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System Requirements For PC & Mobile

The system requirements to run Genshin Impact on PC and mobile devices are surprisingly not demanding. This is what you need for each platform.


Genshin Impact‘s system requirements vary across different PC systems and mobile devices. Developer HoYoverse’s open-world RPG was released in 2020 and puts players in control of the Traveler, who mysteriously arrives in the world of Teyvat. The game has an anime-like visual art style and its exploration gameplay is comparable to Zelda: Breath of the Wild with a unique team-based combat system.


Although the title offers a fairly complex and wide-ranging world, Genshin Impact‘s system requirements are not particularly demanding. even with Genshin Impact‘s most recent update, most medium-ranged systems will be able to run it. However, a few older setups – both for PC and mobile devices – may struggle with it.

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System Requirements For Genshin Impact On PC

Genshin Impact's Yelan drawing her Aqua Simulacra bow with a blue arrow.

Genshin Impact‘s system requirements for PC are fairly simple, and many configurations can run it. According to HoYoverse‘s official website, there are minimum requirements and recommended requirements, the latter of which runs Genshin Impact with better graphics and performance qualities. The title is not one of the games that work on any PC, but it is fairly easy to run for any modern setup.

Minimum Requirements

PC

Operating system

Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, or Windows 10 64-bit

Processor

Intel Core i5 equivalent or higher

Memory

8 GB of RAM

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 and higher

DirectX

Version 11

Storage

30 GB

Recommended Configuration

PC

Operating system

Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, or Windows 10 64-bit

Processor

Intel Core i7 equivalent or higher

Memory

16 GB of RAM

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and higher

DirectX

Version 11

Storage

30 GB

System Requirements For Genshin Impact On Android

Genshin Impact's Alhaitham using his Dendro powers to surround himself with Dendro crystals.

The system requirements to run Genshin Impact on Android devices are more demanding than PCs. Although the specs are still considerably low, it is necessary to have a more recent phone model to run it. The recommendation is to have an Android device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, which was released in 2018. Nevertheless, a few older systems can run Genshin Impact but of a lower quality.

Supported Configurations

Android

Compatibility requirements

Arm v8a 64-bit device

Memory

3 GB and above

Supported system

Android 7.0 or better

Storage

8 GB

Recommended Configuration

Android

CPU

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Kirin 810 and above

Memory

4 GB and above

Recommended system

Android 8.1 and above

Storage

8 GB

System Requirements For Genshin Impact On iOS (Apple)

Albedo opens a palm in Genshin Impact

Because Apple devices are manufactured and distributed by one source, the system requirements to run Genshin Impact on iOS are actually device requirements. For players to jump into the game and start using all of Genshin Impact‘s best characters, they need an operating system of at least iOS 9.0. This means iOS devices dating back to 2015 may be compatible and able to run HoYoverse’s RPG.

Supported / Recommended Devices

iOS

Devices

iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Pro (2nd generation) 12.9 inches, iPad Pro (2nd generation) 10.5 inches, iPad Pro (3rd generation) 11 inches, iPad Pro (3rd generation) 12.9 inches, iPad Pro (4th generation) 11 inches, iPad Pro (4th generation) ) 12.9 inches

Supported operating systems

iOS 9.0 and above

Storage

8 GB

Although there are clear technical specifications, it is important for players to always check their own system requirements before running Genshin Impact. Trying to execute the program without reaching minimum configurations can result in unwanted issues, such as lag and even system crashes. Despite the fact that the game is always getting new content, the system requirements have not yet changed since the game’s release. Genshin Impact allegedly has a 12-year roadmap, which means with all the new content and constant patches, the requirements may eventually change to keep the game up to date with more recent technology.

More: Genshin Impact Leak Claims miHoYo Is Extending Content Roadmap Length

Source: Genshin Impact/HoYoverse, Genshin Impact/YouTube

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    Genshin Impact

    Original Release Date:
    2020-09-28

    Developer:
    HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)

    Genre:
    Action, RPG, Open-World

    Platform:
    PlayStation 4, iOS, PC, Android, PlayStation 5

    Publisher:
    HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)

    ESRB:
    T

    Multiplayer:
    Online Co-Op

    Summary:
    From the creators of Honkai: 3rd Impact comes Genshin Impact, an open-world action-adventure RPG where players embark on an ever-expanding journey across unique lands. Players assume the role of the “Traveller,” a protagonist who survives a great battle against a powerful god and is separated from their sibling in the aftermath. Awoken by a small flying character named Paimon, the Traveler embarks on a quest to find their sibling and restore their lost memories in an unfamiliar world. Players can add new teammates they meet through the storyline via a gacha system. Characters roll out in patches but are never added permanently to a poll so that new team members will rotate in and out depending on the current patch. Gameplay consists of embarking in teams of four and engaging in fast-paced action RPG combat along with Zelda-like world traversal, from gliding, climbing, swimming, and sprinting. New events are launched with every patch, and unique gameplay modes and mini-games are added with each iteration.