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Dec 16, 202603:00 UTC
CHARACTER WATCH · VERSION 7.3

Genshin 7.3 Characters & Banners

Anastasya and Danica are at the center of the next-version conversation. Promotional appearances do not confirm a Version 7.3 banner.

Anastasya, the Tsaritsa, with silver hair and an icy crown in the Snezhnaya trailer
CHARACTER INTRODUCTION REPORTED

Anastasya The Tsaritsa

November 6 coverage reports a new introduction for Snezhnaya’s ruler: Frostcrown Revival, with a Cryo Gnosis and the constellation Autocratrix Anastasis.

Her Version 7.3 debut is still unconfirmed.

The introduction does not announce a release date. Banner phase, weapon and playable kit remain unverified here.

Read the November 6 report ↗

Earlier Snezhnaya trailer still, via GenshinFans.

Danica in a dark green and white maid outfit aboard the train in the Snezhnaya trailer
RELEASE WINDOW · UNCONFIRMED

Danica A familiar face. A new possibility.

Already seen in Snezhnaya’s promotional trailer, Danica is being discussed for a future playable debut. Her playable release date has not been confirmed in the linked guide.

No official banner date has been verified.

Her exact release version, rarity, weapon and playable kit are still awaiting confirmation. Treat specific lineup claims as rumors.

Read the November 5 guide ↗

Earlier Snezhnaya trailer still, via GenshinFans.

WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

Genshin 7.3 Release Date & Update News

01RELEASE DATE

December 16, 2026

The countdown uses 03:00 UTC, based on the usual six-week cycle and maintenance pattern. The date and hour may change.

02EVENT WISHES · TBA

Waiting for the full lineup

No verified banner order or rerun schedule yet. The character news above should not be read as a confirmed banner list.

03MAPS & EVENTS · TBA

More details to come

A complete official Version 7.3 map, story and event summary has not been verified. Check the special program and update notices for details.

Latest developments

Last reviewed
  1. Anastasya introduction reported; 7.3 banners still unconfirmed

    A November 6 report describes Anastasya’s character introduction, but does not establish a Version 7.3 banner date. Danica’s playable release also remains unconfirmed in GameWith’s November 5 guide. Neither is a confirmed 7.3 banner pick here.

  2. December 16 remains the projected release date

    AvenShop’s November 5 analysis projects a December 16 release. The countdown targets 03:00 UTC (11:00 AM UTC+8), assuming the usual update cycle and maintenance window. The date and time remain subject to official confirmation.

Dates show when each summary was reviewed; publication dates appear with the sources. Character reports and projected schedules do not confirm a release or banner lineup.

BEFORE THE NEXT CHAPTER

Genshin 7.3 Countdown FAQ

When is Genshin Impact 7.3 expected to release?

The countdown targets December 16, 2026 at 03:00 UTC (11:00 AM UTC+8). This is a community projection, not an official announcement. The date follows the usual six-week update cycle; the hour assumes the usual five-hour maintenance window. Neither has been verified in an official Version 7.3 maintenance notice.

The AvenShop schedule analysis, published November 5, projects the date from the update cycle. The countdown uses that projection; it will need to be revised if an official notice gives a different time. See HoYoverse news for official announcements.

Is the countdown the same worldwide?

Yes. All time zones count down to one global instant. We detect your device’s time zone automatically; switching it only changes the displayed local dates and times.

Are Anastasya and Danica confirmed for Version 7.3?

Not as a confirmed banner lineup here. Anastasya’s character introduction is reported, but it does not establish her release version. Danica’s playable release is also unconfirmed. Their images are earlier trailer stills, not Version 7.3 banner artwork.

What happens when the countdown ends?

The clock shows that the estimated time has passed and links to official news. Reaching zero does not confirm that servers are available or that the version has launched.

Where does the news come from?

Character news links to dated coverage and guides. Images come from earlier Snezhnaya promotional footage, reproduced by GenshinFans. Timing is a community estimate. Information was reviewed on November 6, 2026.

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