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PS4 Support for Genshin Impact Ends: Service Shutdown Timeline Revealed

Genshin Impact will soon discontinue support for PlayStation 4 consoles, ending service in phases because the PS4’s hardware is unable to handle the game’s increasing demands. HoYoverse announced the decision in August 2025 and outlined the timeline as follows: September 10, 2025: Genshin Impact will no longer be available for download on PS4 for new users. February 25, 2026: In-game purchases and microtransactions will be disabled on the PS4 version. April 8, 2026: PS4 servers will shut down entirely, and players will no longer be able to log in or receive updates. While this change affects a substantial player base—approximately 49 million players worldwide were active on PS4 in 2024—HoYoverse offers a cross-save system. This allows players to preserve their progress and continue playing on PlayStation 5, PC, or mobile devices (iOS/Android). With the approaching shutdown date, PS4 players will need to consider migrating their accounts to continue playing on other platforms.

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