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Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 — Columbina and Raiden Shogun Banners Live from Today

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Phase 2 of Genshin Impact Version 6.7 (Luna VIII) goes live today, 21 July 2026, at 18:00 local server time. The Phase 1 banners featuring Sandrone and Citlali are wrapping up, and two new Character Event Wishes are taking their place: Columbina on Somnias a Luna and Raiden Shogun on Reign of Serenity. Both banners run until 11 August at 14:59, giving you three weeks to decide before Version 7.0’s Snezhnaya update lands on 12 August.

Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 Columbina and Raiden Shogun character art
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Phase 2 at a Glance

Both character event wishes are active simultaneously and share a pity count — meaning your accumulated Wishes carry across both banners, and you only need to decide which 5-star you want when you hit your soft pity. Featured 4-star characters are the same on both banners: Jahoda (Anemo, Bow), Ororon (Electro, Bow), and Sethos (Electro, Bow).

Somnias a Luna — Columbina’s First Rerun

Genshin Impact 6.7 Somnias a Luna Columbina banner
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Columbina — known in lore as the Harbinger codenamed Damselette — debuted in Version 6.3 and this is her first rerun. If you missed her initial banner, this is the second chance. She plays as an off-field Hydro damage dealer on a Catalyst, excelling in Vaporize and Lunar-Bloom team compositions where her constant off-field Hydro application keeps reactions going without needing her on-field. Her signature weapon is Nocturne’s Curtain Call (available on this phase’s weapon banner).

For Genshin fans who follow the main storyline, Columbina is one of the most story-significant Fatui Harbingers yet to make a full playable appearance before her debut — pulling her adds narrative weight to how you experience scenes where she appears.

Character Trailer: “Columbina: To Where She Flies” — via Genshin Impact on YouTube

Reign of Serenity — Raiden Shogun Returns

Genshin Impact 6.7 Reign of Serenity Raiden Shogun banner
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Raiden Shogun needs little introduction. The Electro Archon of Inazuma has been one of Genshin’s top support and sub-DPS picks since her debut, primarily for her unmatched team-wide energy recharge and powerful Elemental Burst. She fits comfortably into almost any team archetype that needs off-field Electro application or energy support — which in a game built around reaction damage is a very long list. If you are a newer player who has somehow not pulled her yet, this is a safe investment that will remain useful through Version 7.0 and beyond. Her signature weapon Engulfing Lightning is also on the current weapon banner.

Weapon Banner: Epitome Invocation

Genshin Impact 6.7 Epitome Invocation weapon banner Nocturne's Curtain Call Engulfing Lightning
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The Epitome Invocation weapon banner features Nocturne’s Curtain Call (Catalyst, 5-star) and Engulfing Lightning (Polearm, 5-star) as the rate-up 5-stars. Nocturne’s Curtain Call is Columbina’s best-in-slot weapon, and Engulfing Lightning remains Raiden Shogun’s recommended signature weapon. The 4-star exclusive this phase is Waveriding Whirl (Catalyst). Weapon banners carry inherent risk since you cannot guarantee which 5-star you pull — only commit if you specifically need Nocturne’s Curtain Call for Columbina or want Engulfing Lightning for Raiden.

Pull or Save? The 7.0 Question Singapore Travellers Need to Answer

Version 7.0 — which opens the Snezhnaya region and finally makes the Tsaritsa playable — arrives on 12 August 2026, just one day after these banners close. HoYoverse has confirmed eight new characters tied to the Snezhnaya storyline alongside at least four Harbinger reruns in 7.0 and its follow-up phases. If you have been saving Primogems specifically for the Tsaritsa or another confirmed 7.0 unit, spending them now is a real trade-off.

The cleaner call: Raiden Shogun is a proven investment that fits any future meta because of her energy recharge role. Columbina is more niche but genuinely strong in Hydro compositions. If you have 80+ Wishes saved and are not targeting a specific 7.0 character, either banner is justifiable. If your reserves are thin, hold for Snezhnaya. Check the official Genshin Impact site for the 7.0 preview livestream date, expected in late July.

Phase 2 banners close 11 August at 14:59 server time. Genshin Impact is free to download on PC, mobile, and PS5. Browse our other Game News coverage for the latest updates.

