the frozen plains of the land of snow. pic.twitter.com/67bbU2MFpy
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) July 31, 2026