Previously, HoYoverse studio confirmed that support for the PS4 version will cease from April 8, 2026. Players will be able to continue their adventures on PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile devices.
The explanation raised doubts among the community: Genshin Impact is not considered a technically complex game, especially against the backdrop of major projects like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 still being released on PS4. According to many, Sony is simply using the situation to accelerate the transition of users to PlayStation 5.
Perhaps the company also played a role in HoYoverse's decision itself, as Genshin Impact remains one of the leaders in revenue in Asian markets and regularly receives PlayStation Partner Awards — the latest in 2024.