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HoYoverse Confirms ZZZ × Honkai: Star Rail Crossover — Pom-Pom Is Already in New Eridu

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If you’ve been exploring New Eridu lately and spotted a familiar orange Bangboo lurking near the video store — no, you’re not hallucinating. Pom-Pom, the beloved Astral Express conductor from Honkai: Star Rail, is already in Zenless Zone Zero, and HoYoverse has officially confirmed what this means: a full ZZZ × Honkai: Star Rail crossover is coming in Winter 2026.

Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 “The Long Goodbye” Special Program — via Zenless Zone Zero on YouTube. The crossover announcement was made during this broadcast.

ZZZ × Honkai Star Rail Crossover Confirmed

During the Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 “The Long Goodbye” Special Program on 17 July 2026, HoYoverse officially announced that a crossover between ZZZ and Honkai: Star Rail is in the works. The reveal was framed with typical HoYo humour: the official ZZZ X account posted that, after a “technical evaluation,” developers were “temporarily unable to fix the bug where Pom-Pomboo suddenly appeared on Sixth Street” — and so, to celebrate the little visitor, the collaboration was confirmed instead.

Pom-Pomboo, the mysterious Bangboo that is actually Pom-Pom from Honkai: Star Rail, spotted in Zenless Zone Zero
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The crossover is officially scheduled for Winter 2026, which most fans expect to fall somewhere between December 2026 and early 2027. No specific in-game patch date has been announced yet. Detailed content reveals will come through official HoYoverse channels as the collaboration draws closer.

Where to Find Pom-Pomboo in New Eridu Right Now

Sixth Street in New Eridu, Zenless Zone Zero
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The in-game teaser is already live. If you log into ZZZ now, you can track down Pom-Pom — disguised as a mysterious Bangboo called “Pom-Pomboo” — at three locations on Sixth Street in New Eridu:

  • Random Play Video Store — near the videotape display, browsing for a book titled Pom-Pom’s Bizarre Adventure
  • Club 404
  • Gadget Store

The character has unique voicelines at each spot — well worth checking out if you’re an HSR fan who’s made the leap to ZZZ (or vice versa).

Which Characters Might Cross Over? (Leaks — Not Confirmed)

Zenless Zone Zero characters in action
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HoYoverse has not officially revealed which characters will appear in the crossover. Leaks circulating in the community suggest the following, though none of this is confirmed — treat it as speculation until HoYoverse says otherwise:

  • Robin (HSR) may join ZZZ’s Agent roster
  • Astra Yao and Ellen Jo (from ZZZ) may become playable in Honkai: Star Rail, reportedly tied to HSR patch 4.7

Whether the cross-over characters will be fully playable Agents/characters or limited cameos also hasn’t been confirmed. Full details to be confirmed by HoYoverse ahead of the Winter window.

What This Means for Singapore’s HoYo Community

Zenless Zone Zero Sixth Street environment
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Both Zenless Zone Zero and Honkai: Star Rail have enormous player bases in Singapore, and a crossover between the two is likely to be the kind of event that brings lapsed players back to both games simultaneously. ZZZ itself only launched on Steam in June with Version 3.0, so there’s a whole new PC audience ready for its first major HoYo cross-game event.

Timing-wise, if the Winter 2026 window lines up with the holiday season, it could overlap nicely with the end-of-year school break — a peak gaming period for Singapore players. Local fans heading to HoYo FEST 2026 at Suntec (31 July – 2 August) might even get a first look at crossover merchandise or teaser artwork at the booth.

In the meantime, ZZZ Version 3.1 “The Long Goodbye” itself launches on 29 July 2026, bringing new S-Rank Agents Remielle Dan and Sigrid de L’Azur alongside second-anniversary rewards. Plenty to do while waiting for Winter.

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Zenless Zone Zero 3.1: Remielle and Sigrid Arrive in the 2nd Anniversary Update

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HoYoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero turns two this year, and the studio is marking the occasion properly. Version 3.1 “The Long Goodbye” goes live on 29 July 2026, bringing two new S-Rank agents — a long-lost Void Hunter and the first horse thiren ever to join the roster — along with anniversary rewards and new story chapters set in the floating city of Roscaelifer. For Singapore players, the timing could not be better: ZZZ 3.1 drops just two days before HoYoFest 2026 opens at Suntec.

Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 The Long Goodbye — Remielle Dan and Sigrid de L'Azur
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Remielle Dan — The First-Generation Void Hunter

Remielle Dan arrives first, in Phase 1 of Version 3.1. She is one of the original seven agents to receive the Void Hunter designation — a first-generation operative who vanished under mysterious circumstances and has now resurfaced in the present-day story. Lore-wise she is affiliated with the Covenant of Dayat, making her one of the more unusual recruits the Cunning Hares will encounter on Roscaelifer.

Her kit is built around the Ether attribute and an Anomaly specialty, meaning she applies debuffs and triggers elemental reactions rather than dealing raw burst damage. In practice that translates to a four-move basic attack string with strong off-field follow-up potential — she pairs well with other Anomaly units already in most players’ rosters. English voice work is by Amber Lee Connors.

Agent Record | Remielle — via Zenless Zone Zero on YouTube
Remielle Dan official character art — Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1
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Sigrid de L’Azur — Ice Attacker from the Airspace Patrol

Phase 2 introduces Sigrid de L’Azur, the Deputy Administrative Director of the Airspace Patrol Department and — notably — the first horse thiren (a horse-human hybrid species) to become a playable agent in ZZZ. She wields a spear and shield, fights with Ice attribute in an Attack role, and has a split personality that has delighted early players on the CN server: by the book and strict on duty, but an enthusiastic baker and knitter in her downtime. The contrast is doing numbers on fan art already.

Multiple international voice actors have been confirmed: Dani Chambers (English), He Ruofan (Mandarin), Kaida Yūko (Japanese), and Kang Hae-na (Korean).

Agent Record | Sigrid — via Zenless Zone Zero on YouTube
Sigrid de L'Azur official character art — Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1
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Anniversary Rewards and What to Expect on 29 July

Version 3.1 is the game’s second anniversary update — ZZZ launched globally on 4 July 2024. For the first anniversary (Version 2.1), HoYoverse gave players a free S-Rank agent selector and a full W-Engine alongside the usual event rewards. Assuming similar generosity this year, players logging in around 29 July should plan for a significant haul. New Drive Disc sets and a fresh wave of story chapters covering the Roscaelifer arc’s resolution are also confirmed for this version.

HoYoverse has not yet broadcast a dedicated 3.1 Special Program (the usual community livestream with promo codes), but one is expected within the next week or two before the patch drops. Keep an eye on the Game News section for codes and patch notes when they land.

Perfect Timing for Singapore: ZZZ 3.1 + HoYoFest the Same Weekend

If you are heading to HoYoFest 2026 at Suntec Singapore Convention Centre (31 July–2 August), you will hit the ground running — ZZZ 3.1 goes live two days before the event opens, so Remielle and Sigrid will already be pullable by the time you walk through the doors. HoYoFest typically has ZZZ activations alongside Genshin, Star Rail and ZZZ exhibits, so expect demo stations for 3.1 content on-site. Tickets for HoYoFest open 16 July; details in our earlier preview.

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HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore — Tickets Open 16 July at S$16, Nexus Anima Playable

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HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore now has a confirmed ticket price and sale date. Tickets open on 16 July 2026 at 11am SGT, with a 1-day pass priced at S$16 and a 3-day bundle at S$35 — plus a fast-pass upgrade at S$50. The event itself runs from 8 to 10 August at Suntec City Convention Centre, and for the first time, attendees will get to go hands-on with Honkai: Nexus Anima before any global launch date has been announced.

If you missed our earlier coverage, we reported on the event announcement and venue confirmation back in June. This article covers the newly confirmed ticket pricing, the sale window, and a closer look at what HoYoverse has planned for the three days.

Ticket Prices and When to Buy

HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore ticket pricing — S$16 one-day, S$35 three-day, S$50 fast pass
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Three ticket tiers are available:

  • 1-Day Pass — S$16: Access to HoYo FEST on one day of your choice (8, 9, or 10 August).
  • 3-Day Bundle — S$35: Entry across all three days at roughly S$12 per day.
  • Fast Pass — S$50: 3-day entry plus priority queue access for all playable booths and the lucky draw.

Tickets go live on 16 July at 11am SGT exclusively through the official HoYoFEST ticketing page. No third-party re-sale channels have been announced. Given that the first HoYo FEST Singapore sold out quickly, setting a reminder for the 16 July window is strongly recommended.

