When did Genshin Impact come out?

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world RPG that details the story of the Traveler's journey in search of his missing twin. With Paimon, the best travel companion (and food for emergencies), the pair travel through the seven nations of Teyvat, meet new friends, and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization.

• When was Genshin Impact released?
• How often is Genshin Impact updated?

When was Genshin Impact released?

Genshin Impact was officially released to the public on September 28, 2020 after garnering worldwide attention with over 10 million pre-registrations. It was released simultaneously for PC, mobile and PlayStation 4, fully localized with Chinese, English, Korean and Japanese voice-overs and 13 text languages. Over time, new languages have been added to Genshin's list of localizations, improving the gaming experience for international players.

In addition to language support, HoYoverse has also continued to expand compatibility with the Genshin Impact platform. On April 28, 2021, the game was released on the PlayStation 5. And on June 23, 2022, Genshin became available on GeForce NOW, NVIDIA's cloud gaming service that allows lower-end computers to run the demanding game. In 2022, HoYovese announced that a Nintendo Switch port was in the works, but they haven't given a release date yet.

How often is Genshin Impact updated?

Since its release in September 2020, Genshin Impact has maintained a regular stream of updates, releasing new content-from characters to areas, stories and more-for players to enjoy. These updates are typically released every six weeks, with only one instance of unprecedented delay due to COVID-19. There are three rounds of testing before an update goes public, and the community is encouraged to participate in one of these rounds of testing.

Check out our guide on how to sign up for the Genshin Impact Beta to try your luck and see upcoming updates before anyone else.