At gamescom opening night, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, developers HoYoverse announced major updates and cross-overs for their games, among which one of the most significant ones was the announcement of the Genshin Impact Xbox version.
Yes! You heard us right! The critically and commercially triumphant masterpiece of a title from HoYoverse, Genshin Impact, is coming to Xbox Series X and S on November 20, 2024.
.@GenshinImpact is coming November 20 GENSHIN IMPACT IS COMING NOVEMBER 20 that is all. https://t.co/4amZlpM3v7 | #gamescom2024 pic.twitter.com/S5xgyWu90t
— Xbox (@Xbox) August 20, 2024
The game will be accessible via the Xbox Game Store and Gamepass. That being said, two editions will be available to the players. The first one is the regular free-to-play edition, and the second one is the Genshin Impact Xbox Pre-Order Bundle, which costs $9.99 and includes the following rewards:
- Advanced Character EXP Material: Hero's Wit ×15 (Pre-order bonus)
- Advanced Weapon Enhancement Material: Mystic Enhancement Ore ×20 (Pre-order bonus)
- Wishing Item: Acquaint Fate ×2
- Currency: Mora ×150,000
- Character EXP Material: Hero's Wit ×15
- Weapon Enhancement Material: Mystic Enhancement Ore ×20
- Food Item: Rainbow Macarons ×10
You can currently Wishlist the game or purchase the Pre-Order bundle through the Xbox Store listing. Lastly, for players wondering about Cross-play—it will be available, and you will be able to continue your current account on Xbox or the Xbox account on different platforms, granted you are using the same HoYoverse account.
That sums up everything you need to know about Genshin Impact's arrival on Xbox Series X and S.