Genshin Impact

When Did Genshin Impact Come Out? | Initial Release Date and Time

Genshin Impact - Initial Release Date and Time Guide

Genshin Impact was officially released on September 28, 2020, for iOS, Android, PC, and PS4. Find out what time and date the Genshin was released, when it was made, and more details about its first anniversary!

When was Genshin Impact Released?

Genshin Impact Release Date

Genshin Impact Release Date

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

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

Available Platforms

Server Open Time at 10:00 AM UTC+8

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, with players in some western countries able to play starting on September 27th. Refer to the chart below to find when the game was made available in your time zone.

Time Zone Local Release Time
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

Source: Genshin Impact Official News

Mondstadt and Liyue Regions Available on Release

Region Map Guides
Genshin - Mondstadt Location
Mondstadt Guide
Genshin - Liyue Location
Liyue Guide

Two out of the 7 known nations in Teyvat were made available upon Genshin Impact's initial release, Mondstadt, and Liyue. Other areas like Dragonspine and Inazuma were released in later patch updates.

All Nations and Regions of Teyvat

Nintendo Switch Release

Genshin - Nintendo Switch Online
The game supports crossplay between iOS, Android, PC, PlayStation 4, and Playstation 5, and will presumably allow for crossplay with the Nintendo Switch when it is released for that console as well. Release info for Nintendo Switch is still to be determined, so check back for more news!

Nintendo Switch Release Date

Genshin Impact Anniversary Celebrations

3rd Anniversary Events and Rewards

Genshin Impact - Third Anniversary Date for 2023
Genshin Impact's third anniversary falls on September 28, 2023, just in time for Version 4.1 based on the expected patch updates.

Third Anniversary Guide

2nd Anniversary Events and Rewards

Genshin Impact - 2022 Anniversary Date, Rewards, and Events Guide
Genshin Impact's second anniversary was on September 28, 2022 for Version 3.1! Check out the second anniversary events here:

Second Anniversary Guide

1st Anniversary Events and Rewards

Genshin Impact - One Year Anniversary Guides
Genshin Impact celebrated its first anniversary on September 28, 2021, with plenty of events and daily mail rewards for players. Check out all the anniversary details in our guide:

First Anniversary Guide

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Version Updates

Genshin Impact Version Updates and News
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