Genshin Impact

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Top Critic Average

87%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
84 / 100
IGN
9 / 10
Game Informer
9.3 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
4 / 5
God is a Geek
8 / 10
IGN Italy
7.7 / 10
Destructoid
7.5 / 10
Creators: Shanghai miHoYo YingTie Technology Co.,Ltd., Shanghai miHoYo YingTie Technology Co.,Ltd. , miHoYo
Release Date: Sep 27, 2020 - PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
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Genshin Impact Trailers

Genshin Impact - State of Play Gameplay Trailer | PS4 thumbnail

Genshin Impact - State of Play Gameplay Trailer | PS4

Genshin Impact Announcement Trailer: The Outlander Who Caught The Wind thumbnail

Genshin Impact Announcement Trailer: The Outlander Who Caught The Wind


Genshin Impact Screenshots

Critic Reviews for Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact's open world and clever combat are fantastic, but its endgame tries way too hard to milk you for cash.

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An incredible open-world and addictive exploration make Genshin Impact anime-zing adventure.

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This is an amazing smorgasbord of exploration, discovery, combat, and customization worthy of your attention – despite the presence of a predatory monetization model

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Genshin Impact offers a very well-made action-RPG as a free-to-play service--though it's not without a few caveats.

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Though the story elements won't be to everyone's taste - and as such, the efforts the game makes to inject a sense of drama and interpretation stakes can fall flat and veer into being completely off-putting - the sheer breadth and scale that Genshin Impact offers means that the brief lows in no way impact on the many lofty highs offered up.

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With a dense open world inspired by Breath of the Wild, Genshin Impact provides hours of free entertainment with its rich combat and deep RPG systems.

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A discreet and relaxing action-rpg, which thanks to its model business manages to be a completely free single player experience.

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Genshin Impact could be a little more lively than it is when leveling, but the beauty of its world helps suck you in. You really can't beat free, so long as you resist the rather tame temptations to spend money.

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Industry Coverage

Rumor: Genshin Impact Leak Teases New Character Skin and Story Quest

Rumor: Genshin Impact Leak Teases New Character Skin and Story Quest

A recent leak from the Genshin Impact community teases which Liyue character will be the next to receive a premium skin in Version 5.3.

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Genshin Impact Officially Introduces New Ochkanatlan Area

Genshin Impact Officially Introduces New Ochkanatlan Area

Genshin Impact reveals a lot of information about a new exciting subregion in Natlan, scheduled to arrive in the upcoming Version 5.2.

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Can Get Exclusive Genshin Impact Rewards

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Can Get Exclusive Genshin Impact Rewards

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can claim special Genshin Impact in-game rewards with every update starting from Version 5.2 onward.

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Genshin Impact Giving Away Free Item to Celebrate Xbox Launch

Genshin Impact Giving Away Free Item to Celebrate Xbox Launch

Genshin Impact reveals a free item for players to claim and other benefits that will be available to celebrate the launch on Xbox.

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