Genshin Impact Luna V Special Program: Livestream Schedule, New Characters, and More

It was recently confirmed by HoYoverse that the Genshin Impact Luna V live stream will officially drop on February 13, 2026, at 7:00 am UTC-5. The Special Program is said to contain communications regarding the upcoming Luna V update, including new playable characters, weapon banners, limited-time events, and upcoming story quests.

Genshin Impact Luna V livestream schedule

Since the Genshin Impact Luna V livestream schedule airs on UTC-5, the timings will vary by location. The timings have been officially announced as:

Americas

• Pacific Standard Time (PST): February 13th at 4:00 am
• Mountain Standard Time (MST) - 13th February at 5:00 am
• Central Standard Time (CST): February 13, 6:00 am
• Eastern Standard Time (EST): February 13 at 7:00 am

Europe

• Western European Time (WET); February 13, 12:00
• Central European Time (CET): February 13, 1:00 pm
• Eastern European Time (EET): February 13, 2:00 pm

Asia

• Indian Standard Time (IST): February 13 at 05:30 pm.
• Chinese Standard Time (CST): Feb 13, 8:00 pm
• Korea Standard Time (KST): February 13 at 9:00 pm
• Japan Standard Time (JST): February 13 at 9:00 pm

The streaming will be available through the official Twitch or YouTube channels.

Gameplay Demonstration & Character Kit Reveal

The largest draw for people looking to tune in to the Genshin Impact Luna V livestream is likely to be the official gameplay reveal for Varka. During this broadcast, developers will probably want to show their combat style and elemental abilities, maybe even their team synergy functions. Usually, such programs include breakdowns of Normal Attacks, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst, along with passive talents.

Also, people are hyped about the weapon banners; in previous Special Programs, a signature five-star weapon was always announced, which was tailored for the scaling of the newly announced character.

Based on the artwork included in the announcement, it seems that this one may be referring to Varka’s expedition. One of the characters seems to be Lohen, who in the lore is the vice-captain of the Fifth Company, part of the Knights of Favonius. Players who want a deeper background context of the characters can also check out Roland Genshin Impact: Everything We Know So Far, which covers early details and lore connections that may tie into the Luna V update.

Redemption Codes and Limited Rewards

The Genshin Impact Luna V livestream is anticipated to house three redemption codes. The codes often contain Primogems, Mora, Hero’s Wit, alongside other enhancement items.

These rewards, while limited in scope, are relevant to planning an approach to resources. Even a small quantity of Primogems can provide additional wishes with upcoming banner rewards. Similar reward structures were seen in How to Get Genshin Impact Luna IV Free Yaoyao Skin, where limited-time items were tied to event participation.

At present, the countdown indicates less than two days remaining before the Genshin Impact Luna V livestream goes live. Discussion within the community has been rampant, mainly on Varka's potential elemental alignment and combat classification, with some people expecting a frontline damage dealer and others expecting a flexible kit that can facilitate multiple team roles. Attention also comes to the emphasis on Mondstadt lore. Varka’s expedition has long existed in background references, but without direct involvement in gameplay.