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Genshin Impact Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unity |
| Genre | Open World Action RPG |
| Initial Release | 2020-09-28 |
| Developer | HoYoverse |
| Publisher | HoYoverse |
| Setting | Fantasy World of Teyvat |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, PS5, iOS, Android, Xbox Series X/S |
| Multiplayer | 4-Player Online Co-op |
| Unique Feature | A deep, elemental reaction-based combat system combined with a vast, constantly expanding open world, delivered as a free-to-play live service game. |
Genshin Impact System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low Preset, 1080p resolution.
tune Recommended – High Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.
Genshin Impact Laptop Recommendations
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit operating system is required.
- memoryDirectX: Version 11
DirectX 11 is the primary API.
- save_altStorage Note: 150 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
The game's file size is very large due to its extensive content and ongoing updates. An SSD is strongly recommended for faster loading times.
Genshin Impact: Map Size and Regions
The open world of Teyvat is vast and continually expanding. Currently accessible nations include the German-inspired Mondstadt (Anemo), Chinese-inspired Liyue (Geo), Japanese-inspired Inazuma (Electro), Middle Eastern/South Asian-inspired Sumeru (Dendro), and French-inspired Fontaine (Hydro). The upcoming nation of Natlan and the new region of Nod-Krai are slated for future updates.
Genshin Impact: Post-Launch Content / DLC
The game operates on a live-service model with major, free content updates approximately every six weeks. These updates add new characters, weapons, story quests (Archon Quests), limited-time events, and sometimes entirely new regions to explore, such as the upcoming Nod-Krai in Version 6.0.
Genshin Impact Skills & Upgrades Overview
Character progression is deep and multi-faceted. It involves leveling up characters with EXP materials, leveling their unique Talents, and ascending them at level caps using boss materials. The most significant progression comes from farming and leveling a five-piece set of Artifacts, which provide major stat boosts and powerful set bonuses. Weapons are also leveled and ascended separately.
Genshin Impact: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Genshin Impact features full cross-play and cross-progression across all its platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and mobile devices (iOS/Android). Players can seamlessly switch between devices and play with friends regardless of their chosen platform.
Genshin Impact Specific Game Elements
Genshin Impact Weapons
- securityBows (Ranged Weapon)
Allows for precise, aimed shots at enemy weak points and can be charged with elemental energy.
- securityCatalysts (Magical Tomes/Orbs)
Magical weapons that allow the wielder to deal constant elemental damage with their basic attacks.
- securityClaymores (Two-Handed Blade)
Large, heavy swords that deliver slow, powerful attacks capable of breaking through enemy shields and staggering foes.
- securityPolearms (Spears and Halberds)
Weapons with a long reach and fast, multi-hit attack sequences.
- securitySwords (One-Handed Blade)
A balanced weapon type with moderate attack speed and damage. Used by a wide variety of characters.
Genshin Impact Vehicles
- directions_carWaverider (Boat)
A small, magical skiff that can be summoned at specific points to traverse large bodies of water, particularly around the islands of Inazuma. It is equipped with a cannon for combat.
Genshin Impact Characters
- personKaedehara Kazuha - Playable Character (5-Star) (playable)
An Anemo samurai from Inazuma. One of the most sought-after support characters due to his ability to group enemies and provide a significant elemental damage bonus to the entire team.
- personNahida - Playable Character (5-Star) (playable)
The Dendro Archon of Sumeru. An exceptional support character who enables powerful Dendro-based elemental reactions from off-field.
- personRaiden Shogun - Playable Character (5-Star) (playable)
The Electro Archon of Inazuma. An extremely powerful and popular character who can provide massive energy recharge for her team and deal immense burst damage.
- personTraveler (Aether/Lumine) - Playable Protagonist (playable)
The main character of the story. Has the unique ability to switch between different elements (Anemo, Geo, Electro, Dendro).
- personXingqiu - Playable Character (4-Star) (playable)
A young nobleman from Liyue. Widely considered one of the best characters in the game, providing incredible off-field Hydro application that enables powerful reactions like Vaporize.
Top 3 Characters:
Traveler (Aether/Lumine): The playable protagonist. While not the most powerful character, they are central to the story and have the unique ability to switch between different elemental alignments. 2. Paimon: A tiny, floating creature who is the Traveler's constant companion and guide. She serves as the voice of the protagonist and is a major source of exposition and comic relief, famously known as 'Emergency Food'. 3. Zhongli: The Geo Archon of Liyue. An iconic and immensely popular 5-star character known for his powerful shields, which can make the game's toughest content much more manageable.
Genshin Impact Missions / Objectives
- flagArchon Quests
Objective: The main storyline that follows the Traveler's journey across the nations of Teyvat in search of their lost sibling. These are long, cinematic quests that are added with major version updates.
- flagDomains
Objective: Repeatable dungeons that reward players with essential character and weapon progression materials, such as Artifacts, Talent Books, and Weapon Ascension Materials. Requires a currency called 'Resin' to claim rewards.
- flagStory Quests & Hangout Events
Objective: Character-specific quests that delve into the backstories of the various playable characters. Hangout Events are branching dialogue-based quests with multiple endings.
