Genshin Impact Luna II Update: Maintenance, Pre-Install & F2
Genshin Impact’s Luna II update arrives 2025-10-22. Details on banners, compensation, pre-installation, key reminders, and expert prep advice.
Tyler Smith Genshin Impact Luna II Maintenance: What Players Need to Know Now
Genshin Impact prepares for one of its most ambitious updates yet with Version "Luna II": Song of the Welkin Moon: Reprise — "An Elegy for Faded Moonlight", scheduled for maintenance on 2025-10-22 06:00 (UTC+8). For both completionists and theorycrafters, this change marks not only the arrival of fresh content, but also the start of major meta churn—impacting teams, resources, and banner planning for the foreseeable future.
Hoyoverse’s announcement signals a rare extended downtime, hefty resource downloads, and update compensation. Here’s what matters most for dedicated and casual players alike—summed up with insights on prepping for maximal gains and minimal resource waste.
At a Glance: Luna II Update Essentials
- Maintenance Begins: 2025-10-22 06:00 (UTC+8)
- Estimated Downtime: ~7 hours (420 Primogems compensation)
- Pre-Installation Available: Now (PC ~11GB, Mobile ~4GB)
- Compensation Eligibility: Adventure Rank 5+, must claim before patch end
- Details for Banners/Events: Not stated in official materials (deferred to post-7:00 patch notes drop)
Maintenance & Compensation Details
Version "Luna II" brings a substantial content refresh, requiring an extended 7-hour server downtime. Unlike standard updates, this schedule seeks to minimize post-patch disruption given the volume of reworked or added assets. For each maintenance hour, 60 Primogems are awarded (total: 420), in keeping with Genshin’s established compensation structure. Any unplanned extension will be disclosed, along with further compensation if necessary.
Eligibility: Only those who’ve reached Adventure Rank 5 or higher prior to 2025-10-22 06:00 (UTC+8) will receive compensation—delivered via in-game mail within 5 hours after maintenance concludes. Players should note these mails expire in 30 days; unclaimed rewards are lost.
Pre-Installation: Storage Planning & Speed
Pre-installation is live for both PC and mobile clients. Estimated download requirements:
| Platform | Storage Needed |
|---|---|
| PC | ~11 GB |
| Mobile | ~4 GB |
Note: Actual file size may vary depending on your selected voiceover/language packs.
For optimal patch day experience—especially low-bandwidth or mobile users—pre-downloading is recommended. This reduces patch-day wait times and helps avoid congestion or unexpected errors.
Banner Schedule, Featured Units, and Rates
Official banner details for Luna II have not been stated in source materials.
Based on the typical release cadence, banner and rate-up specifics—including 5-star and 4-star highlights—will be locked in via the comprehensive Version Update Details post, promised for release at 2025-10-22 07:00 (UTC+8).
Table: Expected Update Timeline
| Phase | Maintenance Start | End | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna II | 2025-10-22 06:00 (UTC+8) | ~2025-10-22 13:00 | 420 Primogems |
When banners are announced, we will break down featured units, update pity calculations, and provide EarlyGG’s in-depth recommendations in a follow-up.
F2P and Low-Spend Guidance: What to Prioritize
With the banner lineup unknown, it’s crucial for players to:
– Bank Primogems and Intertwined Fates until full details are published
– Monitor rivals’ banners: conflicting reruns may affect your pull schedule
– Inventory check: ensure reserved materials, regional specialties, and local boss drops are pre-farmed for likely ascensions
Pity system strategies will depend entirely on revealed five-stars—saving ensures flexibility for top meta picks versus limited reruns.
Pre-Patch Checklist: Maximize Patch-Day Efficiency
- Daily/weekly quests, expedition dispatches: Complete and claim before maintenance.
- Resin burn: Spend all resin to avoid overflow.
- Mora/exp materials: Top off commonly needed currencies and enhancement ores.
- Friendship & artifact culling: Clean inventories; resource drops may expand with the new version.
- Server times: Double-check your region’s patch window to avoid lost progress.
Day-1 Priorities After Maintenance
- Claim Primogem compensation (mail expires in 30 days).
- Install/update client fully before login (especially if pre-install wasn’t completed).
- Review official banner/event notice (released at 2025-10-22 07:00 UTC+8); adjust pull plans accordingly.
- Scout new world content, events, and quests—rapid completion may grant extra Primogems or time-limited materials.
Events, Rewards, and Eligibility
Official communications thus far do not offer specifics on new events or reward milestones tied to Version Luna II. Details will follow with the patch note drop. For now, all AR5+ players are guaranteed downtime compensation assuming timely log-in and claim.
Unconfirmed — Subject to Change
No unverified leaks or rumors are discussed in this article. For speculation around upcoming buffs or meta shifts, see our coverage on Genshin Impact Leak: Venti and Klee Targeted for Major Buffs.
Conclusion: Prepare, Wait, and Watch for Luna II’s Key Patch Notes
With Genshin Impact Luna II on the horizon, early pre-installation and resource planning are the best moves available ahead of definitive banner reveals. For both gacha strategists and story-driven players, the anticipation is as much about opportunity as it is about optimization—especially with server downtime compensation and potential new events looming.
Stay tuned for real-time updates right after maintenance, and check our EarlyGG Genshin Impact coverage for banner details, material maps, and meta guides as soon as official patch notes drop.
Visuals for accessibility:
- Official event key art — Depicts Luna II's moonlit theme; use to anchor content.
- Update overview image — Visual summary of the update scope; reinforce maintenance windows and key dates.
- Update methods diagram — Aids new/returning players on how to update the game client for Luna II.
