With Version 5.6 launching on May 7, 2025, Genshin Impact players can look forward to a jam-packed update full of events, primogems, and a brand-new free 4-star weapon. Here’s a breakdown of everything coming your way, including the flagship and standard events.
Flagship Event: Whirling Waltz (May 9, 2025)
The centerpiece of Version 5.6 is the Whirling Waltz, an amusement park-themed event set in Fontaine. Players will take on the role of a park manager, helping operate attractions, manage encounters, and increase revenue. The event is packed with lore-rich interactions and minigames that blend exploration, strategy, and story.
Event Rewards:
- 1,000 Primogems
- Free 4-star Bow: Sequence of Solitude
- Includes full R5 refinement materials
- Crown of Insight
- Mora, Hero’s Wit, and other valuable materials
This event is highly anticipated not only for its generous rewards but also for its creative and immersive theme.
Standard Events: Three Extra Ways to Farm Primogems
Version 5.6 will also feature three additional standard events, each with unique gameplay formats and 420 Primogems each for full completion:
1. Operation: Downpour Simulation (May 19, 2025)
A strategic tower defense challenge where players deploy monsters to defend or attack bases in a competitive and tactical format.
2. Legends Ablaze: Crossber Brawl (June 6, 2025)
A fast-paced co-op event where players compete to gather the most coins while dodging Sorans in a race across designated zones.
3. Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems (May 27, 2025)
A combat and trial event that lets you test trial characters in curated teams to experiment with new synergies and team compositions.
Total Primogems from Standard Events: 1,260
Total Event Primogem Rewards in Version 5.6
- Whirling Waltz: 1,000 Primogems
- Three Standard Events: 1,260 Primogems
- Grand Total: 2,260 Primogems (plus a free 4-star bow)
Welcome Moon Giveaway
Creator RoxLing is also hosting a Blessing of the Welkin Moon giveaway every week during Version 5.6. To enter:
- Subscribe to their YouTube channel
- Like the video
- Comment why you want the Welkin Moon, along with your UID and server
With a wealth of primogems and the limited-time bow Sequence of Solitude, Version 5.6 is a great patch for both casual and hardcore players to farm resources and prep for upcoming banners.
Stay tuned to ExploreGenshin.gg for event guides and updates!
Frequently Asked Questions about Genshin 5.6 Events
What is the Whirling Waltz event in Genshin 5.6?
Whirling Waltz is a flagship amusement park event set in Fontaine where you manage attractions and encounters. It rewards a free 4-star bow and 1,000 Primogems.
What is the free bow in Genshin 5.6?
The free 4-star bow is called Sequence of Solitude and comes with full refinement materials.
How many primogems can you earn from events in 5.6?
You can earn a total of 2,260 Primogems from all events in Version 5.6.
When does Genshin 5.6 release?
Genshin Impact Version 5.6 releases on May 7, 2025.
How do I join the Welkin Moon giveaway?
Subscribe to RoxLing’s channel, like the video, and comment your reason for wanting the Welkin Moon along with your UID and server.
