I still remember the clock ticking toward October 5, 2024, 14:00 (UTC+8). My heart was racing like a Windtrace escape. Genshin Impact's 4th Anniversary Event was about to kick off, and it would run until October 12, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+8). Now, writing in 2026, I can look back and say it was one of those rare celebrations that made the whole community feel like one big, chaotic, wonderful adventuring party.
Back then, I jumped on the bandwagon the second the web page went live. The event was a unique avatar creation event: you could design your own commemorative avatar frame and share it on social media. The hashtags were #Genshin4You and #GenshinAvatarFrame. It was a chance to show off your love for the game and connect with other Travelers. I was all ears when the announcement dropped, and I hit the ground running.
Here's the deal: to participate, you had to log in to your HoYoverse Account to browse and use certain functions on the event web page. To use the avatar creation function, you had to click and confirm that you agreed to the terms. Otherwise, you couldn't use it. After confirming, you could upload local images, edit them, and combine them with your selected Commemorative Avatar Frame. Once combined, a downloadable image was generated so you could save it locally.
The next step was the social media part. You had to upload your finished avatar to X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, VK, or other social media platforms. Then you posted with the hashtags #Genshin4You and #GenshinAvatarFrame as well as your Genshin Impact UID to enter the raffle for a chance to win Intertwined Fate ×10. It was like a treasure hunt where the map was your own profile page.
Rewards were the carrot on the stick. By creating an avatar frame, you obtained:
- Primogems ×40
And 10 randomly selected users who submitted their works on social media platforms received:
- Intertwined Fate ×10
| Action | Reward |
|---|---|
| Create an avatar frame | Primogems ×40 |
| Social media raffle | Intertwined Fate ×10 (10 winners) |
Please note that the Intertwined Fate rewards were shared across players from all participating platforms. Results were announced after October 20, 2024. The rewards were distributed via in-game mail, and the mail expired after 30 days. So you had to claim them in time. Intertwined Fate rewards were issued within 20 business days after the winners list was announced. That's a long wait, but good things come to those who wait.
There were also some rules that were no joke. You were not allowed to upload images that were obscene, graphic, discriminatory, insulting, or that undermined public order and morality in any other way. HoYoverse only provided the avatar frames themselves as well as the avatar creation function. If any issues arose as a result of created avatars violating the terms, HoYoverse reserved the right to hold the responsible parties accountable and pursue any resulting losses. The event was also subject to Genshin Impact's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
HoYoverse stored avatars uploaded by players to review whether they violated the User Terms and Conditions. They were not used for any other purpose. To be considered successful participants, players had to upload their finished avatars, combined with the Anniversary Commemorative Avatar Frame, to X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, VK, or other social media platforms. Then they posted with the hashtag and their Genshin Impact UID. UIDs were only used to issue rewards for winning players, and they were protected by relevant personal data protection regulations and policies of different countries and regions. To ensure your participation was deemed successful, you had to keep your avatar with the Commemorative Avatar Frame up until the event ended. If the issuance of rewards failed due to the player providing the incorrect UID, the official team would not re-issue said rewards. That's a tough pill to swallow, so double-check everything.
The event was held and judged on multiple platforms. Intertwined Fate rewards were shared across all platforms and were not distributed proportionately between different platforms or regions. If you had any queries, you could contact Customer Service via the in-game Feedback feature. There was also a possibility that the event could be changed or ended without notice. Better safe than sorry, right?
My personal experience was a rollercoaster. I remember spending a solid hour choosing the perfect frame. I uploaded a screenshot of my main, edited it like a pro, and hit post. Piece of cake? Not quite. I fumbled with the crop tool twice, and my first attempt looked like a hilichurl had stepped on it. But when I finally saw my avatar with that anniversary frame, I was over the moon. I kept my fingers crossed for the raffle. I didn't win the Intertwined Fates, but the 40 Primogems were a nice pat on the back. I claimed them from my in-game mail before the 30-day expiration, thank goodness.
The best part was the flood of avatars on my feed. Everyone had a different vibe. Some were funny, some were gorgeous, some were chaotic. It felt like a digital festival. Even though the event ended on October 12, 2024, and the raffle results came after October 20, 2024, the memories stuck with me.
Now in 2026, Genshin has grown and changed, but that 4th anniversary event remains a bright spot. If you ever get a chance to join a similar avatar event, go the extra mile: read the rules, keep your post up, and double-check your UID. It's better safe than sorry. And hey, 40 Primogems may not be a fortune, but they're 40 more wishes toward your next 5-star. That's nothing to sneeze at. 🎉✨