What’s On — Booths, Lucky Draw, and Artist Alley

HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore event floor plan and activities overview at Suntec City
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The event floor at Suntec City Convention Centre will carry dedicated booths for Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, and Tears of Themis, each with game-specific merchandise, photo zones, and interactive activities. A community merchandise zone and a food and beverage area are also confirmed.

The lucky draw is open to all ticket holders and includes an ASUS ROG laptop, an iPad Air, and a PS5 Slim as headline prizes. Entry into the lucky draw is earned by completing booth stamp-card activities across the event floor.

HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore Artist Alley map featuring 50 participating creators
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The Artist Alley returns with 50 participating creators — the largest lineup for a HoYo FEST Singapore to date. The full creator list will be published ahead of the event; based on the floor plan released, the alley spans the full eastern wing of the convention hall.

Honkai: Nexus Anima — First Playable Hands-On

HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore Honkai: Nexus Anima playable demo booth
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The headline exclusive at HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore is a playable demo of Honkai: Nexus Anima — a new title in the Honkai franchise that HoYoverse has not yet given a global release date for. The Suntec City booth will be one of the first public venues outside of China where players can go hands-on with the game, making it a significant draw for Honkai series fans beyond the usual HoYo FEST experience. No further details about the demo’s content or playable characters have been released ahead of the event.

HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore runs 8–10 August 2026 at Suntec City Convention Centre. Tickets go on sale 16 July at 11am SGT. Watch the Events section for further updates as the sale date approaches.

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Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 — Gilgamesh Is FREE in the Second Fate/stay night Collab

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The next major Honkai: Star Rail update has a date and a headline: Version 4.4 “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” launches on 15 July 2026, and it brings something the Fate franchise fanbase has been waiting for — the second Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration, starring Rin Tohsaka and a completely free Gilgamesh. Whether you are a Star Rail veteran or a Fate fan who has been circling the game since the first collab, this one is worth your attention.

Version 4.4 Trailer: “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” — via Honkai: Star Rail on YouTube

Version 4.4 Launches 15 July — Two Phases, One Big Collab

Version 4.4 rolls out in two phases. Phase 1 begins on 15 July with the debut of Himeko Nova alongside reruns for Sparxie, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, and Evernight. Phase 2 opens on 24 July and is where the Fate collab Part 2 begins: Rin Tohsaka’s limited banner goes live and Gilgamesh becomes claimable for free. The full version runs until 25 August 2026.

Honkai: Star Rail is available on iOS, Android, and PC globally — Singapore players access the same global server, so all content and timings are identical regardless of region.

Himeko Nova — Himeko Returns as a 5-Star Fire Erudition DPS

Himeko Nova official splash art in Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4
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Phase 1 centres on Himeko Nova, an alternate 5-star form of the beloved Astral Express crew member. Nova follows the Path of Erudition and wields Fire, repositioning Himeko as a dedicated ultimate-focused damage dealer with mech synergy. Her banner runs for the entire 40-day version — both Phase 1 and Phase 2 — making her one of the longer-window banners in recent memory, which is useful for Trailblazers who want to save for the Fate collab units and still consider pulling for her.

The version also raises the Currency Wars level cap to 170 and introduces a new weekly boss, Lord Ravager Asat Pramad, who plays a key role in the 4.4 main story.

The Second Fate/stay night Collab — Rin Tohsaka and a FREE Gilgamesh on 24 July

Honkai: Star Rail x Fate collaboration — free character selection between Gilgamesh and Archer
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The big headline: Gilgamesh — the King of Heroes himself — is available for free to every player during Version 4.4’s Fate collab event. He joins as a 5-star Lightning-element Destruction character whose kit revolves around his Noble Phantasm, Gate of Babylon. Each time an ally takes an action in combat, Gilgamesh accumulates “Interest”, regenerates Energy, and eventually unlocks a barrage of multi-hit damage through his Skill. Players who participated in Fate Collab Part 1 will also be able to choose between Gilgamesh and Archer as their free copy.

