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Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is an online, open-world, action RPG from the creators of Honkai 3rd Impact. In the game, players assume the role of the Traveller, a powerful being separated from their sibling during an intense battle. Stricken with amnesia and lost in a new world, players will guide their hero with the help of their new companion, Paimon, through the world of Teyvat.

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Genshin Impact
RPG
Action
Adventure
Gacha
Open-World
Systems
phone transparent PC-1
9/10
9.5/10
Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 87%
Released
September 28, 2020
ESRB
T for Teen - Fantasy Violence, Alcohol Reference
Developer(s)
HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
Publisher(s)
HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5, Xbox

ESRB
T for Teen - Fantasy Violence, Alcohol Reference
Genshin Impact's Ifa smiles gently.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks: Ifa's Materials Can Be Pre-Farmed, But One Item Will Be A Huge Problem
Gaming

The materials needed to fully upgrade Ifa in Genshin Impact 5.6 have leaked, and you can already start pre-farming most of them, except one.

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Genshin Impact's Escoffier smirks while holding an ice knife.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks: You Can Pre-Farm Escoffier's Materials, But There's One Item You Need To Be Wary Of
Gaming

All of Escoffier’s Ascension and Talent materials in Genshin Impact 5.6 have leaks and most can be pre-farmed, but one item can be concerning.

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Genshin Impact's Ifa smiles and extends his arm outward.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks: Ifa's Kit Proves He'll Be An Unreliable Healer For Endgame Content
Gaming

All the details about Ifa’s kit in Genshin Impact 5.6 have leaked, indicating that he will be a healer in team comps – though his healing may be poor.

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Genshin Impact's Ganyu seems ready to doze off.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks: New Weekly Boss Confirms The Cryo Meta Is Finally Here
Gaming

New details about the rumored weekly boss from Genshin Impact 5.6 have been leaked, hinting at the long-awaited arrival of the Cryo meta.

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Genshin Impact's Best Characters You Need to Unlock
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With a plethora of characters to pull in Genshin Impact, here's our list of top ones to unlock.

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Genshin Impact's Escoffier smirks as she wields ice knives.
After Seeing Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks, Escoffier's Kit Is Exactly What We've Needed For Years
Gaming

All the details about Escoffier’s gameplay kit in Genshin Impact 5.6 have leaked, hinting at what may be a much-needed Cryo sub-DPS character.

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Genshin Impact's Wriothesley poses, adjusting his wrist bandage.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks Show New World Boss May Require A Specific Team Comp To Beat It
Gaming

New leaks about the rumored world boss in Genshin Impact 5.6 have emerged, and the opponent may require a specialized team to contain its damage.

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Genshin Impact's Navia and Kinich pose next to each other.
Every Genshin Impact 5.6 Character Confirmed & Leaked (Phase 1 & Phase 2 Banners)
Gaming

Genshin Impact 5.6’s character banner lineup may have leaked, hinting at two new characters and promising rerun choices for team comps.

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Genshin Impact's Yelan smiles holding a present next to her face.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks: New Free Event Weapon Explained
Gaming

A new free event weapon has leaked for Genshin Impact 5.6, and while it may initially seem good, it could be a worse option than some 3-star bows.

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Genshin Impact's Wriothesley smiles gently.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks: New Imaginarium Theater Buff May Be A Test For A New (& Unexpected) Elemental Reaction
Gaming

There are rumors about a new buff in Genshin Impact 5.6’s Imaginarium Theater that may highlight two elements that don’t interact with each other.

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Genshin Impact's Lisa holds a book and hushes the viewer.
Genshin Impact 5.6's New Weekly Boss Leaks Prove The Update Will Be A Strange One
Gaming

New Genshin Impact 5.6 leaks have revealed an weekly boss, but there may be more about their inclusion than what it may initially seem.

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Genshin Impact's Kinich gets ready for combat in Natlan.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks: New World Boss & Map Expansion Already Seem Like A Prelude To Mare Jivari
Gaming

A new world boss and a map extension to Natlan have been leaked for Genshin Impact 5.6, and they may connect to the anticipated Mare Jivari.

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Genshin Impact's Vivid Notions catalyst floats next to Varesa, who poses in her Nightsoul's Blessing state.
Genshin Impact: How To Get Vivid Notions & Best Characters
Gaming

Vivid Notions is complicated to get, but its acquisition process is quite simple – and it could serve various characters depending on your team.

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Genshin Impact's Skirk speaks.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Leaks: New Character May Be Preparing For Skirk's Release
Gaming

A character originally leaked as Akkefi, has been allegedly renamed to Escoffier, and she may provide for Skirk in Genshin Impact.

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Genshin Impact's Iansan smiles, ready for combat.
Genshin Impact: Best Iansan Builds (Weapons, Artifacts, Team Comps, Stats)
Gaming

Using Iansan’s optimized build in Genshin Impact could significantly enhance her presence as a unit who provides ATK buffs for the team comp.

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Genshin Impact's Varesa is surprised eating a taco, while lightning falls in the background.
Genshin Impact: Best Varesa Builds (Weapons, Artifacts, Team Comps, Stats)
Gaming

Adequately building Varesa in Genshin Impact can improve her presence as an Electro Plunging Attack DPS in teams and against enemies on the field.

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Genshin Impact's Xianyun and Varesa pose next to each other.
Genshin Impact 5.5: Should You Pull For Varesa Or Xianyun?
Gaming

Varesa and Xianyun will appear in Genshin Impact 5.5’s Phase 1 banners, and choosing between them requires knowing their kits and where they fail.

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Belle, Stelle and Aether all posing.
The Case For A Subscription Service In Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, & Zenless Zone Zero
Gaming

How a new service model for the hit HoYoverse gacha games could solve many of the community issues, while still allowing for the profit to roll in.

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Genshin Impact's Iansan poses for combat while smiling.
Genshin Impact: All Iansan Ascension & Talent Materials
Gaming

Farming Iansan’s materials in Genshin Impact is a vital part of the process of unlocking all of her potential as a character in team comps.

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Genshin Impact's Varesa is surprised eating a taco.
Genshin Impact: All Varesa Ascension & Talent Materials
Gaming

To fully unlock Varesa’s potential as a DPS in Genshin Impact, you’ll need to invest some time into farming her Ascension and Talent materials.

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