Sony and Hoyoverse are teaming up for the launch of a new PS5 controller, as the Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller will soon be available for fans to purchase. Pre-orders of the new Genshin Impact-themed DualSense controller for PS5, which features designs inspired by the Traveler player character, begin on Thursday, December 11 through PlayStation Direct and select retailers.
The new controller will launch over a week after Genshin Impact's Version 6.2 update goes live. The new Genshin Impact update's core features will be released in multiple phases, with the first phase starting December 3 and the second part arriving on Christmas Eve. The 6.2 patch is highlighted by two new Archon Quests, titled A Nocturne of the Far North and Melting Moonlight in the Morning Mist. These Archon Quests are, respectively, the fifth and sixth acts of the ongoing Song of the Welkin Moon saga. On December 3, the release banner for a new playable character, Durin, will start its three-week run. Durin will be joined by Jahoda and Venti in the first part of the Version 6.2 campaign. The second phase of Version 6.2 will feature rerun banners for Varesa and Xilonen until January 13, giving players another chance to add them to their character rosters.
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Sony's Newest DualSense Controller Is Perfect For Any Traveler
Price: $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480
Available: December 11 for pre-order, Ships Early 2026
Although characters like Durin will be the focus of Genshin Impact' s next update, Sony and Hoyoverse have chosen other significant characters as the main inspirations for a new collaborative controller. Starting Thursday, December 11, PlayStation fans can pre-order a special Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller for $84.99, €84.99, £74.99, or ¥12,480, depending on their region. Pre-orders will be taken on the PlayStation Direct storefront starting at 10:00 AM Eastern in the US, and 10:00 AM local time in the UK, France, Austria, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. It will also be available for pre-order at select retailers. The Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller will first launch on January 21 in select Asian markets, including Japan. The controller will then arrive on February 25 across the rest of the globe, including the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand. However, Sony stated that quantities of the Genshin Impact controller will be limited.
The design of the new DualSense controller was inspired by the Traveler Twins, the main player characters of Genshin Impact. Although the Traveler can be renamed by the player, they are often referred to as Aether and Lumine. The new DualSense controller incorporates Aether's earring on the right-hand grip, and Lumine's hair flowers on the left. The Traveler's star symbols are on the Touchpad, and the back of the controller includes a script logo alongside Paimon, the Traveler's main companion. The Genshin Impact controller includes a pearl-white frame with blue bumpers, triggers, and analog sticks. The controller also features white face buttons with gold symbols.
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Functionally, the Genshin Impact controller is identical to all standard DualSense controllers currently available. Ergo, it can be used on the PS5 and on current PCs in various games. Additionally, the Genshin Impact controller can take advantage of some DualSense features that Sony added via firmware updates. These features include multi-pairing with up to four devices by holding down the PS button and a face button, such as Triangle or Circle, to connect the DualSense controller to a supported console, PC, or mobile device.
However, like the Icon Blue Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller that released in October, the Genshin Impact controller will see very limited quantities. Ergo, Genshin Impact fans looking to score a special DualSense controller for themselves should circle Thursday, December 11, on their calendars. All in all, between the Version 6.2 update and the launch of a special DualSense controller, Genshin Impact fans have plenty to look forward to throughout the last month of the year.
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!
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- 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
- How Long To Beat
- 294 hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 124.86 GB
- Wiki
