Genshin Impact Version 7.0, Everwinter Without Mercy, is preparing to enter its second phase, and HoYoverse has now revealed a detailed Phase II Events Preview covering the activities scheduled for late August and September 2026. The lineup includes the returning Wish banners, several limited-time events and additional opportunities to earn Primogems and valuable rewards while exploring Snezhnaya.
The Phase II schedule begins on August 28 with the Great Expeditionist Challenge, which will run until September 14. This event is one of the highlights of the new schedule because Travelers can participate in its challenges to invite Diona, the four-star Cryo character. The event also includes rewards such as Primogems, a Crown of Insight and other materials, making it one of the most valuable activities for players during this period.
The next major activity arrives on September 1, when the second phase of the update officially moves into full rotation. Both Character Event Wishes featuring Flins and Ineffa will become available from September 1 through September 22. At the same time, players will be able to target the featured five-star Polearms Bloodsoaked Ruins and Fractured Halo through the Epitome Invocation banner. The schedule makes September 1 an especially important date for players planning their Primogem spending.
Also starting on September 1, the latest Imaginarium Theater cycle will become available. The preview highlights a lineup built around Hydro, Electro and Dendro elements. As usual, the activity provides another endgame challenge for players who have developed a broad character roster, while its listed rewards include Primogems and additional upgrade materials. Its arrival alongside the Phase II banners gives veteran Travelers another reason to return to the game early in September.
A separate combat-focused activity, Trial of the Bastion, is scheduled for September 7 to September 17. The event appears to center on challenging battle stages and offers Primogems and equipment-related rewards according to the official preview. Its position in the schedule fills the gap between the launch of Phase II and the final week of the update, ensuring that players have another limited-time activity available while working through the new banner cycle.
On September 14, HoYoverse will launch Overflowing Abundance, which will remain active until September 21. Although the preview provides fewer details about the event's mechanics, its placement alongside the end of the Great Expeditionist Challenge gives players another limited-time opportunity to collect resources. Events such as this are especially useful for Travelers who are preparing characters and weapons obtained during the Version 7.0 Phase II banners.
The new schedule also reminds players that several major Version 7.0 limited-time activities are still ongoing. The “Godforsaken Frostlands” regional exploration event remains available from August 12 until November 3, with 400 Primogems listed as limited-time rewards. This gives Travelers a long window to complete the exploration content and claim rewards before the event period expires.
Meanwhile, the “When We Look Up at the Moon” regional exploration content is also still ongoing, meaning players who have not finished the available objectives should make sure they do not miss its rewards. The extended exploration activities are particularly relevant for players who are continuing to familiarize themselves with the newly introduced Snezhnaya region and its systems.
The main Archon Quest, “Everwinter Without Mercy,” also remains available with limited-time rewards until September 22. The event preview lists 560 Primogems connected to the limited-time reward period. With the Snezhnaya storyline representing one of the biggest additions in the game's current era, players who have not completed the relevant Archon Quest content still have a significant incentive to finish it before the deadline.
Overall, the Genshin Impact 7.0 Phase II Events Preview shows that September will be packed with activities rather than focusing solely on new Wish banners. From the Great Expeditionist Challenge and free Diona to Trial of the Bastion, Overflowing Abundance and Imaginarium Theater, the schedule provides a steady flow of combat challenges and rewards throughout the month.
For players managing their resources, the calendar is particularly important. September 1 marks the start of the Flins and Ineffa banners, while the surrounding events offer additional Primogems and upgrade materials that can help players prepare for future pulls. At the same time, the extended deadlines for The Godforsaken Frostlands and Everwinter Without Mercy mean there is still plenty of time to collect outstanding limited-time rewards.
With Version 7.0 entering Phase II, the Snezhnaya adventure is far from slowing down. HoYoverse's latest schedule combines new characters, free character rewards, endgame content, exploration activities and limited-time Primogems, giving Travelers several reasons to remain active throughout September 2026.
