'Genshin Impact' V5.0 Arrives Globally

TouchArcade Rating: Following the pre-installation rollout earlier this week, HoYoverse has launched the highly anticipated Genshin Impact (Free) version 5.0 update, titled "Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn," across mobile, PC, and PlayStation platforms globally. This major update introduces Natlan, a new nation accessible to players of all levels, along with exciting new characters like Mualani, and highly requested character reruns, including the Raiden Shogun. The first Genshin Impact 5.0 banner features Mualani, Kachina, and Kaedehara Kazuha, while banner 2 showcases Kinich and the Raiden Shogun. Explore the enhanced visuals of Genshin Impact 5.0 here, and check out the full patch notes here. Watch the captivating new trailers for Mualani and more below:

iOS users who pre-installed the update should experience minimal additional download times, although the game may require some time to reorganize existing assets upon login. New players can download Genshin Impact for free on the App Store (iOS) here and Google Play (Android) here. The PC version is available on the official website here and the Epic Games Store. iOS users with iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 and later can enjoy playing Genshin Impact using PS5 and Xbox Series X|S controllers. Previously, we featured Genshin Impact as our Game of the Week upon its release, and it received our 2020 Game of the Year award. We also highlighted it as a top iOS game for controller play. What are your initial thoughts on Genshin Impact 5.0?