"Genshin Impact" to Release New Version "Luna II"'s "Song of the Empty Moon: Reprise" on October 22, with User-Created Content "Dreamscape of the Stars" among new features
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/486/G048621/20251010078/
Editorial Department: Sugimoto Ryo | 2025/10/10 15:00 (UTC)
HoYoverse has announced that the new version “Luna II” of its open-world RPG Genshin Impact—titled “Song of the Empty Moon: Reprise”—will be released on October 22, 2025.
In this update, a new permanent feature called UGC (User-Generated Content) titled “The Starry Mirage” will be introduced. This allows players to enjoy games created by other users, with hundreds of diverse stages already available at launch.
Additionally, Luna II will unlock new Archon Quests and introduce the ★5 Grass-element character “Nefer.” Other highlights include a brand-new event with various rewards, quests, and a themed event offering free recruitment of the ★4 character “Keqing.”
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Detailed information about these updates, including gameplay footage of the new content and Nefer, will be featured in an official broadcast. Players eager to learn more should check it out.
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“Genshin Impact”
Version “Luna II”: “Lost Moonlight, Thoughts Carried On” releases on October 22 (Wed)! The long-awaited UGC feature “The Starry Mirage” is now available!
Discover the new playable character Nefer and fresh developments in the story of Nodakurai!
Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse has announced today that Genshin Impact Version “Luna II,” titled “Song of the Empty Moon: Reprise”, will be released on Wednesday, October 22.
We’re excited to share news about the release of the highly anticipated UGC feature “The Starry Mirage,” the debut of a new character Nefer, and fresh developments in the Archon Quests.
Watch the official trailer for Version “Luna II” Song of the Empty Moon: Reprise here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-8hTneUDlY
■ Introducing UGC: The Starry Mirage!
In Luna II, a permanent new feature called “The Starry Mirage”—a user-generated content (UGC) experience—is introduced to offer entirely new ways to play Genshin Impact.
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Upon launch, hundreds of diverse stages will be available for players to enjoy. Completing the prologue chapter of Mondstadt’s Archon Quest—“The Stranger Who Caught the Wind”—unlocks access to this mysterious world, where you can experience simulation management games, party games, competitive matches, adventure challenges, and more.
Here, players can meet new friends or reunite with old ones to enjoy cooperative play and competitive battles—or spend time alone solving puzzles at their own pace. Each player can choose their preferred style of gameplay. Furthermore, many stages include achievements and ranking systems, enabling players to improve their skills, aim for higher goals, and strive toward various personal challenges.
Players can also customize their avatars—their “Dolls”—to match personal preferences. Customize your Doll’s hairstyle, facial features, accessories, and clothing freely. Mix and match parts to create a unique look or instantly switch into preset outfits with one button. Completing events and quests rewards players with trial tickets for fashion items and complete sets—unlocking even more style options.
Embark on adventures across the Mirage world and the realm of Teyvat in your personalized Doll!
Moreover, with “The Starry Garden,” anyone can become a creator and unleash their full imagination. This editor lets users leverage the vast resources and features built into Genshin Impact to design original stages and games.
Stage creation supports editing terrain, objects, character skills, and more—then using nodes to connect different elements freely, allowing for endless customization of unique stages and gameplay modes.
For those wanting to create their own content, official tutorials, dedicated forums, a recommended stage system, and a Creator Support Program are available. These tools ensure that the creative process becomes smoother and more rewarding than ever.
In the new Archon Quest unlocked in Luna II, many familiar characters return to the story. Continuing from the previous questline, travelers will once again face the threat of “The Moonhunter,” Relil. But now, Captain Falca finally appears with unwavering resolve, offering crucial reinforcements. Unexpected allies also join the battle: the Fadui Overseer (Fatus), known as “Servant” and “Puppet.”
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Guided by the girl, Nefer from the “Secret Archive,” reveals further information about The Moonhunter and exposes his obsession—providing new clues that give players a strategic advantage. A reward is also available for defeating The Moonhunter: completing this Archon Quest in Luna II grants an additional 560 Primogems.
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■ New Playable Character
In Luna II, the ★5 Grass-element character “Nefer” makes her debut. Nefer wields a Catalyst and brings fresh tactics to Moonflower damage.
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● A knowledgeable and capable owner of the “Secret Archive.”
Nefer uses “Grass Dew” to deal powerful Moonflower damage. Upon activating her Elemental Skill, she absorbs Grass Dew, transforming her charged attack into a special variant that consumes no Stamina while dealing Moonflower damage. When the team is in Full Illumination status, Nefer can convert grass cores on the field into “Lies Cores,” significantly enhancing the power of her special charged attacks.
As the owner of the Secret Archive, she possesses an innate talent for uncovering hidden secrets—even from individuals who try to remain unnoticed. Players can unlock unique side stories by delivering information gathered by Nefer to the Adventurers’ Guild.
During the first half of Luna II’s event wish, the new character Nefer will appear, alongside a rerun of Freminet. The second half features reruns of Alhaitham and Zhongli.
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Additional new events and quests offer abundant rewards. Helping the girl complete various requests grants benefits such as granting your team Full Illumination status, along with exclusive trading cards.
Furthermore, during a new themed event where players uncover secrets through Smearl, you can earn Primogems as rewards and recruit the ★4 character Keqing for free.
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■ About Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world RPG where players journey across the beautiful Teyvat continent. The mysterious “Traveler,” who serves as the player’s perspective, embarks on a quest to find their lost sibling. With this version—“Song of the Empty Moon”—the seventh region, Nodakurai, will be opened. Players explore nations with diverse cultures and vast territories, meet numerous characters, master combat techniques using elemental reactions, and uncover Teyvat’s hidden secrets. Thanks to cross-platform data saving and multiplayer support, players can continue their adventures across PlayStation(R)5, Xbox, PC, Android, iOS, and more—breaking through platform boundaries.
Game Overview
Title: Genshin Impact (Genshin)
Genre: Open-World RPG
Supported OS: PlayStation(R)5 / Xbox Series X|S / PC / iOS / Android
Planned Support: Nintendo Switch(TM)
Price: Free-to-play (some in-game purchases)
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■ About HoYoverse
HoYoverse is committed to delivering immersive virtual world experiences for players worldwide. To date, we’ve delivered games such as Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai 3rd, Unassigned Incident File, and Zenless Zone Zero, along with various forms of entertainment. Our community is at the heart of our services. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where fans around the globe can freely express their creativity, talent, and passion for anime, comics, and games.
Furthermore, we continuously pursue cutting-edge game development technologies through boundless imagination—achieving industry-leading expertise in areas such as toon rendering and cloud gaming. Moving forward, we will continue expanding our operations across offices in Singapore, Montreal, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Seoul, and beyond—to advance content creation, technology research, and publishing initiatives.
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