Summary
Genshin Impacthas officially revealed that it will increase the device performance requirements with the release of Version 5.0. HoYoverse’s most popular live service game has a tight update schedule, which allows players to experience new pieces of content every couple of weeks.
SinceGenshin Impactarrived back in September 2020, it has received multiple adjustments that targeted in-game performance along the way, from graphic improvements to reducing overall game size. According to a recent official report, Version 5.0 could introduce some very significant changes to the game’s general performance.
An officialGenshin Impactannouncementhas confirmed that HoYoverse will raise the device performance requirements once Version 5.0 arrives in order to improve the overall visuals and functions of the game. Luckily for many players,Genshin Impactwill keep the same minimum requirements. However, stricter optimization strategies could decrease the resolution and overall visual quality of some in-game objects for players using the affected devices. A lot of Travelers claim that they would gladly see a visual decrease if it would improveGenshin Impact’s FPS performance.
Devices Affected by Genshin Impact’s Performance Requirement Changes
Many fans in the comment section praised HoYoverse’s decision to improve the overall visual quality of the game while keeping the same minimum requirements. However, performance updates in the past have stirred controversy.HoYoverse’s decision to replace the SMAA and TAA anti-aliasing techniqueswith FSR 2.0 in 2022 received major backlash after many complaints that the game’s graphics were actually downgraded.
Genshin Impact Version 5.0 Expectations
There is still time for HoYoverse to review its planned adjustments, considering that Version 5.0 won’t arrive for at least three to four months. Going by HoYoverse’s usual release pattern, Travelers canexpectGenshin Impact5.0 to introduce the long-awaited Natlan region. Even though it’s known as one of the seven major regions, there is not a lot of official information about Natlan other than its ties to the Pyro element.
Travelers can expect the upcoming updates to reveal more details about Natlan and maybe even introduce a new character, similar to how Charlotte appeared in the main storyline a couple of updates before Fontaine officially arrived. Over the last couple of months, credible leakers have revealed that one of Natlan’s first roster additions will be anewGenshin Impactcharacter named Xbalanque. However, the only confirmed Natlan character is the Pyro Archon Murata, also known as the God of War.
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