The Genshin Impact Version 4.8 Special Program aired on July 5, 2024, at 08:05 AM UTC−4 (12:05 UTC). That broadcast is over, so a live countdown timer is no longer applicable. You can still use the official Genshin Impact YouTube upload as the program archive. The stream previewed Version 4.8, “Summertide Scales and Tales,” which launched on July 17, 2024; that launch date is separate from the livestream date.
When was the Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream?
The Version 4.8 Special Program began on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 08:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4). In universal time, that was 12:05 UTC. The contemporaneous schedule listed the official Genshin Impact Twitch and YouTube channels as the broadcast destinations.
Because the event took place in 2024, any page still displaying a “starts in” timer is showing stale information. The correct status is ended: there is no remaining countdown to the Version 4.8 program. A current visitor should treat the event as an archived presentation rather than an upcoming livestream.
What time was the 4.8 Special Program in my time zone?
The schedule below converts the July 5 start time to the listed local zones. The UTC−4 announcement time is Eastern Daylight Time in July; locations with different daylight-saving rules should use the UTC value and the offset that applied locally on that date.
| Time zone | Local start time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7) | 5:05 AM | July 5, 2024 |
| Mountain Daylight Time (UTC−6) | 6:05 AM | July 5, 2024 |
| Central Daylight Time (UTC−5) | 7:05 AM | July 5, 2024 |
| Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4) | 8:05 AM | July 5, 2024 |
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | 12:05 PM | July 5, 2024 |
| British Summer Time (UTC+1) | 1:05 PM | July 5, 2024 |
| Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) | 2:05 PM | July 5, 2024 |
| India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) | 5:35 PM | July 5, 2024 |
| China Standard Time (UTC+8) | 8:05 PM | July 5, 2024 |
| Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | 9:05 PM | July 5, 2024 |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) | 10:05 PM | July 5, 2024 |
For a location not shown, start with 12:05 UTC and add the historical offset for July 5, 2024. Do not use today’s offset automatically: daylight-saving changes can move the local clock by an hour, and some regions do not observe daylight saving at all.
Why do some listings show 8:05 and others 12:05?
They describe the same instant in different zones. The official announcement used UTC−4, while international schedules commonly used UTC. Converting 08:05 at UTC−4 by adding four hours produces 12:05 UTC.
Where can I watch the Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream now?
The official Genshin Impact YouTube channel published the Version 4.8 Special Program, and that upload is the practical archive for viewers watching after the event. The broadcast was also listed for the official Twitch channel. Search the official channel for “Version 4.8 Special Program” or “Summertide Scales and Tales” if the upload is not immediately visible in the video list.
The program description states that it featured new game content and developments in Version 4.8 and included redemption codes. An archived video may show the codes on screen or in its description, but the presence of a code in the recording does not mean it remains redeemable.
How to find the archive without a countdown page
- Open the verified Genshin Impact channel on YouTube.
- Use the channel search and enter
Version 4.8 Special Program. - Check that the title identifies Version 4.8 or “Summertide Scales and Tales,” and that the upload is the official program rather than a reaction or fan rebroadcast.
- Open the recording and use its chapter markers, if available, to move between announcements, gameplay footage, and code segments.
This method avoids relying on third-party countdown widgets that may continue to run after the scheduled event has passed.
Are the Version 4.8 livestream redemption codes still valid?
No. The codes shown with the Special Program expired at 00:00 UTC−4 on July 6, 2024. That deadline was only a short time after the July 5 broadcast, so codes copied from the archive cannot be presented as current rewards.
If you are watching the recording for historical context, you can still identify where the codes appeared. For rewards available now, use only a currently dated, official announcement and verify its stated expiration time before attempting redemption. A video’s upload date or a reposted list is not proof that a code is active.
Why archived code lists can be misleading
- A code may have been valid for a limited window that ended before you watched the program.
- Copied lists often omit the original time zone, making a deadline appear later than it was.
- Older pages may retain the code text even after the game rejects it.
- Codes are tied to the program’s promotion and are not a permanent feature of Version 4.8.
What did the 4.8 livestream announce?
The Special Program previewed Version 4.8, officially titled “Summertide Scales and Tales.” Its most important timing detail for returning players was the relationship between the presentation and the patch: the livestream happened on July 5, while the game update arrived later on July 17.
