HoYoverse is gifting players with a free Xiangling skin called “New Year’s Cheer” in Genshin Impact. This special outfit celebrates both the annual Lantern Rite festival and the winter season, featuring Xiangling in a festive and winter-ready ensemble.
In the New Year’s Cheer Xiangling outfit, the aspiring chef dons a charming look.
She wears a bear-shaped beanie, a vibrant red coat with cozy white wool accents, and sturdy boots with leg warmers. This outfit makes Xiangling look perfectly prepared for the harsh winters of Teyvat, especially in locations like Dragonspine.
This ONE Esports guide explains how to obtain this free Xiangling skin and the mini-games you’ll need to complete.
How to get the free Xiangling skin “New Year’s Cheer'” in Genshin Impact
To obtain the New Year’s Cheer Xiangling outfit, players must participate in Lantern Rite 2025’s event called “Springtime Charms.”
Once Festive Fever reaches a certain level in Springtime Charms, players can claim Xiangling’s outfit and other rewards for free.
After the end of version 5.3, New Year’s Cheer becomes available for purchase in the Character Outfit Shop for 1,680 Genesis Crystals.
All the mini-games in Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2025’s “Springtime Charms“
This year’s Lantern Rite features three main activities:
- Immortal Combat – A block clearing mini-game.
- Drills by Lamplight – A combat challenge with Stratagem buffs.
- Custom Gift Envelope – Players can share their customized gift envelopes with companions and other travelers, weaving their best wishes and sentiments into their works.
Genshin version 5.3 releases on January 1, 2025. The Lantern Rite festivities, along with the Xiangling skin, releases sometime after the version launches.
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