Genshin Impact is shaking things up in a big way next month, I mean, really throwing a wrench into the works for some. Especially if you’ve got an older device—yeah, looking at you, PlayStation 4. The game’s just… kind of saying goodbye to it. No more downloads, no more support. It’s like breaking up with an old friend. Weirdly sad, right?
So, yeah, the developer dropped this bombshell earlier, raising the bar for what you need to even play the game everywhere. If your tech’s behind the times, you’re in a bit of a pickle. I don’t get the tech talk much, but they mentioned “hardware performance and platform application size” as the reasons for cutting the PS4 loose. I hate tech jargon, don’t you? Anyway, PS5 folks, you’re safe. Crisis averted for you.
So here’s the scoop in three messy stages. First, come September 10, Genshin’s vanishing from the PlayStation Store. Poof. Gone. But if you’ve downloaded it before, you can still fish it out of your library. Maybe it’s comforting—sort of like finding an old mixtape in a drawer.
Come February 25, 2026, you can kiss in-game shopping goodbye. Seriously. No more shiny new things from the in-game store or the PlayStation Store. Until then, go nuts. Stock up or whatever.
Then, the final curtain falls August 4, 2026. All official support just… ends. No more logging in on your PS4. And patches? Forget about them. The game’s closing its doors. Sort of like a favorite café shutting down. You just can’t go back anymore.
In another twist, they’re making PC and mobile players juggle new specs too. Minimum and recommended specs? Yeah, they’ve shot up. It’s like trying to reach the top shelf without a ladder. Devices below those specs might still run the game—barely. Performance-wise, you’re in for a bumpy ride. Think of it like trying to run marathons in flip-flops. Not fun, right?
Oh, and last week, update 5.8 dropped. Banner events, new stuff with Ineffa, and some old faves coming back. Feels like a mini-reunion. Makes you want to dive back in, doesn’t it? Anyway, if you do, check out our Ineffa build and team tips. They’re fresh out of the oven, just for you.