HoYoverse’s update details scheduled maintenance to begin on July 17, 2024, at 06:00 UTC+8, with an estimated duration of five hours. The same update information described Simulanka as a limited-time area available during Version 4.8. HoYoverse’s newsroom announcement also identified July 17 as the arrival date and mentioned the limited-time Simulanka map.
| Event | Date and time | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Version 4.8 Special Program | July 5, 2024, 08:05 UTC−4 / 12:05 UTC | Presentation and livestream codes |
| Version 4.8 maintenance start | July 17, 2024, 06:00 UTC+8 | Servers entered scheduled maintenance |
| Estimated maintenance length | Five hours | Approximate duration, not a guaranteed reopening time |
| Simulanka availability | During Version 4.8 | Limited-time in-game area |
| Livestream code deadline | July 6, 2024, 00:00 UTC−4 | Codes expired |
The five-hour maintenance figure was an estimate. It should not be read as a promise that every server or account would be accessible at exactly 11:00 UTC+8.
How is the livestream date different from the Version 4.8 release date?
The livestream was a preview event; the release date was the later game update. Treating July 5 as the patch date would make the schedule appear four days early.
Livestream date: July 5
This is when HoYoverse presented Version 4.8 information through the Special Program. Players could watch the announcements and, at the time, redeem the promotional codes before the July 6 deadline.
Update date: July 17
This is when Version 4.8 maintenance was scheduled to begin at 06:00 UTC+8. After maintenance, the version’s content, including the limited-time Simulanka area described in the update details, became part of the game’s live service.
When searching old calendars, use “livestream” for July 5 and “patch release” or “maintenance” for July 17. Those labels refer to different events and should not share one countdown.
What should a countdown timer say now?
A responsible archive page should show a completed status rather than a ticking clock. The useful information is the historical start time, the official video location, and the distinction between the Special Program and the later update.
- Status: ended on July 5, 2024.
- Original start: 08:05 UTC−4, or 12:05 UTC.
- Archive: official Genshin Impact YouTube upload.
- Codes: expired July 6, 2024, at 00:00 UTC−4.
- Patch context: Version 4.8 maintenance began July 17, 2024, at 06:00 UTC+8.
Removing the timer prevents a common error: readers may otherwise assume the event is upcoming and wait for a broadcast that has already been archived.
How can I verify an old livestream schedule?
Use the original time zone and the event’s own date, then compare it with the official archive. This is more reliable than relying on a search-result snippet or a countdown embedded on an undated page.
- Identify whether the listing refers to the Special Program or to the game update.
- Record the stated offset, such as UTC−4 or UTC+8, alongside the clock time.
- Convert through UTC before converting to your local zone.
- Check the official YouTube upload for the Version 4.8 title and description.
- For codes, check the explicit expiration date and offset; assume an old code is inactive once that deadline has passed.
This process also explains why a July 5 event can appear on July 6 in some regions: the broadcast began on July 5 in the Americas and Europe but reached late evening or the following calendar day farther east.
Does the 4.8 countdown matter for players today?
Only as a historical reference. The timer cannot provide a future viewing alert, and the associated codes cannot provide current rewards. Its lasting value is helping players locate the official recording and understand the chronology of the “Summertide Scales and Tales” update.
If you are researching Version 4.8 for a guide, cite both dates in your notes: July 5 for the Special Program and July 17 for the update. That single distinction keeps archive footage, code deadlines, and patch availability in the correct order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the exact UTC time of the Genshin Impact 4.8 livestream?
It started at 12:05 UTC on July 5, 2024. The same moment was 08:05 AM in the UTC−4 time zone used by the announcement.
Did the Genshin 4.8 livestream happen on Twitch?
Yes. The contemporaneous schedule listed the official Twitch channel as a broadcast platform alongside YouTube. The official YouTube upload is the archive identified for replaying the program.
When did Simulanka become available?
Simulanka was described as a limited-time area for Version 4.8, which arrived after maintenance scheduled to start July 17, 2024, at 06:00 UTC+8. It was not introduced on the July 5 livestream date itself.
Why does my local calendar show July 6 for the event?
The start was 12:05 UTC on July 5, but regions east of UTC+12 can cross midnight after applying their local offset. Convert from UTC and use the historical offset for your location rather than copying the date from another region.