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

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

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
Mondstadt Guide	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

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 First Anniversary Celebration

1st Anniversary Events and Rewards

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

Genshin Impact Related Guides

All News and Game Info

Latest News & Game Info

List of Game Info Guides

Genshin Impact 3.1 Updates and News

3.1 News Guides
Version 3.1 Livestream	3.1 Livestream Codes
Other 3.1 Codes	2022 Anniversary
Tighnari in Standard Banner	Free Collei from Spiral Abyss
Candace Banner News	Genshin Animation Series
Top-up Bonus Reset
3.1 Maps
Sumeru Map	Deshret Desert
3.1 Characters
Cyno	Nilou
Candace	Venti
Albedo
3.1 Quests
Ch. 3 Archon Quest Pt. 3	Ch. 3 Archon Quest Pt. 4
Cyno Story Quest	Nilou Story Quest
3.1 Weapons
Staff of the Scarlet Sands	Key of Khaj-Nisut
Xiphos' Moonlight	Makhaira Aquamarine
Wandering Evenstar	Missive Windspear
3.1 Enemies
Aeonblight Drake	Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network
Primal Constructs
3.1 Events
Of Ballads and Brews	Hyakunin Ikki Rerun
Wind Chaser	Star-Seeker's Sojourn
Path of Gleaming Jade	Endless Journey

Version 3.1 Release Date and Patch Notes

Genshin Impact 3.0 Updates and News

Version 3.0 News Guides
3.0 Livestream	3.0 Redeem Codes
Sumeru Map Teaser	Sumeru Rainforest Area
Sumeru Desert Area	Sumeru Characters
Dendro Element
3.0 Characters
Tighnari	Collei
Dori	Dendro Traveler
Zhongli Rerun	Ganyu Rerun
Kokomi Rerun
3.0 Quests
Ch. 3 Archon Quest - Pt. 1	Ch. 3 Archon Quest Pt. 2
Tighnari Story Quest	-
3.0 Events
Graven Innocence	Fayz Trials
Tablet Analytics	Lost Riches Rerun
Leyline Overflow Rerun

Version 3.0 Release Date and Patch Notes

Genshin Impact 2.8 Updates and News

Version 2.8 News Guides
2.8 Livestream	2.8 Banners & Dates
2.8 Redeem Codes	Sumeru Teaser
2.8 Characters
Heizou	Kazuha
Klee	Yoimiya
2.8 Skins
Diluc Skin	Fischl Skin
2.8 Quests
Kazuha Story Quest	Heizou Hangout
2.8 Events
Summertime Odyssey	Reminiscent Regimen
Resonating Visions	Evermotion Mechanical Painting
Hidden Strife

Update 2.8 Release Date & Patch Notes

Past Version Updates and News

Gensin Impact Past Version Updates and News
Version 1.1	Version 1.2
Version 1.3	Version 1.4
Version 1.5	Version 1.6
Version 2.0	Version 2.1
Version 2.2	Version 2.3
Version 2.4	Version 2.5
Version 2.6	Version 2.7

All Other News

News and Game Info Guides
Release Date and Time	Mobile and Console Versions
Online Multiplayer	Gameplay and Battle System
List of Controls	System Requirements and File Size
How to Pre-Register	Pre-Launch Rewards
Closed Beta Review	Cross-Platform Play
Cross Saves and How to Save	Get Ready for the Road
Pre-Load Guide	Language Settings
Controller Support for PC and Mobile	Spyware Issues and Official Response
When is the Daily Reset Time?	Free Gifts and How to Redeem Codes
Nintendo Switch Release Date	Available Platforms
Survey with 20,000 Mora Reward	2020/10/22 Server Maintenance Update
Survey with 30,000 Mora Reward (October 22, 2020)	List of Mail Promotions
Geo Resonance and Zhongli Buff Announcement	HoYoverse Rebranding
Funko Pop! Merch	Serenitea Pot Placement Maintenance

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