How to Fix the “Escape the Onrushing Torrent of Time” Bug in Genshin Impact
This bug occurs during the Lantern Rite 2026 event quest “The Realm of Rocks.” After a cutscene at Mt. Aocang, players get stuck instead of being teleported to the challenge location. The primary fix is to force-close and restart the game.
🔧 Primary Fix: Force-Exit the Game Client
Force-closing the game is the most effective solution. You may need to repeat this process 3-5 times.
| Platform | Steps to Force Exit |
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| PC | Press ALT + F4 while the game window is active, then relaunch Genshin Impact. |
| Mobile | Exit the game, open your recent apps menu, and swipe to fully close Genshin Impact. Then relaunch. |
| PlayStation | From the PS Home Screen, highlight Genshin Impact, press the Options button, and select “Close Game.” Then restart. |
💡 Advanced & Alternative Solutions
If force-quitting doesn’t work immediately:
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Restart Multiple Times: Community reports indicate persistence is key; repeat the force-close process several times.
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Verify Game Files:
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PC (Epic Games): Open the Epic Games Launcher, go to your Library, click the three dots next to Genshin Impact, and select “Verify.”
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PC (Official): Use the game’s launcher repair tool.
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Check for Updates: Ensure your game is updated to the latest version, as developers may have released a hotfix.
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Contact Support: If the bug persists, report it through the in-game Feedback system (Paimon Menu > Feedback) or via the official HoYoverse customer service portal.
⚠️ Important Warnings & Best Practices
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Data Loss Risk: Force-quitting is an emergency method. Genshin Impact auto-saves frequently, minimizing major progress loss, but you may lose actions from the last minute.
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Regular Exit Method: For normal game closure, always use the in-game Paimon Menu > Quit Game option.
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Event Timeline: This bug was specific to the Lantern Rite 2026 event. If the event is no longer active, the quest and bug are inaccessible.
🎯 Summary
To fix the “Escape the Onrushing Torrent of Time” bug:
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Force-close the game using the method for your platform (ALT+F4 on PC).
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Relaunch Genshin Impact.
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Repeat steps 1-2 up to 5 times if necessary.
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If still stuck, verify your game files and ensure your client is fully updated.
This method resolves the soft-lock for most players, allowing you to proceed with the timed challenge. If you continue to experience issues, the next step is to report the bug officially to HoYoverse support.
