Genshin Impact 6.7 Current Banners and 7.0 Next Banner Guide

Genshin Impact banner planning is getting more complicated again, and that usually means one thing: a major transition is getting closer. Right now, Version 6.7 is live, but a lot of player attention has already shifted to what comes next and how Version 7.0 could reshape the banner landscape around Snezhnaya.

As of July 7, 2026, the most useful public banner snapshot shows Sandrone and Citlali live in Version 6.7 Phase 1, with the next visible banner changes arriving later in July.

If you are saving Primogems or planning a spend before the next big cycle, Topuplist is the main site to bookmark, and the direct Genshin Impact top-up page is the fastest option when you decide to recharge.

Image source: GAMES.GG guide artwork for Sandrone.

Current Genshin Impact banners in July 2026

The current banner cycle is part of Version 6.7 Phase 1, running from July 1 to July 21, 2026.

The two featured five-star characters are:

Sandrone
Citlali

The boosted four-star characters on both current banners are:

Beidou
Freminet
Diona

Banner cycle	Dates	Featured units	Why it matters
Version 6.7 Phase 1	July 1 to July 21, 2026	Sandrone, Citlali	Current active banners
Version 6.7 Phase 2	July 21 to August 11, 2026	Columbina, Raiden Shogun	Next confirmed shift in the current version
Version 7.0 Outlook	After 6.7	Snezhnaya-linked characters expected	Major pull-planning pressure is building

Why players are already looking at 7.0

Even though 6.7 is still active, much of the player attention has already shifted to the Version 7.0 conversation. That is because the latest banner analysis points to new Snezhnaya characters becoming the main focus of the next big era.

Recent reporting tied to the Snezhnaya reveal suggests that:

multiple new characters have already been shown in the regional trailer
Odette is expected to be one of the key five-star names to watch
Alyosha is one of the notable four-star names currently being discussed

As always with pre-release banner discussion, not every character shown in a regional trailer is guaranteed to become immediately playable. That is an important distinction if you want to plan carefully and avoid overcommitting too early.

What the current 6.7 banners mean for your Primogems

The biggest practical question is whether to spend during 6.7 or save for the next major shift.

Pull in 6.7 if:

you want Sandrone or Citlali specifically
your account needs Cryo-related value now
you do not want to wait for 7.0 uncertainty

Save for later if:

you are more interested in Columbina, Raiden Shogun, or the upcoming regional wave
you want to preserve Primogems for early 7.0 banner risk
you usually prioritize new-region units over late-cycle characters

For many players, this is not only about character strength. It is about timing. Major regional transitions often create a much heavier pull schedule than normal mid-cycle patches.

Regional updates in Genshin Impact tend to do more than add characters. They reset player expectations around:

meta shifts
new exploration mechanics
new material farming routes
new story importance
long rerun gaps for older favorites

That is why Version 7.0 already matters even before every detail is final. Players are not only looking for banner names. They are looking for planning certainty.

Best way to prepare for 6.7 Phase 2 and 7.0

If you want a safer approach, follow this simple planning structure:

Decide whether Sandrone or Citlali is a must-pull.
Compare that priority against Columbina and Raiden Shogun in the next 6.7 phase.
Leave room for at least one 7.0 target if you care about Snezhnaya characters.
Do not spend all of your Primogems before regional banner marketing fully ramps up.

For players who know they will need extra pulls, Topuplist and the direct Genshin Impact recharge page make the transition easier when the next banner cycle becomes official.

This banner transition matters because it sits between current utility and future hype.

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