‘You’ll Experience a Noticeable Leap in Visuals’: Genshin Impact Outlines Big Graphical Improvements as It Waves Goodbye to PS4
Genshin Impact has officially ended support for PlayStation 4, with developer HoYoverse announcing plans for significant visual improvements as it concentrates its efforts on PlayStation 5. The studio released a behind-the-scenes video detailing plans for the game’s next major region, Snezhnaya, scheduled to launch on August 12th.
The decision marks a strategic shift for the six-year-old gacha RPG as it evolves to meet changing player expectations. HoYoverse acknowledged in the video that gaming preferences have shifted since the game’s launch and committed to continuing the evolution of the experience to match what players want.
A key focus of the upcoming updates includes “significant visual enhancements for upcoming characters” alongside broader graphical improvements. The studio described these changes as representing “a truly noticeable leap in visual quality” as it leverages the PlayStation 5’s more powerful hardware.
The Snezhnaya region announcement comes alongside multiple improvements to the overall game experience. While specific details were limited in the initial announcement, the visual overhaul represents HoYoverse’s strategy to keep Genshin Impact competitive and engaging as it continues its live-service model.
The move away from PS4 support reflects broader industry trends of games eventually transitioning to newer console generations as development focuses increasingly on current-generation hardware capabilities.