Developer miHoYo has announced a PS5 port for the F2P co-op RPG Genshin Impact . The new trailer shows familiar scenes with sleek visuals. But what makes this version better than the PS4 version?
Update April 18: It is now known that the PS5 version will be released alongside Patch 1.5.
Here’s what it’s about: A new trailer announced an optimized version of Genshin Impact for PlayStation 5. This version is said to receive several upgrades over the older PS4 version.
The video features some scenes from the story of Genshin Impact. These are from the announced version for PS5.
You can watch the trailer here:
The improvements of the PS5 version
These are the announced features: Besides fancier graphics in the form of better textures, the developers also promised significantly faster loading times. There is also talk of a “sharp 4K resolution”. The DualSense controller will also be supported.
While the PS4 version already has its advantages when played on PS5, the upgrade is expected to enhance the gaming experience further. According to developers, the PS5 is the ideal platform and they wanted to achieve the best results.
When will the PS5 version be released? miHoYo has mentioned “Spring 2021” as the release window. Players can expect the release to be sometime in April or May.
What is Genshin Impact? It is a free-to-play online co-op RPG for PC, PS4, and mobile. The game features a huge open world. You initially take on the role of the “Traveler”, the main character of the story. With this character, you journey through the vast world of Teyvat.
You then choose from various classes and characters, explore the world, complete quests, and can engage in various activities. You can experience all of this alone or with up to three other players, thanks to a cross-play feature across all platforms.
The game is constantly updated with new content, and there is always something happening through events. Genshin Impact also features a real-money shop. Genshin Impact incorporates a so-called gacha system.
What is a gacha system? It is a specific type of monetization for in-game content. You can read more about it in our FAQ on the gacha system – How Pay2Win is it really?
What is currently happening in Genshin Impact? In early March, the last major update, Patch 1.4, was released. This brought the Windblume Festival and allows players to go on special dates with characters.
For the next update, Patch 1.5, there is already plenty of information – Genshin Impact: Everything we know about Update 1.5 – Release, characters, housing
