Genshin Impact 7.2 adds two permanent Archon Quests: Chapter VII Act V "Hour of Ruin" and Act VI "A Yesterday Sent From Beyond". You need Adventure Rank 18 and must finish Act IV "A Rekviem for the Underworld" to start Act V; Act VI follows Act V. Both support Focused Experience Mode.
Quick facts
- Act V: "Hour of Ruin": AR 18 + Act IV complete
- Act VI: "A Yesterday Sent From Beyond": AR 18 + Act V complete
- Availability: Permanent from Nov 4, 2026
- Focused Experience Mode: Available
Story so far
HoYoverse's Nov 4 teaser: as the Holy Soil phenomenon spreads, representatives of the seven nations gather in Snezhnaya, willing to sit at one table to face the crisis. The 7.2 event "The Grand Defense" ties into the same Holy Soil threat.
Skipping ahead
At AR 18 with Prologue Act III done, you can teleport to Snezhnaya and start Chapter VII Act I even without earlier Archon Quests.
FAQ
Is the 7.2 Archon Quest permanent?
Yes, both acts stay after Version 7.2.
More Genshin Impact 7.2 guides
- 7.2 patch notes summary
- Novokitezhgrad and Wingspan Peak
- Mitya kit
- Valeriy kit
- Spiral Abyss Nov/Dec 2026
- Imaginarium Theater Dec 2026
- 7.2 banners
Official Genshin Impact merch
Frost and Flame series · all Genshin Impact merch. Animon Life is an authorized retailer for HoYoverse titles and ships official merch from California: free US shipping on orders of $60+, $25 flat to Canada, US tariffs included.
Source: official Genshin Impact announcements. Times converted to US time (PST/EST). As of November 5, 2026.
