The highly popular free-to-play action RPG Genshin Impact just got a whole lot better, as developers miHoYo have officially released the PS5 version! Yep, you can now play Genshin Impact on the PS5 with full console utilization.

To go a little more in-depth into what PS5 players can expect from the PS5 version of Genshin Impact, game’s technical director Zhenzhong Yi has provided a brief video showcasing the many improvements.

Additionally, the team has also prepped a short FAQ for those that may have some questions concerning with switching to the new version. 

Q1: Will my game progress and data on the PlayStation®4 system be retained on the PlayStation®5 system?
A: Yep! Travelers can use their PSN account to log into Genshin Impact on the PlayStation®4 or PlayStation®5 system. The in-game data is the same on both systems, and the progress is shared across systems. Travelers can continue their adventure with confidence.

Q2: Is Genshin Impact on the PlayStation®5 still unable to share my progress cross-platform between PC/mobile and PlayStation®5?
A: Currently, the data from the PlayStation®5 system is not accessible on PC/mobile. However, users on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 systems can also enjoy the Co-Op experience like PC and mobile users!

Q3: What are the new features of the PlayStation®5 version, and what are the improvements compared to the previous version?
A: Travelers, please click on the link below to learn more about the excellent graphics and performance of Genshin Impact on PlayStation®5 from the miHoYo development team!

Genshin Impact is now fully available on the PS5 as a native port. If you are interested on reading up on our thoughts, be sure to check out our review here: Genshin Impact Review – Magically Breathtaking