Genshin Impact 2.7 update delayed by Hoyoverse

New update 2.7 Genshin ImpactThe release of, the most popular open-world gacha gaming game, was delayed. Originally, the next patch was scheduled for May 10. The delay was announced by developer Hoyoverse on Thursday evening via Twitter.

The developers did not cite any specific reasons behind the delay, but a press representative from Hoyoverse told Polygon via email that it was “due to project progress.” It’s likely that the setbacks are being caused by lockdowns in Shanghai from Covid-19, where the Hoyoverse offices are located. Since early April, the city has been under lockdown.

From Genshin ImpactThe game is usually unrolled on a regular schedule. Generally speaking, there will be two banners every three weeks in each patch and a new update for the game every week. The current 2.6 update, “Zephyr of the Violet Garden,” is amidst its second banner and the game was due for an update in on May 10. Although there haven’t been any official announcements about the characters or the content of the next update to 2.7, it is likely that Yelan would be the new user for hydrobows. official character art at the end of March.

Fans have been speculating for weeks that the game might not update on a scheduled basis, even though the game has a reputation for being updated regularly. However, the Shanghai lockdowns may be causing a delay. Game features such as decorating or building in the Serenita pot have been unavailable for several weeks. Hoyoverse provided more details about the upcoming banners and the time frame for their delay.

“For detailed information on the date of the new update, content adjustment plan, and compensation, please stay tuned for upcoming announcements,” a representative said. “We will provide the corresponding information to Travelers as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.”