Genshin Impact 7.1 Special Program Poster Teases the Tsaritsa, Dainsleif and the Four Shades

HoYoverse has revealed the poster for Genshin Impact's Version 7.1 Special Program, and it immediately looks more like a major story preview than a routine update announcement. The dark red background surrounds the Tsaritsa, Dainsleif, Pierro, Ronova, Vesna, Voyanissa and other important figures, connecting Snezhnaya's immediate conflict with the deeper mysteries of Khaenri'ah and the Four Shades. Travelers preparing for the new banners can continue saving Primogems; players who later choose to purchase Genesis Crystals can use Topuplist and its Genshin Impact top-up page.

A Dark Version 7.1 Poster with Major Story Figures

The Version 7.1 promotional poster has a dark red background and a much heavier atmosphere than a routine event preview. Its Chinese title refers to a requiem and the underworld, while an official English title was not included in the English schedule notice. Rather than treating a literal translation as finalized localization, English coverage should wait for the program or another official announcement to publish the exact title.

The poster brings together the Tsaritsa, Dainsleif, Pierro, Ronova, Vesna, Voyanissa and other figures connected to Snezhnaya and the larger cosmology of Teyvat. Their inclusion is a strong signal that the broadcast will discuss major story developments, but a poster appearance does not guarantee equal screen time, a boss encounter or playable status for every character shown.

The Tsaritsa's presence fits the transition established at the end of Version 7.0. Dainsleif immediately raises the stakes because his appearances usually connect current regional events to Khaenri'ah and the Traveler's longer journey. Pierro adds another Fatui dimension, while Ronova and the imagery associated with the Shades suggest that the Archon Quest may reach beyond ordinary national politics.

The Special Program Airs on September 12

The broadcast will premiere on September 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM (UTC-4), one day later than the Friday slot many players expected. HoYoverse also confirms that it will include Version 7.1 details, redemption codes and other rewards.

The Four Shades and the Life–Death Connection

The poster has renewed discussion of the four Shades associated with the Heavenly Principles: the Shade of Life, the Shade of Death, the Shade of Time and the Shade of Space. Their commonly discussed identities are Naberius, Ronova, Istaroth and Asmoday respectively, although the story has revealed these figures at different levels of detail.

The relationship between Naberius and Rhinedottir is particularly relevant to current speculation. Existing story discussion connects Rhinedottir with Naberius after an act of consumption or assimilation, leaving questions about whether Naberius's consciousness remains independently active. Version 7.1's material may clarify that relationship, but the poster alone does not establish the exact form in which the Shade of Life will appear.

Ronova, the Shade of Death, naturally fits the underworld and requiem imagery surrounding the update. Even so, visual themes should not be turned into a complete plot synopsis before the broadcast. The safest conclusion is that life, death, Khaenri'ah and Snezhnaya appear to converge in the version's central story. The exact conflict, alliances and outcome remain unrevealed.

Banner Order Is the First Major Question

Vesna and Voyanissa are the two new characters most closely associated with Version 7.1. Based on the order in which their character art was published, the common expectation is Vesna in Phase I and Voyanissa in Phase II. Another possibility is that both new characters share the first phase. Neither arrangement is confirmed until the Special Program displays the Event Wish schedule.

Current kit discussion describes Vesna as a Stellar-Swirl damage dealer and Voyanissa as a support for Stellar-Swirl with additional relevance to Hydro and Cryo teams. Because this information precedes the final public presentation, players should wait for the livestream's official demonstrations and descriptions before evaluating pull value.

The two rerun slots are equally important. Skirk and Escoffier are frequently suggested because Voyanissa may connect with Hydro–Cryo teams, but this is a synergy-based prediction rather than a confirmed rerun. The show should answer whether HoYoverse intends to support that established core, rerun unrelated popular characters or use a different banner structure.

Players interested in Phase I should not spend anniversary resources before seeing the full banner and weapon lineup. A character's best teammate, signature weapon alternatives and rerun partner can materially change the value of the same Primogem budget. The livestream is the point at which broad speculation should become an actual account decision.

