HoYoverse has announced that Genshin Impact will no longer support PlayStation 4 (PS4) beginning April 2026. The change is part of adjustments on the platform requirements which will take effect with the upcoming Song of the Welkin Moon version, including raised hardware specifications across Android, iOS, and PC. The PS5 version will remain fully supported.
Due to hardware and storage limitations, the PS4 version will be phased out in three stages.
Genshin Impact PS4 End of Support Timeline
Game Removal (September 10, 2025 at 06:00 UTC+8)
The PS4 version will be delisted from the PlayStation Store. Accounts that have never downloaded the game will no longer be able to do so. Existing users may still re-download it from their library.
In-Game Purchases Delisting (February 25, 2026 at 06:00 UTC+8)
All PS4 purchases will be removed from both the store and in-game shop. Any unclaimed items will remain redeemable until service ends.
End of Update Support (April 8, 2026 at 06:00 UTC+8)
Genshin Impact will officially stop receiving updates on PS4. Logins will be disabled, and only other platforms will support future versions. Unclaimed PS Store purchases will need to be accessed on PS5 or other devices.
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Transition to PS5 and Other Platforms
Players currently on PS4 are advised to transition to supported platforms such as PS5, PC, or mobile to continue accessing new content. Progress will carry over. Starting December 17, 2025, a prompt will periodically appear when opening the game on PS4, encouraging users to bind alternative login methods via the in-game User Center.
In parallel with the upcoming Song of the Welkin Moon version, HoYoverse will raise both minimum and recommended system requirements for the game across Android, iOS, and PC. Devices below the new specs may still be able to run the game but could experience instability, frame rate drops, or crashes.
Android – Minimum:
Snapdragon 660 / Helio G88, ARMv8-A, Android 10+, 4 GB RAM
Recommended: Snapdragon 855 or equivalent, Android 12+, 6 GB RAM
iOS – Minimum:
iPhone 8 Plus / X or later, iPad 5th gen or later, iOS 13+, 3 GB RAM
Recommended: iPhone 12 series or later, Apple A13 chip or higher, 4 GB RAM
PC – Minimum:
Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5 6th Gen / AMD Ryzen equivalent, 8 GB RAM, GT 1050 or Iris Xe
Recommended: Windows 10/11, Intel Core i7 7th Gen / Ryzen 5000 series, GTX 1060 6 GB, 16 GB RAM
Console support will continue on:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
Full details on hardware changes can be found in HoYoverse’s official specification update. For assistance, players are encouraged contact customer support through the Paimon Menu or via email.
Source: Genshin Impact Official X
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