Genshin Impact Version 2.5 update: Yae Miko release, Raiden boss, patch notes
Genshin Impact Version 2.5 is here — the February update includes the long-awaited release of Yae Miko, as well as a new Raiden Shogun boss fight and more character reruns. Here’s what you need to know, including the full patch notes.
The Inazuman arc inGenshin Impact’smain story is approaching its end in Version 2.5. With only a couple more updates left beforeplayers turn their attention towards Sumeru, HoYoverse have been saving their best for last.
The February update includesYae Miko’s release— finally — after months of speculation. Raiden Shogun will be reappearing as a new weekly boss, and there’s two reruns returning too.
For thosewaiting for The Chasm though, Version 2.5 won’t include any map updates.
Here’s what we know about Genshin Impact’s Version 2.5 update.
Genshin Impact Version 2.5 update release date
HoYoverse has finally confirmed a release date for Genshin Impact’s Version 2.5 update:August 22, 2025. It will run untilMarch 30, 2022.
Genshin Impact update 2.5 trailer
Missed the Genshin Impact Version 2.5 livestream on February 6?Catch up on the trailer above, and check out the major changes coming in the update below.
What’s coming in the Genshin Impact Version 2.5 update?
Yae Miko finally added as playable character
The Chief Priestess of Grand Narukami Shrine has been a core part of Inazuma’s storyline so far, and now Genshin Impact players will be able to recruit Yae Miko to their squad.
She is joining the game’s roster as a five-star Electro Catalyst character — with great synergy withRaiden Shogunno less. Her Elemental Skill lets her dash around the battlefield, leaving behind totems that can be activated with her Elemental Burst for big damage.
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Yae Miko is also getting a standalone story quest in Genshin Impact to accompany her release, as well as a special five-star weapon — Kagura’s Verity — in a banner running alongside her own.
Yae Miko banner
Hello Travelers~ In Version 2.5, the new “Three Realms Gateway Offering” event with new gameplay will be taking place in Enkanomiya. In addition, new Wishes will take place, let’s take a look!
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— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact)August 13, 2025
The Yae Miko banner has nowofficially been announced by HoYoverse, giving players a look at all the characters that will be featured alongside her. The following 4-star units will receive a special rate-up:
Two banner reruns: Kokomi & Raiden Shogun
While Yae Miko will have her solo banner run through the entirety of Phase 1, two reruns will take place in the second half of Version 2.5: Kokomi and Raiden Shogun.
It’s been a few months since the two were first released — both hit live servers in September 2021 — and with the storyline circling back around to them, it makes sense to bring the duo back.
More details aboutthe Kokomiand Raiden Shogun rerun bannerswill be released closer to Version 2.5’s launch date.
New Raiden Shogun weekly boss fight
Raiden Shogun will gether own weekly boss fightin Genshin Impact Version 2.5, withthe yet-to-be-released Kamisato Ayatoand Yae Miko rumored to utilize her item drops.
Unlike her previous encounter, Raiden Shogun can be seen floating above the ground in a mechanical suit, which she uses to wield her Musou no Hitotachi. At one point, Ei even uses her Eye of Stormy Judgment to unleash a gigantic katana, slicing through everything on the screen.
While the Raiden Shogun story quest fight proved tricky for many Genshin players, this new weekly boss looks to increase her lethality even further.
And if that wasn’t enough Raiden Shogun content, she is also getting a second Act to her Imperatrix Umbrosa Chapter story quest in Version 2.5.
New Shadowy Husk enemies
Three new enemies are being added into Genshin Impact. Named under the archetype Shadowy Husk, there’ll be three different types: Standard Bearers, Line Breakers, and Defenders.
They align with different elements — Pyro, Hydro, and Cryo — and have different weapons and abilities.
The new Shadowy Husk enemies are being added to Enkanomiya, but might appear across different parts of Teyvat in the future.
Three Realms Gateway Offering & Divine Ingenuity events
Four events will be available to players throughout Genshin Impact Version 2.5, the two biggest of them being the Three Realms Gateway Offering and Divine Ingenuity quest lines.
In Three Realms Gateway Offering, players will have to explore a new part of Enkanomiya while combating a corrosive mist that weakens their powers. However, by keeping your Bokuso Box charged and making offerings, you can cleanse it away.
The Divine Ingenuity eventwas leaked in some capacityahead of the update and will see players create their own Domains to share with others. Players will be able to use trampolines, set traps, utilize element-applying platforms, windfields, and other obstacles.
A couple of smaller events, including a rerun of the Hyakunin Ikki tag team event, are also expected in Version 2.5.
You can findthe full Genshin Impact Version 2.5 update patch notesbelow, courtesy of HoYoverse.
