free-to-play action role-playing game developed and published by miHoYo Co.
An action role-playing game developed by miHoYo, and published by miHoYo in mainland China and by HoYoverse worldwide. The game features an anime-style open-world environment and an action-based battle system using elemental magic and character-switching. A free-to-play game monetized through gacha game mechanics, Genshin Impact is expanded regularly through patches using the games as a service model. The game includes voice-overs in four languages, and 15 different languages for text.
Genshin Impact began development as early as late January 2017, with an initial team of 120 people, which grew to 400 by the end of that year, and reached 700 by February 2021. miHoYo revealed the game in June 2019 at E3 2019. The game was developed using the Unity Engine. The game had a development and marketing budget of around $100 million, making it one of the most expensive video games to develop. Between the announcement and release closed beta tests were held, allowing invited players to explore and interact with the open world.
Yu-Peng Chen of HOYO-MiX composed the game's original score, which was performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. The approach to creating the soundtrack is to immerse players within the game, and provide emotional and beautiful melodies. Based upon a foundation of Western music, the score also has regional and cultural influences added depending upon the region. For example, in Mondstadt, Chen used woodwind instruments to reflect Mondstadt's association with wind and freedom. In contrast, the battle themes use polyphony and other composing techniques, as well as mimicking orchestration elements from composers such as Beethoven. Several soundtrack albums featuring music about characters and regions of the game have been released periodically.
Many areas to explore, all sorts of puzzles, challenges and collectibles on the way.
Many weapons to choose from (even a fish) and a lot of mechanics with elements.
Feeling like wasting 20 hours of your life on a quest to get 30 primogems? You will get that a lot!
Very hot man and woman, each with unique abilities and personalities. Their dabbing is also hot.
Wanna build a pillar with two geo balls next to it but you are missing a character? Invite a friend!
Characters are primarily obtained by performing Wishes using Intertwined Fate Intertwined Fates or Acquaint Fate Acquaint Fates. We can buy those with primogems, or get in events and quests.
Characters gain Character EXP primarily by using Character EXP Materials. Maximal level of a character is 90. Characters can be ascended to their next ascension phase once they reach their current max level and the player has the required Adventure Rank. Characters can be ascended 6 times. Every character need a specific set of materials to ascend. You also get a free summon every other ascension.
There are currently 68 playable characters.
The player can control their character and perform actions such as running, climbing, swimming, and gliding, all limited by stamina. Some characters possess abilities that can alter the environment, such as freezing water to create an ice path that can aid the player in traversing terrain. Many teleportation nodes exist throughout the world that players can warp to as a form of fast travel; among these are landmarks known as Statues of The Seven that can heal and revive characters, and provide benefits such as increasing player stamina. Items such as food and ore may be procured from the open world, while enemies and treasure chests drop other types of resources that may be used in enhancing a character's strength. Players can obtain food from hunting animals, gathering fruit and vegetables, or purchasing them from in-game shops. Furthermore, there are special battle instances called "Domains" that reward materials which increase character and weapon strength. Meals cooked from ingredients gathered in the overworld may also provide desirable effects, such as regenerating characters' health or boosting various stats. Players can also procure ore that can be refined and then used to create weapons or enhance their strength.
Currently 68 characters
