Xbox fans have been waiting a long time for Genshin Impact to arrive, and finally got a confirmed release date for Series X/S at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024.
Genshin Impact is one of the most successful gacha titles on the market, with a dedicated player base on PlayStation, PC, and mobile. However, Xbox fans have been watching from the sidelines since its 2020 launch.
With a wealth of content including free and banner-exclusive characters, different regions to explore, and regular updates, it’s no wonder the HoYoverse game is so celebrated, and it won’t be long until Xbox Series S/X players can jump in.
Genshin Xbox Series X/S release date
Genshin Impact will be coming to Xbox Series S/X on November 20, 2024. This was confirmed at the end of the Natlan Gameplay trailer shared at Gamescom Opening Night Live:
The port is landing on the same day as the new version 5.2 update, so Travelers will have plenty of exciting content to dive into.
The gacha game will also be making its way to Game Pass, so subscribers can jump into the world of Teyvat at no extra cost this November.
Xbox Wire has also confirmed that the Xbox edition “will receive the same gameplay, cross-play, and cross-progression functions that other players experience.”
This means those on Series X/S can enjoy co-op with friends on other devices, and carry over progress between platforms.
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Pre-order content
Alongside its listing on the Xbox store, a $9.99 bundle is also available to purchase which comes with some exclusive items.
Anyone who pre-orders the bundle will receive the following:
- Hero’s Wit ×15 (Advanced character XP material)
- Mystic Enhancement Ore ×20 (Advanced weapon enhancement material)
- Acquaint Fate ×2 (Wishing item)
- Mora ×150,000 (Currency)
- Hero’s Wit ×15 (Character XP material)
- Mystic Enhancement Ore ×20 (Weapon enhancement material)
- Rainbow Macarons ×10 (Food Item)
It may have taken over four years for Genshin to arrive on Xbox but it’s not long to wait now.
Wind Glider gift
To celebrate Genshin launching on Xbox, HoYoverse have prepared a special gift for players: the “Wings of Fate’s Course Intertwined” Wind Glider.
The item will be available for all Xbox Series S/X players to claim from November 20, 2024 when the 5.2 update launches alongside the port. You’ll need to reach Adventure Rank 2 before you can redeem it from your in-game mail however.
When you’ve redeemed the Wind Glider, you can equip it via the “Dressing Room” tab on the main menu which is accessed by clicking on the clothes hanger icon just next to the character Level Up button on the bottom right-hand side of the page.
For more content on the game, check out all the codes you can redeem, how to play Genshin on Steam Deck, every character’s age & height, and our tier list.