Free-to-Play Sensation Genshin Impact Will Run at 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5

Update adds new content and optimises for next-gen

by Sammy Barker Tue 10th Nov 2020

Gacha slam-dunk Genshin Impact will run at 60 frames-per-second on the PlayStation 5, courtesy of PS4 backwards compatibility. Chinese developer miYoHo confirmed that it’s “been working to ensure that Genshin Impact will be fully backwards compatible with the new console” on the PlayStation Blog, and added that the release’s new v1.1 update – available today – will include PS5 Game Boost improvements. The PS4 Pro version ran at a largely inconsistent 30 frames-per-second.

The patch will also include new characters, weapons, and various other enhancements and improvements. “We are dedicated to bringing players the best gaming experience possible and are extremely grateful for everyone’s continued patience and support as we continue to create the world of Teyvat,” explained brand manager Jason Chuang. Will you be continuing your journey on PS5? Let us know in the comments section below.

[source blog.playstation.com]

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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mariomaster96
Tue 10th Nov 2020

Maybe I'll play it then, I tried it at release on my base PS4 but those framedrops really turned me off

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Enuo
Tue 10th Nov 2020

Hopefully it also has a more stable connection and/or better load times. I'm really tired of getting booted to the home screen every time I put my PS4 on rest mode.

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andjahiam
Tue 10th Nov 2020

Good thing sony supports chinese spyware that steals all our data

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Ridwaano
Tue 10th Nov 2020

I should have been 120 fps easily! Since it is not heavy on the hardware

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Nepp67
Tue 10th Nov 2020

@andjahiam Keep saying nonsense.

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Jbuggydroid
Tue 10th Nov 2020

I'll keep playing on mobile and pc since cross save is present there. As soon as cross save hits the console version I'll be playing on my PS5

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themightyant
Tue 10th Nov 2020

It's a bloody good game with an awful gacha (lootbox) mechanic.

I've said it before but if they got rid of the gatcha and late game grind, or if it was made by Nintendo, this game would be getting a lot of 9 or 10s and be in contention for game of the year.

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ILikeStake
Tue 10th Nov 2020

I tried the game after all of the good reviews and thought it was fairly boring. It would be better in my opinion if you had a party of characters instead of just swapping between a bunch. The gachas became really in your face quickly too.

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TheFrenchiestFry
Tue 10th Nov 2020

@Nepp67 There was literally a data breach yesterday that the developers didn't even care to address. He isn't bullsh*tting

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Shigurui
Tue 10th Nov 2020

Really looking forward to the 1.1 update. While I hate the gacha I've been hoarding gems for the new banner, don't care about the new characters but I really want some Ningguang dupes for her constellation and the chest finder so I can find some bloody XP books!

@Enuo - Working as intended I'm afraid. Every game with a constant server connection will boot you to main menu in rest mode. Destiny, Warframe, The Division etc all do it. It's not a Genshin Impact only thing.

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Enuo
Wed 11th Nov 2020

@Shigurui Much sad. Very disappoint.

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Shigurui
Wed 11th Nov 2020

@Enuo - Hah, it's a pain I know, especially with the crappy load times. At least it does the Dark Souls thing and puts you back in exactly where you left off. Loading into the game and then having to travel back to the area you were last in would be insulting.

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Milktastrophe
Wed 11th Nov 2020

@TheFrenchiestFry I don't think the breach affects PS4 users though since you don't provide your info to make an account. Doesn't make it better, but at least there's potentially less people affected.

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wiiware
Wed 11th Nov 2020

This game needs cross-save with ios like, ages ago. I want to play this on ps5 but I want to be able to cross-save it with my phone! I really hope sony and mihoyo can make cross-save with ios happen.