The limited-banner character for this phase is Rin Tohsaka, a 5-star Quantum-element Erudition unit. Rin builds “Gem Energy” through combat, then spends it to fire multiple additional instances of damage at a random target, giving her a playstyle that synergises tightly with Archer from the first collab. Her banner, “The Gem Coursing in Red”, opens 24 July and has no fixed end date — consistent with the format of the first Fate collab’s banners.

Gilgamesh’s signature Light Cone is also available free at 200 cumulative rolls on any banner during the event period.

New Story: Planarcadia on the Brink and the Lord Ravager

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 story cinematic battle scene
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On the story front, Version 4.4 deepens the Planarcadia arc. The Trailblazer confronts Lord Ravager Asat Pramad, a newly-unlocked weekly boss, as Planarcadia faces what the trailer describes as a crisis threatening its very survival. The version title — “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” — suggests something a lot darker than recent content, and judging by the trailer’s imagery it looks like a memorable narrative chapter. The Fate collab story event, “Holy Grail War: The Second”, runs in parallel with a Fate-exclusive bond system added alongside it.

Version 4.4 “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound” goes live on 15 July 2026, with the Fate collab and Rin Tohsaka’s banner opening on 24 July. Check the Game News section for further coverage as the version approaches.

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Genshin Impact Version 7.0 Confirmed — Meet the Tsaritsa

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After four years of tantalising hints, Genshin Impact’s most mysterious figure has finally spoken. HoYoverse dropped the “Sudden Snow” Transcendence Trailer on 26 June, revealing 16 characters heading to the Cryo nation of Snezhnaya — chief among them the Tsaritsa herself — and confirming Version 7.0 for 12 August 2026.

Three characters stand in an icy Snezhnayan setting in a cinematic from Genshin Impact
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The Tsaritsa Has a Face — and a Full Name

The trailer’s headline reveal: the Cryo Archon’s name is officially Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya. She is voiced in English by Lara Korba and in Japanese by Haruka Tomatsu — familiar to anime fans as Asuna in Sword Art Online, Tohka in Date A Live, and countless other leading roles. The casting underscores just how significant a character the Tsaritsa is meant to be.

She delivers a single, devastating line in the trailer, as heard on the official HoYoverse news page: “A tomb and birch trees, the Tsar’s final tokens of affection. That which I set in motion, I shall see to an end.” Few words, enormous weight — Snezhnaya’s storyline has been building to this confrontation since the game launched in 2020.

Official character introduction card for Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya, the Tsaritsa, from Genshin Impact
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Transcendence Trailer – “Sudden Snow” — via Genshin Impact on YouTube

Eight Brand-New Snezhnayan Characters

The “Sudden Snow” trailer introduces eight characters native to the Cryo nation, each with confirmed English and Japanese voice talent:

  • Vodyanitsa (Hydro) — Suzie Yeung / Kanae Ito; star of Snezhnaya’s opera house
  • Alyosha (Electro) — Kevin Andrew Rivera / Gen Sato
  • Odette (Cryo) — Alexis Tipton / Sumire Uesaka
  • Valeriy — Jordan Reynolds / Makoto Furukawa
  • Vesna (Anemo) — Ari Thrash / Aya Hirano
  • Danica — Natalie Van Sistine / Yumi Hara
  • Noy — Jonathan Bullock / Shin’ichiro Miki
  • Mitya — Brian Balance / Yusuke Kobayashi
Vodyanitsa, a new Snezhnayan character in Genshin Impact, shown in her character introduction card
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Old Faces, New Roles — The Harbingers Return

Five Fatui Harbingers the community already knows take centre stage. Arlecchino and Tartaglia (Childe) return in expanded story roles, while Pantalone “Regrator” (J. Michael Tatum / Hoshino Takanori) and Pulcinella “The Rooster” (Dave B. Mitchell / Chō) finally receive the screen time they’ve been denied since their early-game introductions. Sandrone joins them — and is actually playable from 1 July, ahead of Snezhnaya proper opening.

Pantalone, known as Regrator, is a Fatui Harbinger appearing in the Genshin Impact Snezhnaya trailer
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Two further significant characters are confirmed: Ronova, the “Ruler of Death” (voiced by Aiden Dawn), and Rhinedottir known as “Gold” (Ivy Dupler) — the enigmatic scientist whose experiments seeded many of the game’s earliest mysteries. Rhinedottir’s appearance alongside a collection of Gnoses signals the Archon War’s final reckoning may be close.

