Genshin Impact recently received a new patch 4.0 that brings a host of changes to the game, such as the introduction of the Fontaine region along with new characters such as Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet. As with every update, the game’s file size has increased drastically even for the mobile version of the game running on iOS and Android. This game introduces several new elements such as underwater mechanics and combat along with the regular event and equipment updates. Let's take a look at how the 4.0 update has affected the file size.
Genshin Impact File Size for PC
After the latest patch 4.0 patch, Genshin Impact takes up a whopping 82.8 GB for PC. The size of the update can be anywhere between 32 to 34.2 GB so if you are a new user, make sure you have at least 150GB of space before installing the game with all of its voice packs. Here are the requirements you need to meet:
Recommended requirements:
OS - Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, or Windows 10 64 bit
Processor - Intel Core i7 equivalent (AMD Ryzen 7) or better
Memory - 16GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and better
DirectX Version 11
Storage - 100 GB hard drive space
Minimum Requirements:
OS - Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, or Windows 10 64 bit
Processor - Intel Core i5 equivalent (AMD Ryzen 5) or better
Memory - 8GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 and better
DirectX Version 11
Storage - 100GB hard drive space
Genshin Impact File Size for Playstation
Similar to the PC version, you need to have at least 100GB of free space to install the game on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Genshin Impact file for iOS and Android
The 4.0 update will take up at least 8.1 to 10.8 GB on both iOS and Android. Players who are installing the game for the first time will require at least 30GB of free space.
Minimum Requirements for Android:
Must be compatible with ARMv8 64-bit
RAM: 4GB or more
Operating System: Android 8.0 and above
Storage Space: 30 GB of available space or more
Recommended Requirements for Android:
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Kirin 820 or above
RAM: 6 GB or more
Operating System: Android 11.0 and above
Storage Space: 30 GB of available storage space or more
iOS devices capable of running iOS 11.0 or above will run the game. However, Bluetooth Controller Support requires you to have iOS 14 and above.