To reach the new Genshin Impact 7.2 areas, Novokitezhgrad and Wingspan Peak, complete "Gunfire in the Silent Lands" in Archon Quest Chapter VII: Act I "Everwinter Without Mercy". That automatically unlocks a Teleport Waypoint northeast of Fellfrost Peak in Snezhnaya (and gives its Primogem reward). Teleporting there also unlocks a new railroad map.
Quick facts
- Version: 7.2 (Nov 4, 2026)
- Region: Snezhnaya
- Key quest: "Gunfire in the Silent Lands" (Chapter VII Act I)
- New Meeting Points: Teplo Oasis, Royal Railway Transport Bureau
- Shadow Realm east of Wingspan Peak: Clears after the "An Ancient Song of Flowing Crystal and Stone Chests" quest chain
Meeting Point: Teplo Oasis
Progress Chapter VII Act I and complete "Silence Alone is Disfavored", then finish the World Quest "A Lovely Oasis Holiday".
Meeting Point: Royal Railway Transport Bureau
Complete "Silence Alone is Disfavored" and the World Quest "To the Kristall City", then finish "Beneath Dust and Snow".
Shadow Realm (third-person shooter area)
The Shadow Realm east of Wingspan Peak recedes after the "An Ancient Song of Flowing Crystal and Stone Chests" quest chain, so you can explore it with your normal party.
New World Quests
"Dark Clouds in a Wine Bottle", "Borrowing a Gold Coin From a Portrait" and more unlock after "Gunfire in the Silent Lands". The Pale Crown Palace station now unlocks after the same quest.
FAQ
Do I need to finish older Archon Quests first?
No. At Adventure Rank 18 with the Prologue Act III done, you can use the auto-unlocked waypoint to start Chapter VII Act I.
What new wildlife is there?
Tiny Ironquill and Shaleshell, which you can catch with the Omni-Ubiquity Net.
More Genshin Impact 7.2 guides
- 7.2 patch notes summary
- 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.
