The open-world adventure gameGenshin Impactwill soon be testing a pre-installation function, which will be available to both mobile and PC players. The testing phase will roll out next month, but the way the process works will be different depending on the platform.
With the introduction of pre-installation forGenshin Impact, players will have a more convenient way to download updates that will let them jump into the game faster. The pre-installation function for the Version 1.3 update will begin on Jul 29, 2025, but there are some things to note. PC players will still be able to play the game while pre-installing the game resources, but mobile players will not. It’s recommended that those on mobile platforms find a good stopping point before starting the process.
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To begin testing the new function, PC players will need to update the game’s launcher. After this is done, a “Game Pre-Installation” button will appear next time they boot up the launcher. The easiest way for iOS and Android users to begin pre-installing is to hit the new “Pre-Install Resource Package” icon that will now appear on the title screen. Another slightly more complicated method is available through the Paimon Menu. Now that a pre-installation function is on the way, it will make this2021 New York Game Award-winning titlepotentially even better.
Despite this loss, the developer continues to be dedicated to the game’s core content.Genshin Impacthas been steadily introducing new places to explore, items to collect, and characters to meet. One of the newest groups to join the fray will be the Yakshas, who will become available in February. To hype players and properly get them acquainted with the Guardian Adepti, aYakshas story trailerwas recently released.
There are always new characters being added, and the amount may feel overwhelming to some - especially new players. Resources are required to upgrade them and some characters are objectively better than others. This means players have to be wise when upgrading characters through their constellations, so it’s worth knowing whichGenshin Impactcharacters not to invest in.
Genshin Impactis available now on Android, iOS, PC, and PS4. A PS5 and Switch version is in development.
