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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 Varesa and Xiao are side by side. Xiao is in black and white.
Genshin Impact 5.5: Should You Pull For Varesa If You Already Have Xiao?
Gaming

Because of the similarities between Varesa and Xiao in Genshin Impact, players may be unsure about whether or not they pull for the new character.

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Genshin Impact's Varesa eats a taco while lightning strikes in the background.
Genshin Impact 5.5 - Release Date, New Characters, Banners, New Map, & Story Updates
Gaming

HoYoverse has revealed most of the details about Genshin Impact 5.5, including its release date, character banners, map updates, events, and more.

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Genshin Impact characters with new version 5.5 images behind them
Genshin Impact Version 5.5 Sets March Release Date, Will Introduce New Volcanic Area
Gaming

Genshin Impact's Version 5.5 arrives in less than two weeks, with a new map to explore, enemy to battle, characters to uncover, and much more.

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Genshin Impact's Iansan poses, ready to attack, next to a Primogem.
Every Genshin Impact 5.5 Livestream Code & Reward
Gaming

You can obtain up to 300 free Primogems and more in-game rewards by redeeming all the Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream codes before they expire.

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Genshin Impact's Emilie smiles in front of the Natlan map.
I'm Sure Genshin Impact 5.5's New Boss Update Will Help Me With Future Challenges
Gaming

A new world boss update will take place with the arrival of Genshin Impact 5.5 which could help all players with their farming challenges.

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Genshin Impact's Arlecchino raises her hand seriously.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: New Boss Combat Event Should Test Everyone's Team Comp Strategies
Gaming

The newest Genshin Impact 5.5 leaks have reported a new boss-centered combat event that should challenge your team comp-building strategies.

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Genshin Impact's Neuvillette looks serious in front of the Spiral Abyss.
I've Seen The Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks, & I'm Convinced The Spiral Abyss Update Will Essentially Block The Best DPS Characters
Gaming

The lineup for Spiral Abyss' Floor 12 starting in Genshin Impact 5.5 has leaked and, if true, it will make some of the best DPS characters unusable.

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Genshin Impact's Skirk speaks.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: Skirk's Early Kit Seems Like A Hoax (But It's Exciting)
Gaming

The first few details about Skirk’s gameplay kit in Genshin Impact have leaked and, as unreliable as the leaks are, they seem exciting.

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Lumine and Aether from Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact: Here's How Big Teyvat Actually Is - But Take It With A Grain Of Salt
Gaming

Genshin Impact's world of Teyvat is a wonderful but confusing place, and though it is described as a massive landscape, it can often feel scaled down.

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Genshin Impact's Varesa looks surprised as she eats a taco.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Livestream: Date, Time, Characters, & What To Expect
Gaming

A lot of leaked information will likely be confirmed during the Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream, which should not take too long to occur.

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Genshin Impact's Kinich is ready to attack.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: World Quest's Finale Soundtrack May Have An Ominous Secret Message
Gaming

A soundtrack from Genshin Impact 5.5’s rumored World Quests has allegedly leaked and it carries a melancholic theme that may hint at a secret.

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Genshin Impact's Zhongli stands seriously in front of a crack in Celestia.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: New World Quest Images Seem To Prove Popular Sky Theory
Gaming

An ongoing fan theory about the sky's veracity in Genshin Impact may gain more material for speculation with the World Quests in Version 5.5.

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Genshin Impact's Mavuika has her arms wide open, with flames behind her.
Genshin Impact 5.5's Leaked NPCs Hint At New World Quests, & What Story They'll Focus On
Gaming

Two new NPCs have leaked for Genshin Impact 5.5 and one of them may be a figure in Natlan’s history, showcasing what the new quests are about.

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Genshin Impact's Arlecchino is surrounded by flames.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: New World Boss Will Require A Specific Team Comp To Face It
Gaming

Details about a new world boss in Genshin Impact 5.5 have leaked and been shared, providing insight into what team comps will be necessary to use.

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Genshin Impact's Varesa and Xilonen pose in Natlan.
Every Genshin Impact 5.5 Character Confirmed & Leaked (Phase 1 & Phase 2 Banners)
Gaming

The character banner structure for Genshin Impact 5.5 has leaked, showcasing not only a focus on Plunging Attacks but an anticipated rerun.

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Genshin Impact's Citlali looks serious next to a Pyroculus.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: Pyroculi In New Natlan Map Area Show How Large The Volcano Will Truly Be
Gaming

A new Genshin Impact 5.5 leak has emerged, showing how many Pyroculi will become available – which hints at the new map area’s immense size.

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Genshin Impact's Varesa looks surprised eating a taco.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: New Saurian Type (Tatankasaur) May Be Hiding A Great Gameplay Mechanic
Gaming

New details about the Tatankasaur, rumored to be a new saurian type in Genshin Impact 5.5, have leaked, and they may hold an important mechanic.

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Genshin Impact's Mavuika stands in front of pools of liquid phlogiston.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: New Natlan Map Feature Will Add Extra Excitement To Exploration (But You Might Hate It)
Gaming

The rumored new map area in Genshin Impact 5.5 may have an environmental hazard mechanic that could enhance general exploration in Natlan.

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Genshin Impact's Varesa looks surprised as she eats a taco next to a Primogem.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: How Many Primogems Are Available In The Next Update
Gaming

An estimation of the Primogems obtainable in Genshin Impact 5.5 has been shared, based on the leaks provided for the patch so far.

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Genshin Impact's Xiao holds his mask in his hand.
Genshin Impact 5.5 New Artifact Set Is Probably Bittersweet News For Xiao Mains
Gaming

A new Artifact set from Genshin Impact 5.5 has leaked and it may become Xiao’s BiS, but that’s actually bittersweet news for players who use him.

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