Guide
Is Genshin Impact Still Worth Starting in 2026?
Genshin Impact has years of content. An honest look at starting today: what's great, what's demanding, and who should skip it.
Game
Genshin Impact
HoYoverse's free-to-play open-world action RPG with elemental combat and Adventure Rank progression, on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and mobile.
- PC (Windows)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- iOS
- Android
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About Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is HoYoverse’s free-to-play open-world action RPG. Players explore the world of Teyvat, switch between a party of characters with different elements in real time, and progress an account-wide Adventure Rank that gates story content, difficulty (World Level) and reward quality. It is available on PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android, with cross-platform play and progression. The PlayStation 4 version stopped receiving updates in April 2026.
Beginner
Guide
Genshin Impact Beginner Guide: What Actually Matters When You're Starting Out
Genshin Impact throws a lot at new players at once. Here's what your Adventure Rank, World Level and Resin actually control, and what to prioritize early.
Setup & Performance
Setup
Genshin Impact PC Settings: A Practical Performance Guide
Genshin Impact is GPU-bound on PC, and only a handful of settings actually move the needle. Here's what to change first and what to leave alone.
More Coverage
Guide
Genshin Impact Team Building: How to Actually Build Two Teams That Work
Four strong characters aren't automatically a strong team. The logic behind a Genshin Impact team that works, and two teams for Spiral Abyss.
Guide
Genshin Impact Artifact Farming: A Practical Priority System
Artifact farming can eat unlimited Resin for small returns. Here's how to prioritize which domains and stats are actually worth the grind.
Guide
Genshin Impact Spiral Abyss Explained: What It Is and Why It's Worth Doing
What Genshin Impact's Spiral Abyss actually tests, how it resets, and why it's worth entering even if you don't clear it.