- flagWorld Quests
Objective: Optional quests found by exploring the world and talking to NPCs. These range from simple tasks to long, elaborate quest chains that reveal deep lore about Teyvat's history.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
Quests: The main story quests that advance the Traveler's journey through Teyvat and their search for their sibling. These are long, cinematic questlines that define each major version update. 2. Spiral Abyss: The primary endgame challenge. A multi-floor arena with increasingly difficult enemy encounters that resets bi-weekly, providing a major source of premium currency for dedicated players. 3. Limited-Time Events: A core part of the live service model. Each version update features several events with unique gameplay mechanics, stories, and valuable rewards, encouraging regular player engagement.
Genshin Impact Companions / Summons
- groupPaimon (Unknown Magical Being)
Ability: The Traveler's constant non-playable companion. She serves as the main navigator, provides narrative exposition (as the player character is mostly silent), and manages the in-game menu and shop.
- groupParty Members (Human, Adeptus, etc.)
Ability: In single-player mode, the other three characters in your party are your companions, allowing you to switch between them at will. In co-op, up to three other players can join your world as their chosen character.
Genshin Impact Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkOculi
Location/Use: Elemental orbs (Anemoculus, Geoculus, etc.) found scattered throughout each nation. Offering these to the Statues of the Seven increases the player's stamina and provides other rewards.
- collections_bookmarkPrimogems
Location/Use: Earned from almost every activity in the game: quests, chests, events, achievements, etc. This is the primary currency used to acquire new characters and weapons.
- collections_bookmarkViewpoints
Location/Use: Specific scenic locations in the world. Finding them unlocks a short description in the in-game travel log and contributes to exploration progress.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Elemental orbs (Anemoculus, Geoculus, etc.) found scattered throughout each nation. Offering these to the Statues of the Seven increases the player's stamina and provides other rewards. 2. Primogems: The premium currency used for the gacha system, earned from completing nearly every activity in the game. 3. Artifacts: The primary gear for characters, farmed from Domains. Obtaining a set with perfect stats is the main endgame grind.
Genshin Impact Armor
- shieldArtifacts
Focus/Stats: The primary way to build characters. Each character can equip five artifacts (Flower, Plume, Sands, Goblet, Circlet). These items provide base stats and can have up to four random sub-stats. Equipping 2 or 4 pieces from the same set grants powerful set bonuses that are crucial for character builds.
Genshin Impact Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCharacter Outfits (Skins)
Details: Purely cosmetic outfits that change the appearance of specific playable characters. These can be purchased with premium currency, earned through in-game events, or offered as part of collaborations.
Genshin Impact Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game supports online co-op for up to four players. Players can invite friends into their world to tackle domains, bosses, and some events together. The main story quests must be completed solo, and exploration progress only saves for the host.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set in Teyvat, a continent with seven major nations, each worshipping a different god (Archon) and associated with a different element. The player controls the Traveler, who journeys through these nations in search of their lost twin, who is revealed to be a leader of the antagonistic Abyss Order. The story is delivered through episodic Archon Quests.
- labelMonetization (Gacha System)
The game is free-to-play, monetized through a 'gacha' system called 'Wishes'. Players use Primogems (earned in-game or purchased) to wish on banners for a random chance to obtain new characters and weapons. A 'pity' and '50/50' system guarantee a 5-star item after a certain number of pulls. While criticized for low drop rates, the game is considered very F2P-friendly.
- labelTop 5 Weapons/Tools
- 1. Swords: Balanced one-handed weapons. 2. Claymores: Heavy two-handed swords. 3. Polearms: Fast, long-reaching weapons. 4. Bows: Ranged weapons for precision shots. 5. Catalysts: Magical weapons that deal constant elemental damage.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Elemental Reactions: The core of the combat system. Each character is aligned with one of seven elements. Applying two different elements to an enemy triggers a powerful reaction, such as 'Vaporize' (Hydro + Pyro) for massive damage or 'Freeze' (Hydro + Cryo) to immobilize foes. 2. Party-Based Character Switching: Players form a team of four characters and can swap between them instantly, even mid-combo. This allows for rapid setup and execution of elemental reactions by combining the abilities of different characters. 3. Open-World Exploration & Puzzles: The vast world of Teyvat is filled with secrets, treasures, and environmental puzzles. Players can climb almost any surface, glide through the air, and use elemental abilities to interact with the world and solve puzzles.
Genshin Impact Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline Is Genshin Impact free to play?Yes, Genshin Impact is completely free to download and play. It is supported by an optional in-game gacha system for acquiring new characters and weapons, and a seasonal Battle Pass.
- help_outline Is Genshin Impact a multiplayer game?It is primarily a single-player experience, but it supports online co-op for up to four players. Players can invite friends into their world to tackle domains, bosses, and some events together. The main story quests must be completed solo.
- help_outline What is the 'gacha' system?It is a monetization model where players use a currency called 'Primogems' (earned in-game or purchased) to make 'wishes' on banners. Each wish grants a random weapon or character, with 5-star characters and weapons being the rarest and most powerful.
- help_outline How often is the game updated?The game receives a major version update with new content approximately every six weeks, following a consistent and reliable schedule.