Genshin Impact Ends PS4 Support and Increases PC and Mobile Requirements

Alright, here goes nothing—it’s like, imagine one of your favorite games just decides to bail on your old console. Yeah, that’s exactly what’s happening with Genshin Impact. Come next month, if you’re still hugging a PlayStation 4 like it’s some kind of ancient relic, you’re outta luck. No more Genshin Impact downloads. It’s like they woke up and decided, “Nope, not supporting that old thing anymore.”

Right, so the folks over at MiHoYo just made this big announcement that kinda rocked the boat. And naturally, they’re upping the system requirements for anyone still playing on other devices, which feels a bit like saying, “Hey, upgrade or get left behind.”

Anyway – no, wait – first things first: PS4 is getting the boot because of “hardware limitations and platform size.” Fancy talk for it’s not working out anymore. But don’t freak out too much yet! If you’re on PS5, you’re safe. For now.

So here’s the rough timeline: September 10 is D-day when the game goes poof from the PlayStation Store. Existing downloads are fine, though. Guess we have until February 25, 2026, before all those in-game purchases are history. And if you’re still clinging to hope come August 4, 2026—well, that’s when MiHoYo will officially break up with PS4 support. You can’t log in, nothing.

Oh, quick side note – I saw this picture of Ineffa doing some wicked Electro move, and honestly, it looked like something straight out of a sci-fi comic. Very cool.

Meanwhile, the game’s stepping up its demands on PC and mobile hardware. If your device isn’t quite cutting it—well, it’s tough love, because the game might still load up, but you’re gonna feel like you’re walking through molasses. Nobody wants that, right?

So yeah, brace yourself for these changes. And by the way, if you’re a Genshin fan still stuck on update 5.8—you might want to check out those new banner events with Ineffa, Citlali, and Mualani. There’s a guide for building a dream team and even some Genshin codes you might have missed.

That’s the scoop, messy as it is. Try keeping up, and maybe, just maybe, consider an upgrade. Or not. Your call.