Genshin Impact players are officially preparing for the arrival of Version “Luna VII: Song of the Welkin Moon: Andante — Truth Amongst the Pages of Purana,” as HoYoverse has now revealed the complete maintenance schedule, preload details and compensation information ahead of the major update launch.
According to the official announcement, update maintenance for Version Luna VII will begin on May 20, 2026 at 06:00 (UTC+8) and is expected to last approximately five hours. During this period, the game servers will remain unavailable while developers implement the new version’s content, systems and gameplay adjustments.
As compensation for the downtime, all eligible players will receive 300 Primogems, calculated at a rate of 60 Primogems per hour while the servers remain offline. The reward will be sent through in-game mail shortly after maintenance concludes and can be claimed by Travelers who reached Adventure Rank 5 or higher before the maintenance period officially started.
The compensation mail will remain available for 30 days, giving players a limited window to claim the free rewards before they expire.
Alongside the maintenance announcement, HoYoverse also confirmed that pre-installation for Version Luna VII is now live, allowing players to download a large portion of the update files ahead of launch day. This preload system is designed to reduce waiting times once the servers reopen and has become a standard feature for major Genshin Impact updates.
The estimated storage requirements for the preload are already attracting attention among players. According to the official notice, PC users should prepare roughly 9 GB of free storage space while mobile devices will require around 2 GB. HoYoverse also noted that the exact file size may vary depending on installed voice-over packs and platform configurations.
The maintenance preview arrives during one of the most highly anticipated periods in recent Genshin Impact history. Version Luna VII is expected to introduce major story developments tied to Nicole, the Hexenzirkel, Sumeru’s hidden lore and the growing mysteries surrounding fate and Hydromancy. The update will also add new artifact sets, cosmetics, event systems and rumored buffs connected to older characters and reaction mechanics.
Many players are especially excited about the arrival of Nicole, whose recent teaser “The Silenced Golden Strings” rapidly became one of the most discussed promotional videos released by HoYoverse this year. Community discussions surrounding Luna VII continue to focus heavily on the expanding Hexenzirkel storyline and possible narrative connections leading toward Snezhnaya.
The preload announcement has also reignited discussions about the game’s increasing file size. Over the past several years, Genshin Impact’s expanding world and voice content have significantly increased installation requirements across all platforms. While the Luna VII preload remains relatively moderate compared to some previous expansions, many mobile players are already preparing additional storage space ahead of the update.
Another important detail mentioned by HoYoverse is that the complete Version Update Details notice will be published shortly after maintenance begins. This upcoming notice is expected to include the full list of gameplay optimizations, bug fixes, balance adjustments and additional compensation details connected to Luna VII’s launch.
Across social media, excitement for the update continues growing rapidly as countdown posts, preload screenshots and maintenance reminders dominate the community timeline. Many players are already farming resources in preparation for Nicole, Prune and the upcoming Luna VII banners while others are focusing on the new cosmetic systems and artifact sets teased in recent previews.
With preload downloads now available and the maintenance schedule officially confirmed, the countdown toward one of Genshin Impact’s most ambitious updates has fully begun. Between new lore revelations, gameplay changes and highly anticipated characters, Version Luna VII is shaping up to become a major turning point for the future of Teyvat.
