The gaming community received bittersweet news as miHoYo officially announced the sunset of Genshin Impact support for PlayStation 4. After years of adventures across Teyvat, PS4 players will face phased discontinuation starting September 10, 2024, with complete service termination by February 2026.

Since its 2020 debut, Genshin Impact has transformed dramatically - expanding its open world with five new nations, introducing over 60 playable characters, and implementing hundreds of quality-of-life improvements. The upcoming Version 6.0 will showcase Flins, an electrifying new 5-star Polearm user, alongside the mysterious Aino and other anticipated characters.

miHoYo outlined a careful transition plan:

• September 10, 2024: Removal from PS Store
• April 8, 2025: Final update and login cutoff
• February 25, 2026: Complete service termination

PS4 players can migrate progress to PS5 through cross-save functionality, with account binding available from December 17, 2024.

The decision stems from technical limitations as Genshin Impact continues evolving. Current PS4 hardware struggles with:

• Memory constraints for expanding regions
• Processing demands of new combat mechanics
• Storage requirements for future content

This mirrors industry trends as developers increasingly focus on current-gen capabilities.

For continuing adventurers, miHoYo recommends transitioning to:

• PlayStation 5 (4K/60fps support)
• PC (Ultra graphics options)
• Mobile (Cloud streaming coming in 2025)

All purchased content remains accessible on these platforms through linked accounts.