Genshin Impact has been a breakout hit since its release in 2020. With the constant stream of content, a vast open world to explore, and a lot of story lore and characters to learn about, the game keeps providing players with a reason to continue progressing.
The game is available on multiple platforms, such as the PlayStation 4, PC, and on mobile devices, which makes it accessible to lots of players with different preferences. The mobile, PC, and PlayStation versions vary a bit, and everyone has their favorite, but the mobile app version of Genshin Impact is perhaps the best way to enjoy the game. Here are eight reasons why.
8 Adjustable Graphics Settings
Mobile players are in for a treat in the Genshin Impact settings menu. Under a graphics menu tab, players can find a variety of different options relating to the quality of Genshin Impact's visuals, along with a helpful bar that lets you know if you're pushing your device to the limit.
Players can customize everything from frame rate, lighting, crowd sizes, and texture quality, all with a few taps. If you're keen on saving battery, or if you intend to push your device to the limit and get the most beautiful gameplay experience possible, you can do that on the mobile version of the game, as this is lacking in the PlayStation 4 version.
7 Cross-Platform Saves
If you play Genshin Impact on the PlayStation 4, your game progress is tied to your PlayStation Network account. This means that you can only continue to play on the PlayStation and can't continue your game on mobile or PC if you ever decide to. This can be a major drawback for fans who need flexibility in their gaming and can't always depend on one machine.
Fortunately, the mobile version of Genshin Impact has cross-platform saves. You can simply log into your Mihoyo account on PC with the same credentials as your mobile account, and you'll continue right where you left off.
6 Smaller File Size
Genshin Impact is a large game with multiple characters, fully voiced cutscenes, and a huge world to explore. So, it should come as no surprise that the game's file size is also rather large. On PC, the game requires about 30GB of available space on your drive, which might be more than some players are able to set aside.
However, the mobile versions of the game are somewhat smaller, around 10GB, which may make it easier to download for players with slower internet connections and also just amounts to less storage taken up on your device.
5 Portability
For both the PC and PlayStation 4 versions of Genshin Impact, players would almost always require a constant power source. On PC, it would be possible to play Genshin Impact on a laptop, but it wouldn't be as easy or as convenient as playing on a phone or tablet.
The mobile version of Genshin Impact is the most portable way to enjoy the game. Whether it's on your phone or on a tablet, the portability of these systems allows for convenience, which can be a huge deciding factor in picking your platform of choice.
4 Easier To Grind For Materials And Commissions
A lot of Genshin Impact's in-game rewards take work to unlock, and if you want to get the most out of the game, you need to focus on doing daily commissions and working through the many quests that the game offers.
Besides this, there's also the whole world of Genshin Impact to explore and story quests to complete. With the mobile version, however, grinding the daily commissions and completing other daily tasks becomes easier. You can complete them wherever you are, and save the more exciting content to experience on your PC by logging in with the same account.
3 Controller Support For iOS
One of the major gripes of mobile gaming tends to be the concept of having to play with touch controls. Touch controls can be unwieldy, uncomfortable, and dissatisfying for many players. Controlling archer characters in Genshin Impact can be especially difficult with touch controls.
However, in a recent update, Genshin Impact added controller support for the iOS version of the game. What this means is that you can simply pair any Bluetooth controller, such as a DualShock 4, to your iOS device, and play the game. Controller support makes the game much more fun to play on iPhones and iPads, which also provide bigger screens to properly enjoy the game's lush vistas.
2 You Have Access To Events That PS4 Users Miss Out On
Occasionally, Mihoyo hosts web events where players can log onto Mihoyo's website and claim daily rewards, including Primogems, EXP materials, and Mora. These materials can be hard to come by in the game and usually involve some degree of farming, so having reward events online is a welcome event.
However, players have noted that these events are only accessible to mobile and PC players, leaving PS4 players in the dust. This is unfortunate, but important to note if you're considering playing on mobile or PS4, as it may be easier to rack up game rewards when playing on mobile.
1 Mobile Is The Most Versatile Form Of The Game
If you're the sort of person who's out and about, or if you just don't get the opportunity to game in a specific place very often, the mobile form of Genshin Impact is ideal for you. On mobile, you're presented with options that let you tailor the game to your preference, from choosing your graphics settings to deciding whether you want to play with a controller or use touch controls.
As mentioned earlier, the mobile version lets you fully experience the game and its story and world, and also lets you partake in online reward promotions. Plus, you can continue your game where you left off by logging in to your account on a PC to continue playing on a big screen or with better visuals. Not only is it portable, but it's also versatile.