Genshin Impact Luna VIII Adds Columbina and Raiden
Genshin Impact’s Luna VIII Phase II Event Wishes went live on July 21, 2026. Columbina and Raiden Shogun lead separate character wishes alongside Epitome Invocation.
News summary
Somnias a Luna places Columbina on the limited Character Event Wish, while Reign of Serenity returns Raiden Shogun in the parallel Character Event Wish-2.
Epitome Invocation is the weapon wish running with the two character banners during Luna VIII Phase II.
HoYoverse announced the three wishes on July 16 and activated them on July 21.
Players should check the countdown shown in the in-game Wish menu before committing Intertwined Fates or setting a weapon course.
Event overview
HoYoverse’s second Luna VIII wish rotation gives players a choice between Columbina and Raiden Shogun without combining them into one character pool. Somnias a Luna and Reign of Serenity remain separate wishes, so players select the banner tied to the five-star character they want.
The accompanying Epitome Invocation wish covers the weapon side of the rotation. Its course and remaining availability are displayed inside the Wish screen, where players can review the current promotional items before spending currency.
This July 21 rotation is a time-boxed event rather than a change to Genshin Impact’s permanent platform or release information.
Key details
HoYoverse's Phase II Event Wishes notice confirms three simultaneous wishes and two featured five-star characters for the Phase II rollout.
| Event detail | Official information |
| Version phase | Luna VIII — Phase II |
| Notice published | July 16, 2026 |
| Wishes went live | July 21, 2026 |
| Character Event Wish | Somnias a Luna — Columbina |
| Character Event Wish-2 | Reign of Serenity — Raiden Shogun |
| Weapon Event Wish | Epitome Invocation |
| Player check | Review the live countdown and item details in the in-game Wish menu |
Source timeline
Genshin Impact’s verified account published the Phase II Event Wishes notice on July 16, 2026, naming Somnias a Luna, Reign of Serenity, and Epitome Invocation. HoYoverse’s Phase II events preview followed the same July 16 cycle, and the three wishes became available July 21.