Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG developed by miHoYo. Set in the fantasy world of Teyvat, players control the Traveler searching for their lost sibling while exploring seven nations, each tied to a different element and ruled by a different god.

Category
Game
Release Year
2020
Origin
China
Tags
open-world
action-RPG
gacha
adventure
fantasy
multiplayer
free-to-play

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Genshin Impact
Aliases
原神, Genshin
Type
Action RPG
Release Year
2020
Status
Active
Origin
China
Region
China

Creation Information

Creator
miHoYo (now HoYoverse)
Publisher
miHoYo/HoYoverse
Original Work
Original Game
Genre
Action RPG, Open World, Gacha

Content Information

Synopsis
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived. Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven 窶・the gods of each element.
Main Characters
Traveler (Aether/Lumine), Paimon, Venti, Zhongli, Raiden Shogun, Nahida, Furina, Mavuika
Setting
Teyvat - A fantasy world with seven nations, each governed by an Archon and associated with an element
Themes
Journey, Discovery, Elemental Powers, Friendship, Loss and Reunion
Target Audience
Teens and adults who enjoy RPGs and anime-style games

Characters

Traveler (Aether)
Protagonist

The male Traveler, a mysterious outlander who fell from the sky. Separated from his sister, he now t...

Protagonist
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Paimon
Companion

A mysterious floating companion who was fished out of the water by the Traveler. She serves as a gui...

Companion
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Venti
ArchonThe Seven (Anemo Archon)Male2600+ years

A bard who roams Mondstadt's streets and taverns. He is actually Barbatos, the Anemo Archon and one of The Seven who pre...

Abilities: Venti's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Venti.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Zhongli
ArchonThe Seven (Former Geo Archon)Male6000+ years

A mysterious consultant at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. He is actually Morax, the Geo Archon and former ruler of Liyue ...

Abilities: Zhongli's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Zhongli.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Diluc
VigilanteUnknown

The owner of Dawn Winery and a former Knight of Favonius. By night, he fights crime as the mysterious 'Darknight Hero' o...

Abilities: Diluc's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Diluc.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Childe
HarbingerUnknown

The 11th of the Fatui Harbingers. Despite his friendly demeanor, he is a formidable warrior who loves the thrill of batt...

Abilities: Childe's Special Ability
Quotes:
""I am Childe.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
""This means everything to me.""
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Media Forms

Mobile Game
Primary platform - iOS and Android
Pc Game
Windows, PlayStation, with cross-platform play
Console Game
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Merchandise
Figures, plushies, soundtracks, art books
Anime
Promotional animations and character trailers
Manga
Official webcomic series

Commercial Information

Revenue
$4+ billion globally
Downloads
100+ million downloads
Market Value
One of the highest-grossing mobile games
Awards
Multiple Game of the Year awards
Licensing
Global distribution across all major platforms

Fan Culture

Fanbase
Massive global community across all continents
Communities
Reddit r/Genshin_Impact, Discord servers, HoYoLAB official community, Twitter fanbase, YouTube content creators
Events
Anniversary celebrations, Version update livestreams, Fan conventions, Community contests
Quotes
"Ehe te nandayo!" - Venti, "Osmanthus wine tastes the same as I remember..." - Zhongli
Memes
Gacha salt, Paimon emergency food, Zhongli broke
Cosplay
Extremely popular at conventions worldwide

Historical Development

Conception
2017 - Initial development began
Development
2017-2020 - 3+ years of development
Announcement
2019 - First revealed at ChinaJoy
Release
September 28, 2020 - Global launch
Milestones
Regular version updates every 6 weeks
Recognition
Became cultural phenomenon
Legacy
Influenced mobile gaming industry standards
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