Summary
- Genshin Impact saw a 118% revenue increase in January, generating over $99 million.
- The update introduced two new five-star characters, Mavuika and Clorinde, in the first banner cycle.
- HoYoverse's decision to include two five-star characters in the same update did not negatively impact sales.
Genshin Impact's recent revenue reports show that HoYoverse's most popular title performed exceptionally well in sales in January, doubling its numbers from the previous month. Genshin Impact has a gacha-based system, meaning that while the game is generally free-to-play, players can also spend real money to pull on various limited banners.
Every Genshin Impact update features at least two banner cycles, each offering two five-star characters and a four-star lineup consisting of three playable units. The first part of the update introduced two new roster additions: the popular Pyro Archon, Mavuika, and Natlan's famous fortune-teller, Citlali.
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A new post shared by Reddit user PusheenMaster includes a chart ranking popular mobile games by the revenue they generated in January 2025. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, a credible business site, reveals that Genshin Impact secured the top spot in mobile revenue for the previous month. According to the chart, Genshin Impact generated over $99 million, marking a 118% increase from December's sales. There are likely several reasons behind Genshin Impact's January success, but the two main factors are probably the presence of two banner cycles and the introduction of a new Archon in the first phase. The first part of Genshin Impact Version 5.3 launched on January 1st, bringing one of the most highly anticipated characters to the game: the Pyro Archon, Mavuika.
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Genshin Impact's main storyline has always been told through the game's Archon Chapters, which place The Seven in the spotlight. Natlan's leader, Mavuika, had one of the most well-received arcs in Genshin Impact and is widely considered one of the most powerful characters in the game. Like all previously released Archons, Mavuika's strength lies in her ability to adapt to various team compositions.
Many fans were surprised that HoYoverse placed both Mavuika and Citlali in the same Genshin Impact banner cycle, as they are the only two five-star additions in the current update. Typically, when two new five-star characters arrive in the same update, Genshin Impact spreads its releases over two banner cycles. However, the recent revenue reports suggest that this decision did not have a significant negative impact on HoYoverse's sales.
The second part of Genshin Impact Version 5.3 also featured two highly popular Fontaine characters: the Fatui Harbinger, Arlecchino, and the Champion Duelist, Clorinde. Arlecchino has been one of the most popular characters introduced in Fontaine, alongside Furina and Neuvillette. Since this is her first rerun, many players likely decided to pull for her. Both Arlecchino and Clorinde have the unique Bond of Life mechanic incorporated into their kits, a feature exclusive to only a few Fontaine characters in Genshin Impact.
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
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
