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Genshin Impact first launched on September 28, 2020. Check out the release dates and times for Genshin Impact, the platforms it is available on, and details about its anniversary in this guide!

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When Did Genshin Impact Came Out?

Released on September 28, 2020

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Release Date September 28, 2020
Release Time 10:00 AM (UTC+8)

Genshin Impact was released on September 28, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. (UTC+8). It is a free, online, open-world gacha game developed by HoYoverse and made available for iOS, Android, PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5!

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As of April 8, 2026, Travelers will no longer be able to log in to Genshin Impact on PS4. This is due to hardware performance limitations and platform application size.

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Genshin Impact had a worldwide release at the same time for all players. This means that players around the world first experienced the game at different times of day depending on their time zones.

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Eastern Daylight Time (US) 10:00 PM, September 27th
Pacific Daylight Time (US) 7:00 PM, September 27th
British Standard Time (UK) 3:00 AM
Japan Standard Time 11:00 AM
Australian Eastern Daylight Time 1:00 PM
New Zealand Daylight Time 3:00 PM

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Genshin Impact was released on Xbox on November 20, 2024, for the the Xbox Series X and S. It was available at the same time when Version 5.2 came out!

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The release date information for Genshin Impact for Nintendo Switch has not been officially announced, so stay tuned for more updates!

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Genshin Impact - 2026 Sixth Anniversary Date and Rewards

Genshin Impact celebrates its sixth anniversary on September 28, 2026, along with Version 7.1. Travelers can enjoy a bunch of free rewards, such as free 5-Star exclusive and standard characters, primogems, and many more!

2026 Sixth Anniversary Date and Rewards

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