Fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Genshin Impact 5.3 update, which is set to be released on January 1, 2025. It will further the Natlan narrative and introduce a lot of new content to the game. Ahead of its arrival, HoYoverse will conduct the v5.3 Special Program livestream that will provide players with a preview of the new elements coming in the next patch. As per the official announcement, it will premiere on December 20, 2024.This article covers details about the release date and timings for the Genshin Impact 5.3 livestream and version update. It will also include universal countdowns.Note: Some aspects of this article are based on speculation derived from the past precedences set by the developer. They are subject to change.Genshin Impact 5.3 release date and timeMavuika and Citlali are new characters debuting in v5.3 (Image via HoYoverse)HoYoverse usually follows a fixed 42-day cycle for version releases. Based on the release date of version 5.2, the Genshin Impact 5.3 update will be arriving on January 1, 2025, at 11 am (UTC +8). It will introduce the Pyro Archon, Mavuika (Pyro), and Citlali (Cryo), as playable characters along with their signature weapons. Furthermore, the patch will celebrate the Lantern Rite festival and feature a new character from Liyue, named Lan Yan (Anemo).Here is a countdown showcasing the time until version 5.3's arrival:Additionally, the following section covers the timings for all major regions:AmericaPacific Standard Time (PST): December 31, 2024, at 7 PMMountain Standard Time (MST): December 31, 2024, at 8 PMCentral Standard Time (CST): December 31, 2024, at 9 PMEastern Standard Time (EST): December 31, 2024, at 10 PMEuropeWestern European Time (WET): January 1, 2025, at 3 AMCentral European Time (CET): January 1, 2025, at 4 AMEastern European Time (EET): January 1, 2025, at 5 AMAsiaIndia Standard Time (IST): January 1, 2025, at 8:30 AMChina Standard Time (CST): January 1, 2025, at 11 AMPhilippine Standard Time (PHT): January 1, 2025, at 11 AMJapanese Standard Time (JST): January 1, 2025, at 12 PMKorea Standard Time (KST): January 1, 2025, at 12 PMGenshin Impact 5.3 Special Program livestream release date and timingsBefore the 5.3 update release, HoYoverse will conduct a livestream to reveal the game's upcoming content. It will be telecasted on the game's official YouTube and Twitch channels on a Friday, 10-12 days before the patch release. As such, the Genshin Impact 5.3 Special Program livestream is set to premiere on December 20, 2024, at 7 am (UTC -5).Below is a countdown displaying the time until the livestream begins:The section ahead provides the timings for the telecast for all major regions:AmericasPacific Standard Time (PST): December 20, 2024, at 4 AMMountain Standard Time (MST): December 20, 2024, at 5 AMCentral Standard Time (CST): December 20, 2024, at 6 AMEastern Standard Time (EST): December 20, 2024, at 7 AMEuropeWestern European Time (WET): December 20, 2024, at 12 PMCentral European Time (CET): December 20, 2024, at 1 PMEastern European Time (EET): December 20, 2024, at 2 PMAsiaIndian Standard Time (IST): December 20, 2024, at 5:30 PMChina Standard Time (CST): December 20, 2024, at 8 PMPhilippine Standard Time (PST): December 20, 2024, at 8 PMJapanese Standard Time (JST): December 20, 2024, at 9 PMKorea Standard Time (KST): December 20, 2024, at 9 PMAside from the revelations, the v5.3 livestream is expected to provide viewers with three exclusive redeem codes worth 300x Primogems among other things.For more information and updates, follow Sportskeeda's Genshin Impact hub.