Genshin Impact 3.1 maintenance countdown and patch release time for US, Europe, and Asia

Full details regarding the upcoming 3.1 update for Genshin Impact (Image via HoYoverse)
Full details regarding the upcoming 3.1 update for Genshin Impact (Image via HoYoverse)

Genshin Impact update 3.1 is only a few hours away from release, and it is set to bring an extension to Sumeru while also introducing a bunch of new characters to the game.

Hence, many fans will be quite interested to learn all the details, such as maintenance cooldown and release time, which we will discuss in this article.

It is important to remember that the timings mentioned here are based on the initial information, and there's always the possibility that the maintenance might get delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, affecting the release timings.


Full details of maintenance and release time for Genshin Impact update 3.1

Genshin Impact's upcoming 3.1 update is "King Deshret and the Three Magi," and it will bring forth an extension to Sumeru and release the brand new Desert desert area within the nation of Sumeru.

Apart from that, the update will also introduce three new playable characters to the game. These include the five-star units Cyno and Nilou, and the four-star unit Candace. Apart from these three, players will also get rerun banners for Venti and Albedo.

The patch is expected to be released on September 28, 2022 globally. The maintenance is expected to last a total of five hours, starting at 6 am (UTC+8) and concluding at approximately 11 AM (UTC +8).

However, if there are any issues, the maintenance time will get extended, though players will get rewarded for the same.

The timings for the release of Genshin Impact patch 3.1 across every major region are provided below:

  • North America (Pacific Daylight Time): 8 pm (September 27, 2022)
  • Europe (Central European Summer Time): 5 am (September 28, 2022)
  • Asia (Indian Standard Time): 8:30 am (September 28, 2022)

It is important to remember that the maintenance will start approximately five hours before the times mentioned above. Once the maintenance is over and the game is live, players will get 600 primogems as compensation.

The countdown for the update's release has been provided below:

Genshin Impact update 3.1 is set to be quite massive. This patch will not only extend Sumeru but add much more to the game's story. The update's trailer showed characters like Dottore and Scaramouche as well.

This means players will gain access to new boss fights and an even deeper understanding of the game's world-building. The title's lore continues to grow with every major region, and so do the complications.

Apart from that, Genshin Impact's 3.1 update will also mark the second anniversary, where players will get access to lots of rewards such as free primogems. They will also get a bunch of free wishes to help them save up for upcoming characters.

The excitement and hype surrounding this new patch will be pretty high. Hence, it is recommended that fans pre-install the update if required so that they can start playing the game as soon as it goes live at the above-mentioned times.

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