Snezhnaya: Genshin Impact Dev Preview April 24

HoYoverse has officially confirmed that Snezhnaya will be the next major region in Genshin Impact, with a behind-the-scenes developer preview scheduled for April 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC-4. The announcement was made across the game’s official social media channels, marking the first time the Cryo Nation will receive an official preview. While Nod-Krai served as a preliminary detour under Snezhnaya’s influence, Version 6.6 wrapped up the Song of the Welkin Moon storyline and introduced Lunar Reactions, setting the stage for the next chapter.

Snezhnaya’s first map expansion is slated for Version 7.0, but the exact release date depends on whether the Nod-Krai patch cycle includes a Version 6.8. If Version 6.7 is the final Nod-Krai update, players can expect Snezhnaya to arrive on August 12, 2026. However, if HoYoverse releases a Version 6.8, the Cryo Nation would open on September 23, 2026. The decision to skip Version 6.8 would prevent two anniversary events from falling within Snezhnaya’s patch cycle, a scheduling move that could future-proof subsequent regions. Rumors also suggest that Version 6.7 may feature Sandrone as the sole new character, which would still bring Nod-Krai’s total to the expected 17 characters per region when counting the Manekins from Miliastra Wonderland.

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