Genshin Impact Version 7.2 "Hour of Ruin" goes live after maintenance that starts November 4, 2026 at 06:00 (UTC+8), which is November 3 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST in North America. Maintenance is expected to take about 5 hours, and players at Adventure Rank 5+ get 300 Primogems as compensation. Pre-installation is already open (about 8 GB on PC and 3 GB on mobile).
Quick facts
Version: 7.2 "Hour of Ruin"
Maintenance start: Nov 3, 2026, 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST (Nov 4, 06:00 UTC+8)
Expected length: About 5 hours
Compensation: 300 Primogems (60 per hour of downtime), AR 5+ by maintenance start
Pre-install size: About 8 GB on PC, 3 GB on mobile
Full patch notes: Posted Nov 3, 3:00 PM PST (Nov 4, 07:00 UTC+8)
What is new in Genshin Impact 7.2?
New 5-star: "Rules Set at Naught" Mitya (Electro), an advisor to the Energy Commission
New 4-star: "Fort Fulguration" Valeriy (Electro), a Major of the Special Assignments Battalion
Rerun: Furina in the second character banner
Event: "The Grand Defense: Defy the Unjust Judgment", which lets you invite a 4-star character of your choice
Quality of life: Specialty Tracking and Prime Ice Construct sending, per Paimon's Version Update Notes
How to claim the compensation
The 300 Primogems arrive by in-game mail within 5 hours after maintenance ends. The mail expires after 30 days, and compensation must be claimed before Version 7.2 ends.
FAQ
What time does Genshin 7.2 come out in the US?
Maintenance starts Nov 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST (5:00 PM EST) and should last about 5 hours, so most players can log in around 7:00 PM PST.
How big is the 7.2 update?
The pre-install is about 8 GB on PC and 3 GB on mobile, depending on voice packs.
Who is the 7.2 banner character?
Mitya (Electro 5-star) is new, alongside a Furina rerun.
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Source: official Genshin Impact news posts. Times converted to US time zones (PST/EST). As of November 2, 2026.
