Genshin Impact 7.0 Banner and Event Guide: Odette, Alyosha, 560 Primogems, and Genesis Crystal Planning

Why this confirmed 7.0 guide is different from a prep guide

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 is no longer just a future checklist. HoYoverse and COGNOSPHERE have confirmed that Version 7.0, Everwinter Without Mercy, launches on August 12 and opens Snezhnaya, the seventh nation of Teyvat. That changes the search intent. Players are no longer only asking how to prepare for Snezhnaya; they now want to know which banners are coming, how much free currency is confirmed, which events matter, and whether a Genesis Crystal top-up makes sense before the first phase begins.

Because the broader Genshin Impact 7.0 Prep Guide is already published, this article should work as a focused cluster page. Its job is to answer the confirmed launch questions: Odette or Arlecchino in Phase 1, what Alyosha offers as a free 4-star, how Phase 2 reruns affect saving, how far 560 Primogems actually goes, and how to plan a safe top-up without spending before the banner target is clear.

Version 7.0 release date and Snezhnaya launch facts

Version 7.0 is scheduled for August 12. The update opens Snezhnaya, a frozen northern nation powered by Kresnik energy and connected by a wide railway network. The train system brings players toward Snezhnograd, a major city that reflects Snezhnaya's technical strength, military presence, and Fatui influence. The new Archon Quest explores the country through severe blizzards, energy problems, faction tension, and the first major steps into the Cryo nation.

For players, the important practical point is that 7.0 is a new-nation launch, not a small event patch. Expect a heavier download, new exploration tools, new story locks, fresh event routing, and more reasons to hold Primogems until you can see how the opening week feels. The Snezhnaya Adventure Notebook should also make exploration tracking easier by helping players record progress and access objectives or rewards more quickly.

Confirmed banners: Phase 1 and Phase 2

The confirmed Event Wish structure gives players a clean decision point. Phase 1 introduces Odette and Alyosha, while Arlecchino returns as a rerun option. Phase 2 brings reruns for Flins and Ineffa. That means the first half is the new-character pressure phase, while the second half is more about players who skipped or missed earlier Snezhnaya-related units.

Odette is the headline new 5-star: a Cryo Sword character, a famous Snezhnayan ballerina, and a Fatui operative under La Signora. Her official description centers on converting Superconduct and Cryo Swirl into Stellar-Conduct and Stellar Swirl while increasing Stellar reaction damage across the team. Alyosha is the new 4-star Electro Polearm hunter who fights with his hound Tugarin, supports Stellar-Conduct damage, and heals nearby party members. He can be invited for free by progressing through the new Archon Quest, which is a major budget-friendly detail.

How to choose between Odette, Arlecchino, Flins, and Ineffa

The safest pull logic starts with account need, not character hype. Odette is attractive if you want to build around the new Stellar reaction direction, especially Cryo, Electro, and Anemo interaction teams. Arlecchino is a rerun target for players who want a proven Pyro damage carry or missed her earlier. Flins and Ineffa in Phase 2 are better for players who already understand their team value or prefer waiting to see how the new Snezhnaya reaction environment settles after launch.

Low-spending and free-to-play players should set one priority target before launch. If Odette is the dream target, avoid splitting wishes into Arlecchino unless you are comfortable losing the 50/50. If Arlecchino is the only reason you are returning, do not let the new-character label force you into Odette. If you already have strong teams and care about future Snezhnaya releases, Phase 2 or even a full skip can be smarter than spending on day one.

560 Primogems sound good, but they do not solve a banner plan

The new Archon Quest can reward up to 560 Primogems. This is useful, but it is not a banner plan by itself. Since one wish costs 160 Primogems, 560 Primogems equals three full wishes with 80 Primogems left over. It can help bridge a small gap near pity, but it cannot rescue an account that is far away from a guaranteed limited 5-star.

Players should combine the 560 Primogems with maintenance compensation, redeem codes, daily commissions, events, exploration, Spiral Abyss or Imaginarium Theater progress, and any remaining Intertwined Fates. Write down your pity count and guarantee status before converting Genesis Crystals. A player at 72 pity with guarantee needs a very different plan from a player at 10 pity with no guarantee and no saved wishes.

Version events and free rewards to prioritize

Version 7.0 includes several limited-time events built around Snezhnaya. Official material mentions train racing across the snowfields, target shooting challenges, Domains, and helping Jack Frost reach his destination. Event challenges can grant multiple rewards, and one important reward is a chance to invite Diona for free. Even if Diona is not your main target, a free character or constellation can matter for newer and returning accounts.

Miliastra Wonderland also receives a summer spooky adventure event with rewards including a new head accessory. The right approach is to clear events before making emergency purchases. Event currency, free Primogems, and claimable character rewards should be treated as part of the budget. A player who rushes into a top-up before clearing the first event week may buy more Genesis Crystals than needed.

Genesis Crystal and Welkin Moon planning for Treabar users

Treabar's Genshin Impact top-up page currently supports UID top-up and visible regions including Global, Philippines, Indonesia, Europe, Australia, Brazil, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. The page lists Genesis Crystal packages such as 60, 300+30, 980+110, 1980+260, 3280+600, 6480+1600, plus Bless of the Welkin Moon. Exact prices and availability should always be checked at checkout because regional payment options and promotions can change.

For Version 7.0, the cleanest top-up plan is to choose the smallest package that solves a known gap. Welkin Moon is better if you are planning across the whole Snezhnaya opening cycle. Genesis Crystals are better if Odette, Arlecchino, Flins, or Ineffa is confirmed as your immediate pull target and your wish count is short by a specific amount. Do not assume a first-purchase double bonus reset unless the game shows it on your account. Verify UID, server, package amount, and delivery status before making another order.

Recommended internal link structure

This cluster article should link to the already published Genshin Impact 7.0 Prep Guide for broader preparation topics such as storage, device readiness, exploration setup, and pre-launch checklist. It should also link to Treabar's Genshin Impact top-up page in the sections about Genesis Crystal planning and Welkin Moon. If Treabar already has Alyosha, Cryo Traveler, or farming guides, link to them only when the anchor is precise, such as Alyosha build, Cryo Traveler, or Snezhnaya materials.

Do not over-link every character name. The article should feel like a serious decision guide, not a link farm. The most useful internal flow is: confirmed 7.0 banner guide to prep guide, banner guide to top-up page, banner guide to character-specific guides, and character-specific guides back to the top-up page when players reach the final budget decision.

FAQ

When does Genshin Impact 7.0 launch?

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 is scheduled to launch on August 12, opening Snezhnaya as Teyvat's seventh nation.

Who is on the Genshin Impact 7.0 Phase 1 banner?

Phase 1 features the debut of Odette and Alyosha, with Arlecchino returning as a rerun option.

Is Alyosha free in Version 7.0?

Yes. Official material says Alyosha can be invited for free by progressing through the new Archon Quest.

How much are 560 Primogems worth in wishes?

560 Primogems are worth three full wishes, with 80 Primogems left over, because one wish costs 160 Primogems.

Should I top up Genesis Crystals before 7.0 starts?

Top up only after checking your pity, guarantee, UID, server, banner target, and free rewards. A planned top-up is safer than buying before the confirmed need is clear.