Genshin Impact Ends PS4 Support and Increases PC and Mobile Requirements

Alright, so get this. Genshin Impact is pulling a fast one on us—and not in the good way. Starting next month, if you’re rocking an older device, you’re out of luck. Specifically, if you’re still gaming on a PS4, you’ll soon be saying goodbye to this epic ride.

So, the other day, they dropped the bombshell: no more Genshin on PS4. Apparently, the hardware’s just not cutting it anymore. Honestly, kinda wild if you ask me. The PS5 still gets to shine, though. Not that it makes me feel any better.

Now, let’s break this down. They’re rolling it out all structured-like. First, mark your calendars for September 10, ’cause that’s when it vanishes from the PlayStation Store. But hey, if you snagged it already, you’re safe for now. Re-downloads are still a thing.

Fast forward to February 25, 2026. That’s when in-game purchases bite the dust. Yep, no more cash splashing in the shop, even if it’s just for a top-up. A little heads-up feels almost too generous, right? But still, snag those goodies while you can.

Then, bam! August 4, 2026. That’s the real endgame. After this, PS4’s a no-go for Genshin. No logins, no patches, nada. It’s like they’re slowly breaking up with us over text.

Meanwhile, they’re cranking up the tech specs for PCs and mobiles. It’s like, yeah, you can still run it below specs, but they basically told us it’ll be slower than a snail on a salt patch. You’ve been warned.

Oh, and side note—update 5.8 just hit! If you’re keeping up, Ineffa’s the big headliner, plus Citlali and Mualani are making a scene again. Honestly, I haven’t even figured out the perfect team setup yet. And thank the stars for those Genshin Impact codes—life savers, am I right?

Anyway, where was I going with this? Oh yeah. Change is coming, y’all. Buckle up.