Genshin effect players on PS4 will soon have to find a new platform. Developer Mihoyo has confirmed that it will stop supporting the game on Playstation 4 due to hardware limitations and platform application size restrictions. The announcement indicates the end of the availability of updates and in-store for the title on the old console of Sony.
The company said that PS4’s hardware performance and application size limits are the primary reasons behind the decision. While the PS4 version will be discontinued, the PS5 version will continue to operate without changes. Mihoyo has advised players using PS4 to continue using the game to shift to PS5 or other supported platforms.
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Genshin Effect: PS4 Step-Out Plan
Mihoyo has planned a three-step process to phase the game on PS4:
- Game Removal: The game will no longer be available for new downloads at PS4 PlayStation Store from September 10, 2025. However, users who have downloaded earlier can restore it from their libraries.
- Buy delisting: On 25 February 2026, all in-games purchases will be removed from both Playstation Store and PS4 users in-game stores.
- End of support The update support will be completely closed on 8 April 2026. After this date, PS4 users will no longer be able to get login or updates.
Mihoyo has also informed the players that any in-game item has been purchased, but has not been claimed before it is closed. These can be accessed by logging into the game before the final cutoff or through the PS5 version. The progress of the game will take to the supported platforms.
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Genshin effect: updated system requirements on platforms
In addition to PS4 changes, Mihoyo also announced that it would increase the minimum and recommended device specifications for all platforms. These updates will be effective starting with “Velkin Moon’s Song” update.
For Android devices, the game will now require Android 10.0 or higher, SOC requirements with SOC requirements begin with Snapdragon 660 (Adreno 610) or Helio G88 (Mali-G52).
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For iOS devices, the minimum requirement includes iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad Mini (5th generation), iPad air (3rd generations), or iPad (8th generation). Recommended devices include the iPhone 12 series and subsequent models. IOS 13.0 and subsequent versions will be required.
On PC, minimum requirements for OS, CPU and GPU will also be increased. The equipment below these specifications can still run the game, but can reduce display or instability during the game.