Pulcinella, the Rooster, is the Fifth Harbinger and Mayor of Snezhnograd in Genshin Impact
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What the Story Is Setting Up

Unlike the high-action reveal trailers of Fontaine and Natlan, “Sudden Snow” is a slow-burn political drama. The central conflict revolves around Project Stuzha, a national initiative causing supernatural freezing to spread across Snezhnayan cities while internal Fatui factions fracture over it. The Tsaritsa’s monologue frames her rebellion against the Heavenly Principles as personal grief rather than political ambition — a revelation that recontextualises years of villain-coded storytelling. A new Stellar elemental reaction type is also hinted, adding fresh tactical depth to the upcoming region.

Version Roadmap for Singapore Players

Genshin Impact is fully available in Singapore across iOS, Android, PS5, and PC. Here is what’s coming:

  • Version Luna VIII: Sunny Summer Fontinalia — launches 1 July 2026; includes Sandrone as a playable character and new combat mechanics
  • Version 7.0 (Snezhnaya) — launches 12 August 2026

Primogems and Genesis Crystals can be topped up in SGD through the HoYoverse store directly, so there is no region-locking to worry about. With roughly seven weeks to go, now is a good time to start saving Primogems if the Tsaritsa is on your wish list. Explore more game news on GameTrader as we cover the version 7.0 build-up.

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Honkai Star Rail 4.3 Phase 2 Is Live — Cyrene and Phainon Banners Now Open

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Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 Phase 2 is now live. The new banners went live on 24 June 2026 and run until 14 July 2026, bringing two new 5-star characters to the roster: the ice-attribute support Cyrene and the physical-attribute DPS Phainon.

New Banners: Cyrene and Phainon

Cyrene character banner card for Honkai Star Rail 4.3 Phase 2

Cyrene is an Ice / Remembrance support character. Her banner is called “Ripples Rejoined”, and her signature Light Cone is “This Love, Forever”. Watch her character trailer below.

Phainon character banner card for Honkai Star Rail 4.3 Phase 2

Phainon is a Physical / Destruction DPS character. His banner is called “To Evermore Burn as the Sun”, with signature Light Cone “Thus Burns the Dawn”.

Both banners also feature the 4-star characters March 7th, Arlan, and Yukong.

Version 4.3 Events to Clear Before 14 July

Honkai Star Rail 4.3 Phase 2 events overview

Phase 2 brings new limited-time events with Stellar Jade up for grabs:

  • Wispae Amusement Park — New event launching today. Rewards up to 500 Stellar Jade. Rewards do NOT carry over — complete it before 14 July.
  • Pixel Plane Rumble — Ongoing event with 1,240+ Stellar Jade available if you haven’t cleared it yet.

What’s Next: Version 4.4

Version 4.4 is expected to drop around 14 July 2026. No official character announcements yet, but leaks are circulating — stay tuned.

For more gacha and mobile game updates, check out our other game news.

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Honkai: Nexus Anima Opens Sign-Ups for Evolution Test — New Creatures, New Characters, 9 July

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HoYoverse has opened recruitment for the next closed beta of Honkai: Nexus Anima — and players on PC, iOS, and Android can throw their names in the hat right now. Sign-ups opened on 22 June, with the Evolution Test itself kicking off on 9 July 2026. Trailers are live in English, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese, confirming this is a global beta — not a Japan-only affair.

Evolution Test Gameplay Showcase — via Honkai: Nexus Anima on YouTube

What Is Honkai: Nexus Anima?

This is an entirely new HoYoverse franchise — separate from Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail. The game is built around a lore concept called the Nexus: a primordial force that once balanced opposing aspects of existence — light and dark, love and hate. When the Nexus collapsed, fragments of it became living creatures called Anima.

Players take the role of a Dimensional Traveler who escapes captivity and arrives in Iya, a town in the Reality Plane. The core loop is bonding with Anima — naming them, capturing photos, evolving them, and deploying them in strategic battles. Rare Chromatic Anima variants are especially coveted. If you have ever wished Genshin Impact had a Pokémon-style creature-collecting layer, this is worth watching.

