HoYoverse has closed the books on its Genshin Impact July 2026 Calendar Wallpapers Lottery Event, announcing the winners on July 16, 2026. The campaign, which ran from June 30 to July 9, 2026 at 23:59 (UTC+8), invited Travelers to download the monthly PC, mobile, and Apple Watch wallpapers and enter a cross-platform draw for Primogems. One hundred winners will each receive 160 Primogems, with delivery scheduled within 30 business days after the results announcement. The entry window was a brief tide pool—ten days for participants to dip in before the water receded.
The results announcement follows a tightly scheduled sequence: entries closed on July 9, results landed on July 16, and reward fulfillment now runs on a 30-business-day clock. HoYoverse has not introduced any changes to the prize amount or winner count from the event's original terms.
🗓️ Key Dates and Rewards at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event period | June 30 – July 9, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8) |
| Results announced | July 16, 2026 |
| Reward | Primogems ×160 per winner |
| Total winners | 100 across all platforms |
| Delivery window | Within 30 business days after results announcement |
🎯 How the Draw Worked
Participation unfolded across two basic patterns. On X, the task was to like and share the event post. On Facebook, Instagram, Naver Cafe, Telegram, VK, and Reddit, participants liked the post and left their Genshin Impact UID in the comments. HoYoverse reminded entrants to keep accounts public and posts visible. For X winners, the official account sends a private message requesting the UID; failure to provide the correct UID within the time limit is treated as forfeiture of the reward.
The cross-platform draw operated as a single sieve rather than a row of separate buckets—all entries from the listed platforms were pooled for the same 100-name selection. There were no separate prize quotas for individual platforms or regions. Multiple submissions were allowed, but only one prize could be won per Traveler, and prizes could not be stacked. If the same entry won on multiple platforms, HoYoverse said the prize would be issued according to the platform where it was first posted after final verification, with only one prize issued.
📜 Rules, Verification, and Player Protections
The rule set reads like a compass rose drawn on a napkin: simple at first glance, but every degree matters once Primogems are at stake. Plagiarism, misappropriation, and violations of others' rights were prohibited. Winning works suspected of rule violations could have prizes revoked, and the associated account could be permanently banned from future community events. By participating, Travelers agreed to have their game UID disclosed on the event platform for reward issuance only. HoYoverse also stated that rewards would not be reissued if a winner provided an incorrect UID, and that changing X account information before prize delivery could invalidate eligibility.
🖼️ Wallpapers Remain Free to Save and Use
The July 2026 wallpapers themselves remain available for Travelers to save and use. HoYoverse published versions for PC, mobile, and Apple Watch, giving players a monthly visual marker for their devices. The designs continue the game's practice of releasing themed calendar art alongside in-game events. The campaign's aftermath now shifts from entry and selection to fulfillment, with winners waiting for their Primogems to arrive within the announced 30-business-day window.
For participants who did not win, the event still delivered a set of free calendar wallpapers for multiple devices. For the 100 selected Travelers, the next step is simpler: watch for the reward delivery and ensure the UID on file is correct. HoYoverse has positioned the lottery as a routine community engagement rather than a large-scale anniversary campaign, and the prize pool reflects that modest scope: 160 Primogems per winner, 100 winners total, and no platform-specific bonus tiers.