I am a regular Genshin Impact player, and in 2026 I keep a small personal archive of livestream code cycles. The Version 4.7 promo codes are expired now, and I will not pretend they are still live. That said, the 4.7 livestream remains a useful case study for how HoYoverse pairs free rewards with new character reveals, quest hints, and event teases. During that cycle, three promo codes were shared, and redeeming all of them granted 300 Primogems, Character EXP Materials, Weapon EXP Materials, and Mora. For a free-to-play player like me, that was nearly two Wishes from the gacha banners, which is small but never meaningless when a new character banner is close.

The timing was the point. Version 4.7 was only days away, and the special event showcased the abilities of three confirmed playable characters while hinting at new quests and events. I remember the ritual: watch the official livestream, copy the codes fast, and redeem them before the window closed. The codes were limited and needed to be used quickly, which is standard for these broadcasts. HoYoverse uses them as a thank-you to players for watching and for continued support. In practice, the codes are also a soft nudge toward the banner cycle, because 300 Primogems can feel like a head start when you are saving for an upcoming unit.

Here is how I break down the total haul from the three Version 4.7 codes:

Reward	Total from all three codes	Why it mattered to me
💎 Primogems	300	Nearly two Wishes; useful for banner pity or saving
📘 Character EXP Materials	Bundle	Helped level a new or underbuilt character
⚔️ Weapon EXP Materials	Bundle	Reduced weapon upgrade friction
🪙 Mora	Bundle	Covered part of the usual upgrade costs

I would not call the package generous. The rewards were not too abundant, and the reference material was honest about that. But they were practical. Character EXP and Weapon EXP materials save resin-adjacent time, and Mora disappears fast when you level talents or weapons. The Primogems were the headline, yet the support materials made the codes feel like a small starter kit rather than pure gacha bait.

The redemption process was simple, and I still use the same two methods for any live code cycle. The first method does not require booting the game. I log in to the official Genshin Impact website with the same account I use in-game, then fill the Redemption Code slots with the promo codes. Each code sends its rewards to the in-game mailbox, and I have to claim them before they can be used. The second method is in-game: start the title, open the main menu, go to settings, scroll to the Account tab, and enter the promo codes in the Redemption Code slot. The rewards arrive in the mailbox in the same way. I usually prefer the website method when I am away from my PC or console, because it is faster and avoids a queue login. When I am already playing, the Account tab is fine.

In 2026, the important caveat is time. The Version 4.7 codes are long expired. Livestream codes are limited, and they are designed to be redeemed quickly. I have seen players find an old code list and waste time typing dead strings into the redemption box. My advice as a fellow player is simple: do not chase 4.7 codes now. Watch the current official livestream for whatever version is live in 2026, redeem the fresh codes immediately, and check the in-game mailbox after each attempt. I keep a checklist: copy the code, log in, redeem, claim mail, and mark it done. That routine matters more than any archived code.

The 4.7 cycle also reminded me why livestream codes matter beyond the raw rewards. They create a shared player moment. Everyone watches the reveal, everyone scrambles for the codes, and everyone compares their pulls later. The three new characters in 4.7 made those extra Wishes feel more valuable, especially for players close to pity. I did not treat the codes as a guarantee of anything. I treated them as a small top-up: 300 Primogems, some EXP materials, and Mora, all delivered through the mailbox. That is a modest package, but it is exactly the kind of modest package that helps when you are building a new unit and trying to save for the next banner.

My verdict is that the Genshin Impact 4.7 livestream codes are historical in 2026, not active. The useful takeaway is the pattern: HoYoverse shares limited promo codes during special broadcasts, the codes grant Primogems and upgrade materials, and redemption happens either on the official site or through the in-game Account tab. I still like the ritual, but I now treat it with a 2026 player’s urgency. If a code is live, redeem it that day. If it is from 4.7, let it go and save the mailbox space for the current cycle.