Genshin Impact Arrives for the PS5

by James Lara April 27, 2021 7:33 pm in News
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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

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James Lara

A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.