Genshin Impact fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment, and the time has finally come: Genshin Impact is coming to Xbox on November 20, 2024! The announcement was made at the end of the Natlan gameplay trailer during the GAMESCOM opening night live event on August 20, 2024, and it's safe to say it sent shockwaves through the gaming community.
Genshin Impact – Xbox Release Date Trailer | gamescom 2024
This is a huge deal, especially considering the rumors that Microsoft and miHoYo couldn't reach an agreement a few years ago.
In October 2022, a Reuters report discussed the failed negotiations between Microsoft and miHoYo, which left Xbox players on the sidelines. The report, which cited anonymous sources, suggested that Sony's early success with Genshin Impact may have given Microsoft more urgency to secure the game for its own platform.
After all, Genshin Impact was one of the biggest games on PlayStation, and Microsoft didn’t want to miss out on the growing Chinese gaming market. To make up for lost time, Microsoft reportedly began assembling a team dedicated to scouting Chinese games, to avoid missing out on another opportunity like they did with miHoYo.
