Bundle up for this one, folks. Genshin Impact has launched its first map addition and it's not just here for the holidays. The new Dragonspine zone is here to stay and it's quite chilly. Update 1.2 for Mihoyo's open world battler has arrived, adding a new chilly status effect, a new in-game event, and plenty of other changes.
Genshin Impact
Where to find White Iron Chunks in Genshin Impact
White iron chunks are hidden in plain sight.
Genshin Impact Elemental Reactions - all elemental reactions and resonance
Genshin's elements, effects, and reactions.
Genshin Impact specs - can my PC, PS4, or mobile run Genshin Impact?
Genshin Impact's required hardware.
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2 months ago
Genshin Impact version 1.1 adds new characters, reputation system, and more
Good news for those of you who've been grinding Primogems for over a month: Genshin Impact's first big update is out with four new characters to start wishing for. As for updates you don't need to wish for, there's a new city reputation system, new world and story quests, and a chunky list of bug fixes. It's all live today.
3 months ago
Genshin Impact’s first big update confirmed for November 11th
Before Genshin Impact goes ahead and adds a whole new area, it has to finish with the current one. The developers, Mihoyo today confirmed that the main storyline's chapter in Liyue will wrap up with the first major update on November 11th. That'll also add reputation levels with cities, with useful rewards like a portable stove and treasure compass, as well as start the first…
Feature: White iron chunks are hidden in plain sight.
White iron chunks are an important resource in Genshin Impact. They can be used to craft and upgrade weapons, usually ones slightly fancier than your standard 3-star fare. Here’s where to find white iron chunks in Genshin Impact.
Feature: Genshin's elements, effects, and reactions.
Genshin Impact Elemental Reactions – all elemental reactions and resonance
In Genshin Impact, each element has varying effects. Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, Electro, Geo, Dendro, and Anemo will all have different properties which interact with each other in unique ways. Here’s all the elemental reactions in Genshin Impact, and all their effects.
Feature: Genshin Impact's required hardware.
Genshin Impact specs – can my PC, PS4, or mobile run Genshin Impact?
Genshin Impact ain’t a small game. It’s actually pretty darn chunky, and your device might struggle with it if it’s an older one. We’ve put together a quick rundown of the recommended and required specs for the game. Can your PC or Mobile run Genshin Impact?
Feature: How Genshin Impact wishes you a happy birthday.
In Genshin Impact, you’re asked to input your birth date. Does this mean you get presents from Paimon? Maybe she leaves you alone for one damn second on your birthday? Well, we’ve found out what happens on your birthday in Genshin Impact so you know whether or not to lie about it.
Feature: The best characters available in Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact offers the opportunity to gain a whole load of fancy pants characters through using the gacha system by paying for Wishes. Is your cool new anime boy as good as he looks in battle though? It’s hard to say - the rarities for each character don’t necessarily correspond to their quality and stats. With that in mind, here’s our Genshin Impact character tier…
Feature: There's a lot of currencies in Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact has a comical number of different types of currency. Unlike most free-to-play games with multiple currencies, Genshin Impact has a bizarrely large number of ways to buy things in-game. It’s okay though, I’ve got you. Let’s explain all the different currency types in Genshin Impact and what they’re useful for.
Feature: Can you play with your PS4-owning friends?
Does Genshin Impact have cross-platform play and cross-save?
Genshin Impact is available on several platforms, including PC, PS4, and mobile devices, and players are finding the free-to-play Breath Of The Wild-like super fun, especially for the asking price of £0. Still, does Genshin Impact have crossplay?
Feature: How to earn and buy Genshin wishes.
Genshin Impact’s gacha system allows you to use ‘wishes’ to unlock new characters and weapons. They don’t come as easy as you may want though, and if you’re after that specific new party member or fancy piece of kit, you’ll want to gacha as many wishes as humanly possible. Here’s how to get more wishes in Genshin Impact.
Feature: Primogems are the currency you want.
Primogems are one of the most valuable currencies in Genshin Impact. With them, you can purchase all kinds of things, from wishes to refilling your Original Resin, allowing more rewards to be collected. Here’s how to obtain more Primogems in Genshin Impact.
The new free-to-play Breath Of The Wild-like Genshin Impact is getting a new area for you to explore in December. Named Dragonspine, developers Mihoyo estimate it'll arrive in the game on the 23rd, and it'll come with an event linked to the area as well. That's not all, though, because the devs have a bunch more events that they plan on hosting at the same…
Feature: A free Breath Of The Wild 'em up on PC
Against all odds, Genshin Impact is one of the best games of 2020
Genshin Impact has a lot in common with Breath Of The Wild, including the ability to climb any surface, a pocket hang glider, the design of its enemies, and the need to stuff your pockets with cooking ingredients. But rather than criticise it for being derivative, I want to celebrate it for what it gets right - and what it adds - to the formula…
4 months ago
Free-to-play action RPG Genshin Impact is out now on PC, PS4, iOS, and Android and heck, it actually seems pretty enticing. The very Breath Of The Wild-looking fantasy game gives you elemental powers to wield in action combat, a party to build, and a colorful world to explore. Better yet, you can pull your pals on other systems into co-op with cross-platform multiplayer.