Version 7.0 will introduce updated Android compatibility requirements, while most platforms remain unaffected.
Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse has released the device performance requirements for Version 7.0, confirming that while the update will bring visual enhancements to the game, system requirements will remain largely unchanged across most platforms.
Genshin Impact Version 7.0 system requirements
According to the developer, Version 7.0 will introduce graphical improvements, including upgraded character models, enhanced environment textures, and improved visual effects. Despite these changes, the recommended and supported specifications for PC, iOS, PlayStation, Xbox, and most Android devices will stay the same.
However, HoYoverse warned that a small number of older Android devices may encounter stability issues due to limitations with certain GPU architectures. This includes some devices using Mali-G52 MP2, Mali-G57 MP, Imagination BXM, and older PowerVR graphics processors, which may experience crashes, black screens, freezing, or other technical issues after the update.
PC
Supported
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) / AMD Ryzen equivalent
- 8GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent
Recommended
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5000 series or better
- 16GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or better
Android
Supported
- Android 10 or later
- Snapdragon 660 / Helio G88 or above
- 4GB RAM
Recommended
- Android 12 or later
- Snapdragon 855 / Dimensity 1000 / Kirin 980 or above
- 6GB RAM
iOS
Supported
- iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, or newer
- iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad (8th generation), or newer
- iOS 14 or later
Recommended
- iPhone 12 series or newer
- iPad (9th generation) or newer
- Apple A13 chip or later
- 4GB RAM
Consoles
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
HoYoverse added that storage requirements for Version 7.0 will be announced at a later date.
The developer said it remains committed to optimising the game across a wide range of hardware configurations as Genshin Impact prepares to enter its sixth year of service. Version 7.0 will also mark players' long-awaited journey into Snezhnaya, the final nation of Teyvat yet to be explored.
When is Genshin Impact Version 7.0 launching?
Genshin Impact Version 7.0 will launch after the Version Luna VIII update, which was released on 1 July, 2026. Version 7.0 will add a whole new region and cast of characters to the beloved action-RPG, and will likely launch sometime in August 2026.
However, HoYoverse has not announced a release date for Genshin Impact Version 7.0 yet.
