How to Prepare for Snezhnaya and Maximize Your Free Rewards

This isn't a repeat of the Overview page -- it's a practical look at preparing for the Version 7.0 launch and maximizing rewards, based on official materials ahead of the August 12 launch.

Pre-Load Before Maintenance

Since maintenance is confirmed to begin at 06:00 (UTC+8) and last roughly five hours, pre-load the update in advance if you haven't already -- this avoids a lengthy download delay right when Snezhnaya goes live.

Complete the Archon Quest Within the Version Window

Since finishing the Archon Quest during the current version is confirmed to reward 560 Primogems plus Odette's ascension materials, prioritize the main story over side content if Primogem farming matters to you.

Don't Skip the New World Quests

Since the confirmed World Quests in Flamefeather Valley and White Birch Snowgrave reward an additional 400 Primogems for exploration, budget time for them alongside the main story rather than treating them as optional.

Redeem the HoYoLab Codes Early

Since 300 Primogems are confirmed available via redeemable codes on HoYoLab, redeem them as soon as possible after the update goes live rather than forgetting and letting them expire.

Consider Odette's Schedule Choice Carefully

Since Odette's story quest is confirmed to let you set her schedule in a way that directly changes her fate, think through the choice rather than picking reflexively if you care about how her story unfolds.

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