Summary
- Genshin Impact PC players want the ability to delete old resources to reduce the game's massive 150GB file size.
- By implementing a Quest Resource Management feature, PC users could potentially save at least 20GB of storage space.
- The upcoming Genshin Impact update 6.0 will likely introduce the new region of Nod-Krai, expanding the playable area and file size.
Genshin Impact players are calling for the addition of a long-missing feature in the PC version, one that mobile players have had access to for quite some time. Known for its frequent updates, Genshin Impact regularly introduces new content, with each version arriving approximately every 42 days. These updates consistently bring new characters, weapons, regions, and various gameplay improvements.
The ongoing Genshin Impact update 5.6 introduced players to two new characters: the long-awaited Fontaine chef Escoffier and Natlan’s most famous Saurian veterinarian, better known as Ifa. However, while many fans appreciate the game’s ever-expanding content, one issue has become increasingly problematic.
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As the world of Genshin Impact continues to expand with each new update, the game’s overall file size keeps increasing, reaching over 150GB for some players. For years, the community has urged HoYoverse to implement solutions that would reduce this massive storage requirement. One Reddit user, FineAppointment8946, recently proposed a simple fix: allowing players to delete old resources tied to quests they’ve already completed. These resources include unique one-time cutscenes and quest files that are no longer relevant or replayable. Considering that Genshin Impact has been around since 2020, many players have accumulated tens, if not hundreds, of hours worth of unused data. One of the main complaints is that this feature already exists on the mobile version, and fans argue that implementing it on PC shouldn't be too difficult.
Genshin Impact Fans Urge HoYoverse to Reduce PC File Size
In the Reddit thread, several replies pointed out that one way to reduce the Genshin Impact's file size is by deleting unused language packs. However, players estimate that introducing the Quest Resource Management feature on PC could potentially free up at least 20GB of storage space. With a major update on the horizon, it’s likely the file size will continue to balloon in the coming months.
HoYoverse has officially teased the arrival of a brand-new Genshin Impact region named Nod-Krai, which is expected to release at the end of August, assuming the developer follows its regular update schedule. This means that Genshin Impact 6.0 will likely introduce a massive new playable area, which will continue expanding in future patches.
Although HoYoverse has yet to provide detailed information about Nod-Krai, in-game lore places it north of the Mondstadt region. Recent leaks suggest that some of Genshin Impact's most anticipated characters may debut there. Amid all these exciting content additions, players are still hoping that HoYoverse will finally address the growing storage concerns in the near future.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- yes
