Genshin Impact 4.3 COUNTDOWN: Release date and launch time

Genshin Impact 4.3 COUNTDOWN: Release date and launch time

Time Stamp: December 14, 2023 9:42 AM

The final update of the year, Genshin Impact Version 4.3, is on the horizon, and the community is buzzing with excitement for the Fontinalia Film Festival! While the Fontaine Archon Quest storyline has come to a close, the 4.3 update is unlikely to just be a “filler patch” as there are still plenty of exciting quests and events to look forward to.

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To be among the first to recruit the elegant and strong-willed president of the Spina di Rosula, Navia, make sure to mark your calendars with our Genshin Impact Version 4.3 release date countdown here!

Genshin Impact 4.3 launch time

The release of Version 4.3 will most likely follow the usual maintenance schedule for new updates. As such, Version 4.3 will become available on 20 December 2023 at 3 AM (GMT). It’s important to note that due to timezone differences, players in the United States will receive the update on 19 December at 10 PM EST.

A screenshot of Navia from the "Character Teaser - "Navia: By Special Invitation" | Genshin Impact" YouTube video.

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Credit: HoYoverse

Here’s what that entails for your timezone:

Time zone

4.3 maintenance start time

4.3 maintenance end time

Pacific Time (PT)

2:00pm

7:00pm

Central Time (CT)

4:00pm

9:00pm

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

5:00pm

10:00pm

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

10:00pm

3:00am

Central European Time (CET)

11:00pm

4:00am

Indian Standard Time (IST)

3:30am

8:30am

Japan Standard Time (JST) | Korea Standard Time (KST)

7:00am

12:00pm

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

8:00am

1:00pm

Genshin Impact 4.3 countdown

Here’s the countdown for the much-anticipated launch of Version 4.3, bringing a new chapter to the Fontaine cycle:

Genshin Impact 4.2 COUNTDOWN

5 Days 6 Hours 35 Minutes 57 Seconds

Genshin Impact 4.3: What to expect

Version 4.2 brought the final act of the Fontaine Archon Quest, culminating in a melancholic and grand final “trial” that revealed the secrets lurking beneath the waters of Fontaine.

Therefore, subsequent patches from Version 4.3 onward are considered “filler patches,” as dubbed by the Genshin Impact community, bridging the gap until the release of the next nation, the land of Pyro, Natlan. Despite this, HoYoverse has exciting plans for the remaining part of the Fontaine cycle, offering a slew of new quests and events!

Here’s an overview of Genshin Impact 4.3:

  • Phase 1 Banners: (5-stars) Navia and Ayaka
    • 20 December – 9 January
  • Phase 2 Banners: (5-stars) Raiden Shogun and Yoimiya, (4-star) Chevreuse
    • 9 January – 24 January
  • New 5-star sword: Verdict (Furina’s signature weapon)
  • Story Quest
    • Navia Story Quest (Rosa Multiflora Chapter: Act 1)
  • 4.3 flagship event: “Roses and Muskets”
    • Travellers will get the chance to experience one of the most important festivals in Fontaine, the prestigious Fontinalia Film Festival! There will be four mini-game challenges that players can enjoy:
      • Thousand-Pace Interdiction Arcminute Sharpshooting Zone: Use Special Security and Surveillance Patrol simulation device to practice targeting and shooting enemies
      • Trick Shots, Tricky Lights: A combat challenge where players film a fight scene, taking advantage of the buffs brought about by the special lighting effects
      • Xtreme Drive: Help a contract employee to chase and herd “Stabilisation Mekaballs” into their target areas
      • Into the Frame: Shoot your own film scenes by experimenting with different camera positions and narration techniques
  • Other 4.3 events
    • Arataki Blazing Armor Beetle Battle Boot Camp: Join Itto in this Beetle Battle event taking place in Liyue, with new Bettle combat mechanics!
    • Lost Riches: Ulman is in Fontaine! Help restore the Seelie’s vitality by absorbing energy from the locations that are marked on Ulman’s treasure map
    • Dance of Resolute Will: A combat challenge that contains two rounds per stage; one of your chosen characters must be used in both rounds but no other character can be repeated
    • Liben will return! Exchange resources for a hefty amount of Primogems
  • 4.3 QoL updates
    • One-click expeditions
    • Quicker enhancement process
  • New Fontaine-style Serenitea Pot realm layout

Genshin Impact Version 4.3 key art.

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Credit: HoYoverse

For more about Genshin Impact, be sure to check out our comprehensive Version 4.3 update guide, which includes the release date, banners, detailed event descriptions, and more. We’ve also compiled all the much-needed QoL changes coming to Version 4.3 here!

Discover all you need to know about the 18 new characters set to be released during Genshin Impact’s Fontaine cycle. On top of that, get ahead of the curve and start planning your Primogem savings for your favourite Fontainian characters with our Fontaine character banner schedule.

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