Maintenance is scheduled to begin on April 8, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC+8). For those of us looking to jump straight into the new content without staring at a loading bar for an hour, the pre-installation function is now live across PC and mobile platforms. This version update is shaping up to be a massive lore drop, centering on the theme of the Welkin Moon and the mysterious "Augured Homecoming."
While the maintenance usually lasts around five hours, the rewards and new environments waiting on the other side look worth the wait. The update preview highlights several intriguing new features:
- Temple of Space: A new locale that suggests we might be delving deeper into the celestial architecture mentioned in Teyvat's oldest legends.
- Painting Becomes Reality: A mechanic or event that seems to lean into the game's artistic themes, potentially offering new ways to interact with the world.
- Shape the Sands & From Page to Stage: These hints point toward diverse activities spanning from the desert regions to the grand theaters of Fontaine or beyond.
From a player's perspective, this update feels like a pivot toward the endgame mysteries of Celestia and the elder gods. The title "Song of the Welkin Moon" is a direct nod to one of the most iconic symbols in the game, and seeing it finally take center stage suggests we are moving past regional squabbles and into the heart of the world's splintered history. Make sure you have enough storage space cleared out; these version jumps are getting heavier as the world of Teyvat expands.
Soren