After three years since its initial launch, Genshin Impact, one of the most renowned titles in HoYoVerse, will finally see its arrival on Xbox consoles.
Since its introduction in 2021, the game has been available on mobile, PC, and PlayStation 5, but November 20, 2024 will mark its arrival on Xbox Series X|S. This revelation has caused a great stir among fans of the game, who have been waiting for a long time for the opportunity to enjoy it on their Xbox consoles.
HoYoVerse has made it official that Xbox Series X|S players will be able to join the adventure. Although Xbox One users will have to use Xbox Cloud Gaming to access the game, since it will not be available natively in that version. To do so, it will be essential to have an active subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Exclusive packs for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers
From day one, those who have said subscription will be able to enjoy exclusive content within the game, which adds an additional incentive both for those who are already immersed in the Genshin Impact universe and for those who are new to it. Although details about the content of these packs have not been revealed, it is speculated that they could include everything from Protogems to rare or consumable items.
It should be noted that, although access to Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One requires a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, Genshin Impact continues to be a free game. This means that it will not be necessary to have Xbox Game Pass Core (previously known as Xbox Live Gold) to take advantage of the multiplayer features.
A HoYoVerse spokesperson clarified that they do not intend to market the game’s social interactions.
Genshin Impact
Since its debut, Genshin Impact has been one of the most influential and successful games in the gacha genre.
Its combination of a vast open world, deep narrative, and constant updates has kept players captivated.
New areas and characters are added periodically. These characters are not mere superficial additions, but have elaborate stories, distinctive abilities, and roles within the dynamics of the game, being decisive for the development of the games.
The future of Genshin Impact on Xbox
While the launch of Genshin Impact on Xbox Series X|S is historic for HoYoVerse, questions still persist about what the future might hold.
For example, the developers have not given details on whether other games from the company will follow the same path and eventually come to Xbox.
The reception of Genshin Impact on this new platform could be the beginning of the decision to bring more titles to Xbox consoles. Performance data and player reaction will likely influence the company’s future decisions.
For now, Genshin Impact fans can eagerly anticipate November 20, 2024, when they will finally be able to delve into the vast world of Teyvat from their Xbox Series X|S consoles, complemented by exclusive packages for those subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.