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This phone pushed my Genshin Impact experience to the next level
Genshin Impact's collab with OnePlus is much more than just a collectible
I laid my eyes on Genshin Impact in late 2020. Unfortunately, the Galaxy device I owned at the time, the Samsung Galaxy S10, was barely chugging along to play the game comfortably. It wasn't until a few years ago that I discovered the power of Android gaming phones — how dedicated gaming hardware could shift how a game or an app performs. For example, if you own a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, you won't worry so much about how it handles Genshin Impact, but these phones are over $1300. You can cut that price to almost half by buying a gaming phone, like the Redmagic Pro 9. But not everyone wants to purchase a separate phone for gaming.
OnePlus unveils its hot new Genshin Impact collab at MWC
The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition is now available for pre-order
Many surprises are revealed at the world's biggest mobile show, known as Mobile World Congress (MWC). This year at MWC, OnePlus has announced the long-awaited official collaboration between the company and Genshin Impact. If you've followed Genshin Impact's Special Program, you know we've been anticipating the release of a new OnePlus phone, thanks to Da Wei's (CEO of HoYoverse) brief teaser during the Version 4.4 Special Program. During the stream, Da Wei hinted about an upcoming phone that will "give Travelers a more immersive experience when playing on mobile devices." He later iterated that the team has extensively worked with OnePlus to optimize device performance while playing Genshin Impact, "including accelerated loading, backend network keep-alive, and optimized power consumption."
How many Genshin Impact characters are available? (Feb 2024)
Is this game's Pokédex getting out of hand?
Getting into Genshin Impact post-launch isn't as challenging as you might think. Genshin Impact is among the best gacha games, and it's available on Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and even Windows. If you plan to play Genshin on the mobile app, however, you may want to invest in a solid gaming phone.
How to manage your storage space in Genshin Impact
Don't run out of storage for playing Genshin Impact — here's how to shrink down the size of the app
Downloading Genshin Impact lets you double dip in enjoying one of Android's best games while providing some of the top Android phones with an excellent benchmark test. But installing the app comes at a steep price, and that's our device's storage space. Even with internal storage growing with each new generation of modern-day phones and tablets, it becomes difficult to match the game's sizable updates since arriving in Inazuma during Version 2.0 and journeying in Sumeru during Version 3.0. Now, as we keep diving into Fontaine (Version 4.0), we can no longer sweep the problem under the rug.
Genshin Impact guide: How to reach the city of Inazuma
This isolated archipelago isn't easy to reach, so here's what to do
Even after an astronomical successful launch period, HoYoverse's Genshin Impact still holds a seat as one of the best Android games on our mobile devices. Genshin Impact is a beautifully polished free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that successfully sets the standards for top gachas to play on your Android gaming phone. And despite the competitive live service market, HoYoverse continues to churn out some substantial updates (patches) every six weeks. It's also rumored that HoYoverse has cooked up a ten-year roadmap for this title.
How to unlock more characters in Genshin Impact and expand your team
Genshin Impact shines when there's a colorful cast of characters to join you on your adventures
HoYoverse's Genshin Impact, one of Android's best games and highly engrossing Android gacha, provides a polished open-world experience on multiple platforms. And with the game's exceptionally high budget for its gameplay and graphics, Genshin Impact is also the go-to performance test for most top-of-the-line Android gaming phones.
Genshin Impact is turning 3, and the anniversary celebration is underwhelming
There's still no free standard 5-star character, even after three years
Genshin Impact, one of Android's best games and an impeccable gacha, is turning three. Unlike the first anniversary back in 2021, no one's pointing pitchforks at HoYoverse over this year's celebration. But it doesn't mean everyone is gleaming with enthusiasm and excitement over Genshin Impact's third birthday, either.
How to uninstall Genshin Impact
Learn how to uninstall Genshin Impact and its associated files on Android
Exploring the best open-world games on Android can take you hundreds of hours. So can going to the magical world of Teyvat in Genshin Impact. As such, you might want to take a break, and the best way to do that could be going cold turkey: by uninstalling the game from your device.
Honkai: Star Rail brings a sci-fi twist to the wildly successful Genshin Impact formula, out now
This sci-fi gacha game will satisfy many Genshin fans
Honkai: Star Rail is out now, boasting massive open worlds, sci-fi themes, and, as we would expect from developers HoYoverse, gacha mechanics. The developers of the hit RPG Genshin Impact are aiming to replicate their winning formula, and from what we saw when we first got our hands on it, Honkai: Star Rail is on the right track.
Genshin Impact guide: How to navigate the Genius Invocation card game
Where to get started on the biggest new mode, Genshin Impact's trading card game
Genshin Impact has been a wild ride, from exploring the luscious lands of Sumeru to experiencing an emotionally touching story with the featured Archon quest. But given how Genshin Impact is still one of the best gacha games, always constantly pushing boundaries on high-end Android phones, we shouldn't expect anything less. But, of course, the fun isn't over, either. Genshin Impact ended 2022 on a high note by delivering the biggest game mode since launch: Genshin Impact's Genius Invocation trading card game (TCG). Below we've outlined how to get started on Genshin Impact's TCG and upcoming expansions. However, if you're new to the game, we also have all the details to reach Sumeru; this way, no one gets left behind.