What to Watch for in the Anniversary Segment

Version 7.1 overlaps with Genshin Impact's sixth anniversary on September 28, and the update is expected to launch on September 23. That timing places the celebration during Phase I if the projected version date holds. It also explains why players expect senior producer Liu Wei to appear and why the reward segment carries more attention than an ordinary version program.

Previous anniversaries provide a reasonable reference: a ten-wish login event, 1,600 Primogems delivered through mail, commemorative items and a reset of the first top-up bonus have formed a familiar package. A standard five-star selector has also become an important expectation. However, precedent is not confirmation. The exact sixth-anniversary gifts, selector rules, delivery dates and eligibility conditions must come from the livestream or subsequent notices.

The often-quoted “20 pulls” total combines ten Intertwined Fates with 1,600 Primogems, which is equivalent to another ten wishes. It should not be described as guaranteed for the sixth anniversary until officially announced. If the same structure returns and all rewards arrive during Phase I, it would help players targeting Vesna or another first-half banner, but the distribution schedule still needs confirmation.

Will Version 7.1 Add a New Map?

There is no official map announcement in the Special Program preview. Players often expect an X.1 update to focus on story and events rather than a new permanent region, and Version 7.0 already introduced a substantial area capable of supporting another chapter. That makes “no new map” a reasonable expectation, not a confirmed feature list.

A map expansion can only be ruled out once the broadcast presents the version overview. HoYoverse may add a smaller sub-area, temporary domain or story-exclusive location without opening another full exploration region. The practical preparation is simple: do not postpone current Version 7.0 exploration on the assumption that Version 7.1 will add nothing, and do not rush it solely because of an unconfirmed new map.

Could the Main Event Return to Liyue?

Version 7.1 also overlaps with the real-world Mid-Autumn Festival period, encouraging predictions of a Liyue-centered flagship event or a Moonchase-style celebration. The seasonal fit is strong, and an ensemble of Liyue characters would provide a lighter counterweight to the darker Snezhnaya Archon Quest.

No Liyue event has been confirmed in the schedule announcement. The livestream should reveal the flagship event, participation requirements, rewards and whether any familiar festival name actually returns. Until then, “Moonchase” is best understood as a thematic possibility rather than the official event title.

How to Prepare Before September 12

Players do not need to make irreversible decisions during the five-day wait. Keep Primogems and pity intact, avoid farming highly specific materials for unconfirmed kits, and note the broadcast in the correct local time. The official program normally supplies limited-time redemption codes, so watching live or checking the codes soon afterward is useful even for players who do not care about story previews.

During the show, prioritize five concrete confirmations: Phase I and Phase II characters, official kit summaries, weapon banners, anniversary rewards and the event schedule. Story footage can be enjoyed separately, especially by players who want to avoid spoilers. Once those five points are known, pull planning becomes much more reliable than any poster-based prediction.

Version 7.1 already looks unusually dense. The Tsaritsa, Dainsleif, Pierro and the Shades give the story enormous potential, while Vesna, Voyanissa and the anniversary create immediate account-planning questions. The poster promises scale; the September 12 broadcast will determine which parts are story setup, which are playable content and which rewards players can actually claim.

FAQ

Who appears on the Genshin Impact 7.1 Special Program poster?

The poster features the Tsaritsa, Dainsleif, Pierro, Ronova, Vesna, Voyanissa and other figures tied to Snezhnaya and the wider cosmology of Teyvat.

When is the Genshin Impact 7.1 livestream?

The Version 7.1 Special Program premieres on September 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM (UTC-4).

Are Vesna and Voyanissa's banner phases confirmed?

No. Vesna in Phase I and Voyanissa in Phase II is a prediction based on promotional order. The Special Program should reveal the actual Event Wish schedule.

Are the sixth-anniversary rewards confirmed?

Not yet in the schedule preview. A ten-wish login, 1,600 Primogems, commemorative items, a first top-up bonus reset and a standard five-star selector are expectations based on previous celebrations, pending official confirmation.

Where can players prepare Genesis Crystals for Version 7.1?

Players who decide to supplement their saved Primogems can use Topuplist and its Genshin Impact recharge page. Spending is optional, and the confirmed banner schedule should guide the decision.