Genshin Impact Phasing Out PS4 Support and Increasing PC and Mobile Requirements

Man, Genshin Impact’s got some wild shifts coming up soon. Like, if you’re still rocking a PlayStation 4 for this game, brace yourself. It’s gonna be a no-go zone for Genshin soon. Yeah, MiHoYo, or should I say HoYoverse now—because, honestly, do these names ever settle?—just dropped the bomb earlier this week. And you know what’s funny? I found this out while trying to update my old PS4. Surprise!

Okay, so what’s happening? Basically, hardware’s to blame. Or maybe it’s the app size. Either way, PS4’s waving goodbye to Genshin. PS5 fans, you can chill though. Your shiny new console still gets to have all the fun. But for those of us attached to the old faithful PS4, we’re getting phased out in this three-step drama.

Phase one starts September 10—game’s outta the store. If you snagged it already, no worries, keep that library warm. Fast forward to February 2026, and — get this — your wallet’s staying put because no more in-game purchases. Yup, you heard right, zip.

The grand finale is August 2026, when PS4 gets ghosted entirely. No logging in, no patches, just… zilch. Which feels like an end of an era, really. You ever spend time building something in a game only for it to vanish? Yeah, same energy.

And hey, don’t even get me started on the specs! PCs, mobiles—they’re upping their game too. Not as dramatic as PS4, but still. If your device barely makes the cut now, future you might be in for a bumpy ride. It’s like, why even bother if stuff’s just gonna lag?

Oh, and recently, update 5.8 hit. With warm welcomes for Ineffa and the comeback of Citlali and Mualani. Tried to keep up with all these, but honestly, I was more focused on finding some solid team comps. And don’t even ask me about the codes page—I practically live there.

But hey, whether you roll with PS5 now or stick it out with your trusty, dusty PS4 until its dying breath, remember to enjoy the game. I mean, isn’t that the whole point?