Genshin Impact 3.1 roadmap — Celebrate the second anniversary and the arrival of Deshret
Taking a look at what's coming ahead in version 3.1
The largest update of the year recently rolled out for Genshin Impact, where you'll travel to the foreign lands of Sumeru, access the newest Dendro element, and enjoy a substantial expansion on the Archon quest. The Genshin Impact 3.0 update was only the beginning; we still have more surprises coming. So we've compiled a short guide covering what's included in version 3.1. This way, you'll know exactly what to expect from Genshin Impact 3.1, including what the next juicy installment of Sumeru and the anticipated second anniversary of one of Android's best gacha games will bring. Just don't forget to grab your favorite Android phone and get ready to ride the wave of the newest update starting September 28th.
Genshin Impact 3.0 guide: How to navigate the Sumeru update
Genshin Impact 3.0: Say goodbye to Inazuma, say hello to Sumeru
The wait for getting to Sumeru is finally over. After a full year of playing through Inazuma in Version 2.0, we can finally expect to explore a plethora of updates to the game, including new content, optimizations, and features. Downloading the update is just the first step, and ensuring you have a well-equipped Android phone to handle the incoming content is the next step (you have to enjoy the content, after all). But every new journey requires a roadmap, so Android Police is here to help by showing you what's coming up in Genshin Impact 3.0 by teaching you how to navigate your way to Teyvat's upcoming chapter.
Genshin Impact Version 2.8 Summer Fantasia: How to take part in the summer festivities
We're heading back to the Golden Apple Archipelago, featuring new events, new story, and a new cast of characters
Summer is here in Genshin Impact, and there's no better way to celebrate than by going on a trip to a paradise full of wonder, mystery, and of course, partake in summertime shenanigans with some of your favorite characters, all right before we head off to a new region. This means it's time to reveal what's new, how to participate in the main seasonal event Summertime Odyssey, and wipe the new limited-time Golden Apple Archipelago clean before it disappears again.
Since its launch in late 2020, Genshin Impact has effectively taken over the internet and the world of mobile gaming in particular. It's one of those games that hit the market at just the right time, allowing it to become insanely popular almost overnight. The massive open-world RPG adventure and its free-to-play model certainly help the overall package. That, along with the surprising amount of content, an exciting story, and an impressive roster of characters, makes it a standout game without question.
Genshin Impact has reportedly pulled in a stunning $3 billion on mobile so far
The game is averaging $1 billion every six months
The highly-popular gacha collection game Genshin Impact launched on mobile, PCs, and consoles in 2020 and has seen resounding success for the last two years despite its free-to-play gacha underpinnings (or perhaps because of). To say the game has been racking up moolah since its release is an understatement, as it's easily one of the best Android games around. Well, the digital analytics platform Sensor Tower recently reported the game earned a whopping $3 billion on Android and iOS. That's a heck of a lot of waifus sold worldwide, no doubt about it.
Genshin Impact 2.0 brings cross-save functionality along with a brand new region, out now
PlayStation players will finally have access to cross save
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One of the things that makes open-world anime RPG Genshin Impact so popular is that it saves your progress between play sessions on PC, Android, and iOS. That makes its adventure seamless no matter where you're playing...with the notable exception of console players on the PS4 and PS5. Beginning with version 2.0, PlayStation players will finally be able to play on the same character and save file across all platforms.
The best Google Play Store apps and games of 2020 have been announced
Wellbeing and entertainment apps came out on top, unsurprisingly
Every year, Google asks Play Store users to vote for their favorite apps, and that's no different for 2020 — the contest was open through November 23. Now the company has announced which developers won the sought-after user award and has also revealed which apps and games have received trophies from Play Store editors.
Genshin Impact is the new benchmark for free-to-play mobile games, out now
Quality graphics, an actual story, and a large open world worth exploring
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play RPG that has been frequently compared to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, thanks to a similar cell-shaded art style. As you would expect, many gamers have been eagerly anticipating the release of Genshin Impact, and now that it's here, it would seem the wait was actually worth it. Sure, this is a free-to-play release. It's also a gacha game. So all of the typical underpinnings of F2P titles are here. Thankfully genuine care was taken to craft an enjoyable game that doesn't teeter too far into pay-to-win territory, resulting in a game that's not only worth playing but elevates the F2P field by setting a high benchmark that's going to be tough to beat.
Genshin Impact is a gorgeous open-world Zelda-like now available for pre-registration
Official release planned for September 28
It's no coincidence that Genshin Impact looks a heck of a lot like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, thanks to its colorful graphics and open-world design. Of course, this parallel is easy to draw when the developer miHo Yo utilizes screenshots that were clearly inspired by Breath of the Wild, and so the hype for this title has been building. Luckily miHo Yo has just announced that Genshin Impact will arrive on Android, iOS, and PC on September 28th, and even better, you can pre-register on the Play Store starting today.