‘Genshin Impact’ launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 20, complete with extra bonuses to sweeten the deal
Soon, Xbox gamers will finally get to play the popular action-RPG Genshin Impact and snag exclusive recurring bonus content if they subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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What you need to know
In just a few weeks, Xbox players will get a chance to playGenshin Impact, one of the most action-RPGs in recent memory when it officially launches for theXbox Series X|SandXbox Cloud Gamingon November 20, 2024.
When the Xbox version launches, Xbox players will be able to catch up on all of Genshin Impact’s content, from the base game to its next big content update, Version 5.2, “Tapestry of Spirit and Flame,” which launches on the same day.
To celebrate the occasion, HoYoverse has uploaded a trailer showcasing all the exciting new gameplay content Version 5.2 will bring and reveal special information regarding bonus in-game content that will only be available toXboxplayers.
In Version 5.2, players will explore the land of Natlan in search of adventure, uncovering lost history, and preventing deadly conflicts from brewing. Along the way, players will encounter new playable characters to join their roster, discover two new Saurian forms to help assist with exploration, learn more about the cultures of Natlan by interacting with two new tribes, and much more.
The new content Version 5.2 will bring to Genshin Impact shall include the following:
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As for the exclusive Xbox content: When Genshin Impact launches on Xbox platforms, players who reach Adventure Rank of 2 or higher will be able to obtain the ‘Wings of Fate’s Course Intertwined’ Wing Glider item early by logging into the game on Xbox. Do note that the ‘Wings of Fate’s Course Intertwined’ Wing Glider will be available later on other platforms when Version 5.3 launches.
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Additionally, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will receive exclusive recurring bonus item packs whenever a new big content update for Genshin Impact launches. For instance, the item pack bundle Xbox players will receive for Version 5.2 will contain the following items:
To claim the item bundles, you must log into Genshin Impact on Xbox platforms so it will go into your in-game mail box. You will have 365 days to claim your mail and each Microsoft Account can only receive an item bundle’s contents once per version.
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When HoYoverse announced thatGenshin Impact would finally be coming to Xbox consolesback in August 2024, it sent waves across the gaming industry, and for good reason. Genshin Impact is an immensely popular action-RPG that has captured the admiration of critics and fans alike for its high production values, complex narrative and world-building lore, memorable characters, a never-ending stream of free content updates, and an addicting gameplay loop.
I admit I never played Genshin Impact despite its massive popularity due to work and preoccupying my time with other big action game series that require huge time commitments such asMonster HunterandWorld of Warcraft.
However, after reading Mia Skye’sexcellent overview of what makes Genshin Impact so special(and learning thatI don’t even need Xbox Game Pass Core to play it), I’ve decided I’ll finally give this game a shot when it launches on Xbox Series X|S later this month and see just what it so popular to begin.
Will Genshin Impact exceed my and many other Xbox fans' expectations and become one of thebest Xbox gamesof this console generation? Join us on our adventures into Teyvat to find out when Genshin Impact finally launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 20, 2024.
Genshin Impact
Journey across the magical world of Teyvat to find your long-lost sibling, band together with a cast of unforgettable characters, and battle towering foes in HoYoverse’s popular action-RPG, Genshin Impact.
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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander’s expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry’s most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
