Genshin Impact’s 5.4 update, named “Moonlight Amidst Dreams,” is scheduled for release on February 12, 2025[2][8]. Maintenance is expected to begin on February 12, 2025, at 06:00 (UTC+8) and last approximately five hours[5]. This update introduces a new character, events, quality-of-life improvements, and more[1][2].

New Character

• Yumemizuki Mizuki: A new 5-star Anemo character from Inazuma who uses a Catalyst[1][3]. Mizuki is a psychologist specializing in healing through dreams and supports allies in battle with the power of wind[3]. Her signature weapon, Sunny Morning Sleep-In, a 5-star Catalyst, will be available in the first phase[2][3].

Character Reruns

• The 5.4 update will feature three 5-Star character reruns: Wriothesley, Furina, and Sigewinne[4]. Wriothesley and Mizuki will be on Phase 1 banners, while Sigewinne and Furina will be on Phase 2[4].

New Weapons

• Sunny Morning Sleep-In: A new 5-star Catalyst and Mizuki’s signature weapon[2][3].
• Tamayuratei no Ohanashi: A 4-star Polearm available as a free reward from the flagship event in the 5.4 update[2][3]. Its substat is Energy Recharge, and its unique effect increases players’ attack and movement speed after using an Elemental Skill[2].

New Events

The 5.4 update will include several new events[2]:

• Enchanted Tales of Mikawa Festival[2]
• Traveler’s Tales: Anthology Chapter[2]
• Invasive Fish Wrangler[2]
• Realm of Tempered Valor[2]
• Reel Ad-Venture[2]
• Ley Line Overflow[2]
• Genius Invocation TCG Heated Battle Mode: Automatic Artistry[2]

The flagship event for this update is the Enchanted Tales of Mikawa Festival, where players can complete various Inazuma-themed puzzle mini-games[2].

Quality of Life (QoL) Improvements

Several quality-of-life improvements are also coming in the 5.4 update[1][2]:

• Training Guide Upgrades[1]
• Character and Talent upgrade material calculators[2]
• Weapon substat filter sorting[2]
• Character List menu optimized[3]
• New Aisa Bathhouse interior location[2]
• One-click unlocking duplicate weapons in the refinement process[2]
• Controller support on Android platforms[2]
• New and updated Genius Invocation TCG cards[2]
• Tubby’s services will be available from any location within the Serenitea Pot[2]
• New Imaginarium Theater poses[2]
• Character enhancement process optimized[3]
• Weapon filter update[3]
• Serenitea Pot optimization[3]
• Character Story Quest optimization[3]