It's almost that time of year when Genshin ImpactThe annual lantern festival begins. On the eve of this year's “Rite of Lanterns” in Genshin Impactplayers should know what to expect based on what has been officially announced so far.
This year's Lantern Rite Festival will mainly consist of three main mini-games, although there will also be a few additional festivals in Liyue Harbor. Between several exclusive rewards, such as a new outfit for Xiangling's character in the Genshin Impact and a few regular rewards like Primogems and character upgrade materials, it's going to be a very rewarding event with some memorable celebrations that players won't want to miss.

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All is revealed for the Genshin Impact 2025 Rite of Lantern Festival
Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite Festival 2025 event start and end date
There is currently no official date for when the Lantern Rite Festival will begin in 2025 or how long it will be available. However, it is widely believed that this event will begin during the second phase Genshin ImpactUpdate 5.3 will begin on January 21st, and the event is also expected to continue until the end of Update 5.3.
Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite Festival 2025 minigames
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Immortal battle
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A drill from a lantern
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Personalized gift envelope
The Immortal Combat mini-game has been described by the community as being similar to the Puyo Puyo games, where players will complete a puzzle while competing against an AI opponent. Drills By Lamplight is a typical combat-oriented mini-game where players will face waves of enemies and completing certain challenges during combat will give players extra points. Finally, Custom Gift Envelope is a mini-game where players will be able to create personalized decorations for some of the game characters in Genshin Impact.
In addition to these three main event mini-games, during the 2025 Lantern Festival. other holidays and quests will also be available. So far, it has been revealed that there will also be: a unique quest line for this year's Lantern Festival, fireworks launchers and collectible Lucky Coins scattered around Liyue Harbor, and an opera performance by Yun Jin.
Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite 2025 event rewards
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New Year's Greeting Xiangling Outfit
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Intertwined destinies
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First hemes
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Crown of clairvoyance
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Materials to improve artifacts
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Materials for weapon modernization
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Materials to level up a character
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Sea
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Talent Enhancement Materials
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Fragile resin
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Sanctifying Elixir
During the Lantern Rite Festival in 2025. players can earn several rewards, from unique exclusive items to regular rewards such as primroses and various upgrade materials in Genshin Impact. Some of the rewards throughout the Lantern Festival will be limited to daily login rewards, while others will be available as players progress through the event's quests and minigames, so waiting until the final days of the event's duration may mean players miss out on certain rewards.
Grandmother Shan, a toy vendor in Liyue Harbor, will be selling several exclusive items during the 2025 Lantern Rite Festival, including Xiao lanterns, a flower zither instrument, a Launch Tube firework device, and expendable fireworks.
Genshin Impact 2025 Rite of Lantern Festival Collection of free four-star characters
Character: | element: | Weapon Type: |
Xinqiu | hydro | A sword |
Gaming | Pira | Claymore |
Beidou | Electro | Claymore |
Jeongyun | Kriya | Claymore |
Yang Lan | Anemo | Catalyst |
Ningguan | Geography | Catalyst |
Xianglin | Pira | Wooden weapon |
Yaoyao | Dendra | Wooden weapon |
Yanfei | Pira | Catalyst |
Yun Jin | Geography | Wooden weapon |
Xinyan | Pira | Claymore |
Players will be able to claim one free four-star character from the Liyue region during the Lantern Rite Festival in 2025. This year's selection of free characters in the Lantern-Lit Gathering notably includes Lan Yan, a new four-star Anemo Catalyst character who will also be available in Update 5.3 Phase 2 Event Wish Banners and Xiangling, which players will be able to earn new clothes for free during the Lantern Ritual Fest 2025.