What’s New in the Evolution Test

The Evolution Test is a major content jump over earlier testing phases. Three new characters debut in Iya: Nanafey, Bai Mei, and Olympia. Voice actor Akira Ishida (known for roles in Evangelion, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Honkai Impact 3rd) is confirmed as the voice of a character named Otto.

Expanded areas open up in the test, including a New Quarter district of Iya, the Bond Hall, and the Nexus Group building. This is a non-paying, data-wiping closed beta — any progress made will not carry to the final release — so it is purely a chance to get hands-on with HoYoverse’s next big title before everyone else.

Honkai: Nexus Anima Evolution Teaser — Until We Meet
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How to Apply — Open Right Now

Head to hna.hoyoverse.com and complete the recruitment survey. Final testers are selected by lottery from everyone who pre-registers and submits the survey. You must be 18 or older to apply. The window is open from 22 June, so the sooner you get your entry in, the better your odds ahead of the 9 July start.

The beta runs on PC, Android, and iOS. No SGD pricing has been announced for the final game yet — this remains a test with no confirmed global launch window.

Last words

HoYoverse’s track record in Singapore is hard to argue with — Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero have all charted on the local App Store and Google Play at launch. Honkai: Nexus Anima is gunning for a similar audience: free-to-play, cross-platform, and now layering in creature-collecting mechanics that overlap nicely with the Pokémon GO and Palworld crowd. If you have a HoYoLAB account, applying for the Evolution Test takes two minutes. Check back with GameTrader’s Game News for coverage when the beta goes live on 9 July.

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Zenless Zone Zero 3.0 Is Live — Sky Island, Steam Launch and Free Agents

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If you have been waiting for an excuse to finally try HoYoverse’s urban fantasy action RPG, Version 3.0 “A Sleepwalker’s Confession” just gave you the best one yet: Zenless Zone Zero is now on Steam, live as of today, 17 June 2026.

Version 3.0 Teaser – “A Sleepwalker’s Confession” — via Zenless Zone Zero on YouTube

ZZZ Arrives on Steam — Same Account, Same Progress

The Steam launch is seamless for existing players: link your HoYoverse account and your save carries straight over. Singapore PC players who were holding out because of the separate HoYoverse launcher can now jump in through Steam with no fuss — full cross-platform progression between PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile means you can pick up wherever you left off.

The Steam release also brings native ray-tracing, DLSS Super-Resolution, and Frame Generation to the PC version, giving higher-end rigs a noticeably sharper, smoother look at New Eridu and beyond.

Season 3 Opens: The Sky Island of Roscaelifer

Version 3.0 kicks off Season 3 with the debut of Roscaelifer, a sky island floating above New Eridu whose landmark districts — Roarin’ Brekkies and Spotlight Theater — are now open for exploration. The storyline centres on a mysterious surge of Ether energy and a discovery tied to the Phaethon faction agent Pyrois.

Zenless Zone Zero Roscaelifer sky island Season 3
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Two New S-Rank Agents — Plus a Free One

Season 3 introduces two new banner agents:

  • Velina — S-Rank Wind attribute, Anomaly build, and the first Wind attribute agent in the game’s roster.
  • Norma — S-Rank Fire attribute Stun agent, dropping in a later phase of 3.0.

Even if you are skipping banners, every player gets Pyrois for free — a Phaethon faction agent who comes complete with all future Mindscapes and an exclusive W-Engine. That is a generous handout for anyone who logs in during the Season 3 launch window.

Zenless Zone Zero new agents Velina and Norma Version 3.0
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Free Rewards: 1,600 Polychromes Up for Grabs

HoYoverse is handing out 1,600 Polychromes to celebrate the Season 3 launch: 600 Polychromes are available immediately on launch day, with another 1,000 arriving on 4 July 2026. The 3.0 update also adds a Drive Disc smart-discard function and two new permanent game modes — “Bangbang! The Genius and the Miracle Chip” and Annihilation Simulacrum — for those who want more to do between story beats.

Last Words

For Singapore players, this Steam release removes the last real barrier to entry. ZZZ is free to play, your HoYoverse account links instantly, and the day-one rewards — a free S-Rank agent plus 1,600 Polychromes — give returning and new Proxies alike a running start in Season 3. With HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore fresh in the memory, the local community is as active as it has ever been. Whether you are on PC, PS5, or your phone, New Eridu’s sky island is open today.