Genshin Impact Moonchase Festival 2026 Guide：How to Get All Rewards

After five years, the Moonchase Festival is finally returning to Liyue in Genshin Impact Version 7.1. This year's celebration brings Travelers back to the festival grounds for a new story, three special mini-games, and a collection of limited-time rewards.

The main event of the celebration is Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon, which features new activities inspired by Liyue's thaumaturges. Travelers can also obtain the new 4-star Sword Silver Light and other valuable rewards along the way. Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Moonchase Festival.

Moonchase Festival 2026 Overview

The Moonchase Festival returns as part of Version 7.1, which launches on September 23, 2026. After a five-year absence, the festival once again brings its celebrations to Liyue, with this year's story involving a mystery from the past. Familiar characters, including Zhongli and Zibai, will also appear during the festival.

As the main event of this year's celebration, Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon introduces three new mini-games inspired by Liyue's thaumaturges. By participating in these activities, Travelers can earn Primogems, upgrade materials, and other event rewards, including the exclusive 4-star Sword Silver Light.

 

How to Start Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon

Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon will become available with Version 7.1 after the update goes live. Travelers should first check the Event Overview menu and follow the event quest requirements shown in-game.

Because the event is part of the returning Moonchase Festival in Liyue, its story content will lead Travelers through the festival and its new mystery. Make sure you complete any required quests before trying to access the event's activities.

The exact unlock requirements and quest sequence should be confirmed in-game once Version 7.1 launches.

 

Complete the Three Mini-Games

The main gameplay of Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon revolves around three new mini-games. According to the Version 7.1 announcement, these activities are inspired by traditional Liyue thaumaturges, giving the event a distinctly Liyue-themed gameplay style.

For Travelers looking to maximize their rewards, the priority is simple: complete each available mini-game and claim its event rewards. Since the activities are designed around Liyue's thaumaturges, they also fit naturally into the festival's traditional Liyue setting.

Since the event has not gone live yet, HoYoverse has not released every gameplay detail for the three mini-games. For now, the safest approach is to check the event interface for the individual activity objectives once Version 7.1 launches.

 

How to Get the Silver Light Sword

One of the biggest rewards from Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon is Silver Light, a new event-exclusive 4-star Sword.

The weapon can be obtained by participating in the mini-games associated with Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon. Game8 and GameWith both list Silver Light as an event reward tied to the 7.1 main event.

If you want the complete event weapon rather than simply adding it to your collection, make sure you continue working through the event's reward progression. The event also provides materials associated with the weapon, allowing you to make better use of the free Sword.

Don't spend Primogems trying to obtain Silver Light from a banner. It is an event-exclusive reward, so the most important thing is to complete the relevant Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon activities while the event is available.

 

Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon Rewards

Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon offers more than just its event-exclusive weapon. The event reward pool includes Primogems, weapon-related materials, and other useful upgrade resources.

The main rewards to prioritize are:

Primogem	Crown of Insight	Silver Light	Tea-Scented Tassel
×950	×1	×1	×4

The exact quantities and reward stages should be checked from the in-game event interface after the event opens, as these details can vary between event stages.

If your goal is to maximize your Primogem income during Version 7.1, completing the flagship event should be one of your priorities.

 

Other Version 7.1 Events

Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon is only one part of Version 7.1. The update also introduces Carefree Snowball Fight, Predictive Victory Dynamics, and a rerun of Overflowing Favor.

Version 7.1 is also Genshin Impact's sixth-anniversary update, so Travelers can expect additional anniversary rewards alongside the regular event content. These include Primogems, Intertwined Fates, and character selection rewards.

If you are saving for the upcoming character banners, completing the limited-time activities throughout Version 7.1 will be an easy way to increase your Primogem reserves.

 

Tips for the Moonchase Festival

The best way to approach the festival is to clear its content as it becomes available instead of leaving everything until the final days.

Start with the festival's available story content, then work through the three mini-games in Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon and claim their reward stages. If your main goal is Primogems, prioritize activities with unclaimed rewards rather than spending too much time perfecting optional objectives.

For Travelers interested in Silver Light, make sure you also collect its refinement materials. Getting the weapon itself is only part of the event's limited-time rewards.

Finally, keep an eye on the event's remaining duration. Unlike permanent game content, Moonchase Festival rewards cannot be assumed to remain available after the event ends.

Moonchase Festival 2026 Checklist

Before the festival ends, make sure you have:

• Completed the available Moonchase Festival story
• Played all three Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon mini-games
• Claimed Silver Light
• Collected its refinement materials
• Claimed all available Primogems
• Collected the remaining event rewards

 

Conclusion

The return of the Moonchase Festival gives Travelers another reason to head back to Liyue in Version 7.1. With Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon, three new mini-games, and the exclusive Silver Light Sword, there is plenty to collect before the celebration ends.

Ready for Version 7.1? If you are saving for a new character or weapon, don't forget to top up Genshin Impact through LDShop and get prepared for the next banner.