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Genshin Impact

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Genshin Impact - How to Download on PC, Mobile, and PlayStation

Check out how to download Genshin Impact on different devices such as Windows PC, Android and iOS mobile devices, PS4 and PS5, Mac, and Nintendo Switch.

How to Download Genshin Impact

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How to Download on Windows PC

Official Website

How to Download on Official Site
1 Go to the Official Website.
2 Select the Windows option.
3 Install the game.

Epic Games Store

How to Download on Epic Games
1 Go and log in to the Epic Games Store.
2 Search Genshin Impact.
3 Select Get the to download game then Install it.

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How to Download on Android Devices

How to Download on Android Devices
1 Open the Play Store.
2 Search Genshin Impact.
3 Press on Install to download the game.

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How to Download on iOS Devices

How to Download on iOS Devices
1 Open the App Store.
2 Search Genshin Impact.
3 Press on Get to download the game.

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How to Download on PlayStation 4 and 5

How to Download on PS4 and PS5
1 Open the Store.
2 Search Genshin Impact.
3 Select Genshin Impact and then download the Game.

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How to Download on Mac

Genshin - How to Download Genshin on Mac
You cannot officially play Genshin Impact for the Mac, but you can use GeForce NOW or Boot Camp Assistant to play Genshin Impact via Windows 10!

Can you Play Genshin Impact on Mac?

GeForce NOW

Genshin on GeForce NOW

How to Play on Mac with GeForce NOW
1 Open the GeForce NOW app.
2 Login as a subscribed member.
3 Search for Genshin Impact.
4 Run the game. No need to download it!

How to Play in GeForce NOW

Boot Camp Assistant

Genshin with Boot Camp Assistant

How to Download on Mac with Boot Camp Assistant
1 Install Boot Camp Assistant on your Mac.
2 Get latest Windows 10 version through Boot Camp.
3 Boot up your Mac in Windows 10.
4 Download Genshin Impact from the Official Site.

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How to Download on Nintendo Switch

Genshin - Nintendo Switch

There has still been no details on when Genshin Impact will be released for the Nintendo Switch.

Once released, it should be available on the Nintendo eShop.

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How to Download Genshin Impact for Xbox

Genshin - Mac Support
As of right now, there has been no announcement that Genshin Impact will be released for the Xbox consoles.

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Dynamic Character Resolution Setting How to Uninstall Genshin Impact
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