Escoffier, a Cryo character from Fontaine, will be the next 5-star unit arriving in Genshin Impact. She will be featured during the first phase of the 5.6 update, which goes live on May 7, 2025, across all regions. This version will also bring new events and story content focused on Mondstadt and Fontaine along with their characters.
This article covers the official release date and kit overview for Escoffier in Genshin Impact 5.6.
Escoffier release date and time in Genshin Impact
Version 5.6 of Genshin Impact will launch on May 7, 2025, at around 11 am (UTC+8). Escoffier will be part of Phase 1 banners and is a 5-star Cryo polearm user with strong healing and support capabilities.
Her kit focuses on using a mechanical Cooking Mek to apply Cryo damage and heal allies. She also has a unique passive that reduces Hydro and Cryo RES of enemies when your party includes more Fontaine-based elements.
Character banners in Genshin Impact 5.6
The following characters will receive a rate-up in version 5.6 banners:
5-star characters:
- Escoffier (Cryo)
- Kinich (Dendro)
- Raiden Shogun (Electro)
- Navia (Geo)
4-star characters:
- Ifa
- Lynette
- Layla
- Sara Kujou
- Thoma
Escoffier is expected to bring strong Cryo support capabilities to Fontaine-based teams. If you are planning to pull for her or any of the rerun characters, version 5.6 offers a wide range of team-building possibilities.
