Xbox Release Date (Xbox Series X|S) for Genshin Impact. Guide includes Xbox release date, wishlist, platforms, and more!
Xbox Release Date (Xbox Series X|S)
Genshin on Xbox Releases on November 20, 2024
| Release Date | November 20, 2024 |
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The official release date of Genshin Impact for the Xbox Series X|S was shown in the Natlan Gameplay Trailer. This was revealed during Gamescom 2024.
Natlan Gameplay Trailer
Wishlist Available Now
Players can wishlist Genshin Impact now for the Xbox! There is also a Pre-order Bundle worth .99 that players can avail, which includes Intertwined Fate, Hero's Wit, and other materials.
Wishlist Genshin Impact on Xbox Here!In-Game Rewards
Free Wind Glider for All
| Claiming Period | Xbox Permanently available after Version 5.2 Update on 2024/11/20 Other Platforms Available during Version 5.3 Update on 2025/01/01 until Version 5.4 Maintence on 2025/02/12 |
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| Eligibility | Reach Adventure Rank 2 or above |
To celebrate the Xbox Series X|S, the Wind Glider "Wings of Fate's Course Intertwined", will be given away to everyone! This includes players in other platforms though it will be given away one Version later compared to Xbox players.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Bundles
| Availability | Permanent |
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After each version update of Genshin Impact, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will receive a bundle mail to their in-game account when they log into the game. These bundles can be claimed once per version.
Bundle Contents per Version
| Version 5.2 | Intertwined Fate x 2 Northlander Billet Trove x 1 Hero's Wit x 10 Mora x 100,000 Mystic Enhancement Ore x 15 |
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| Version 5.3 - 5.5 | Intertwined Fate x 1 Primogems x 80 Hero's Wit x 10 Fragile Resin x 2 Virtuous Share Bundle x 8 Mystic Enhancement Ore x 10 |
| Version 5.6+ | Primogems x 80 Hero's Wit x 10 Fragile Resin x 2 Virtuous Share Bundle x 8 Mystic Enhancement Ore x 10 |
Virtuous Share Bundle is a Bundle item that allows players to pick a Talent Book of your choice to claim as a reward. 8 Virtuous Share Bundles means 8 Talent Books can be claimed!
Xbox Crossplay Information
Microsoft and HoYoverse Account Linking
Cross-save function will allow you to link your Microsoft Account and HoYoverse Account so you can share your progress and in-game data between accounts. Make sure to not exit the Account Linking prompt because it will not show up again after your first log in on Xbox! Without doing so, the next login will have the game will automatically create a new HoYoverse account and link it to your Microsoft account.
Players Can Choose Their Server After Log-In
You can select the server you want when logging into Genshin on Xbox. Store region for your Microsoft account is unrelated to the server you choose to play on.
You Can Play Co-Op with All Platforms
Players can play multiplayer with other platforms with no major differences. Additionally, players can use the cross-platform control function to play multiplayer with Xbox players only.
Microtransaction Purchases Are Shared
After linking your accounts, Genesis Crystals and Battle Passes will be shared between platforms if you are using the same Genshin account. This means there will be no currency loss when playing on different platforms.
Microtransactions for your Genshin account can be completed in Xbox and will be shared across platforms.
Xbox Friend List and Gamertag
There will be two Friends List available to players in Xbox - the usual Friend list and Xbox-exclusive Friend list.
| Genshin Impact Friends | - Friends added within the game - Can be opened in all platforms |
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| Genshin Impact Friends on Xbox | - Friends from your Microsoft Account that has played Genshin on the same server - Can only be opened in Xbox |
Friend Deletion is Not Shared Between the Different Friend Lists
If players deleted a friend from a Friend List, it will not be shared to the other Friend List. The same will happen with any blocklist changes, meaning it is also not carried over to the other Friend List.
Gamertag is Only Visible If Both are Logged In on Xbox
Players can only see the Gamertag on the Friends screen if both are logged in on Xbox. Gamertags cannot be seen if you or the other person is logged into another platform.
Available Platforms
List Of Available Platforms
- PC
- Mobile
- PS4 & PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
There Are Version Differences Per Platform
Despite being available for multiple platforms, the game still has some minor differences depending on the console you're playing on. These include graphic settings, crossplay, cross-saves, and more!
Check Out The Platform Differences Here!
