Genshin Impact 7.2 Special Program Set for October 23
HoYoVerse has scheduled the Genshin Impact 7.2 Special Program livestream for October 23, 2026, at 5am PT on Twitch and YouTube. The developer also released the "A Lyght of the Mone for Thee" EP, featuring three tracks from the 7.1 soundtrack composed by HoYo-MiX. These songs originate from the 2026 Moonchase Festival event and are currently available on Apple Music and Spotify.
Siliconera reported on September 29 that the Genshin Impact 7.2 patch adds characters Mitya and Valeriy. Additionally, Siliconera noted on September 28 that a web event and theme song were released for the game's sixth anniversary.
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Original headline at Siliconera: “7.2 Genshin Impact Special Program Dated, 7.1 Soundtrack EP Released”
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- Release Date
- October 23, 2026
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- Twitch, YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify
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- #Genshin Impact
- #HoYoVerse
- #Livestream
- #Mobile Game
- #Soundtrack
- #Special Program
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