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Genshin Impact

Free open-world campaign with optional purchases that include random items

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Our verdict

#4 of 4 in Open-world mobile games · For progress that resumes on a phone and a PlayStation

Pros

  • The game page names phone, PC, and console together
  • The FAQ says you can resume progress on PC and PlayStation
  • A GamesRadar review says you do not have to spend money

Cons

  • Random virtual items are part of the paid shop
  • The PS4 FAQ says you cannot play without a connection
  • GamesRadar calls the progression heavily time-gated

Who should skip:Anyone who will not play a game that sells random items, or who needs to play with no connection.

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Rankings and alternatives

Open-world mobile games scores

Evaluated Nov 8, 2026 Evidence ↓
  • Price to start 3

    3/5 means: A fetched store page shows the phone game as free to install

    US Play shows Install and no dollar price. The PlayStation 4 FAQ says the game is free-to-play, in answer to a question about that console, and says updates are free.

  • Prices after the download 1

    1/5 means: The store says purchases include random virtual items, or it names a premium currency you buy

    Play says the optional purchases include random virtual items. The help page says Genesis Crystals are bought in the shop or on the top-up page, and that Primogems can also be earned in game. No fetched page lists a crystal pack price.

  • Playing without a connection 1

    1/5 means: An official answer says the game requires an internet connection

    The PlayStation 4 FAQ asks whether that version is an offline game or an online game. The answer says Genshin Impact requires an internet connection in order to play. Play tags the app Single player and the saved tag list does not include Offline.

  • The same game on another machine 5

    5/5 means: An official page names a PC or a console among the devices that share play or the same progress

    The game page names cross-play for PC, iOS, Android, PS, and Xbox. The FAQ says a linked account can resume progress on iOS, Android, PC, and PlayStation.

  • Touch and a controller 3

    3/5 means: An official phone page documents a controller and does not describe touch controls

    The iOS spec says Bluetooth controller support requires iOS 14 or above. The fetched pages do not describe touch controls.

  • Playing with other people 4

    4/5 means: Official text describes multiplayer or co-op and does not name a subscription required to play it

    The game page says you can fight solo or invite friends. The FAQ says co-op needs the same server, Adventure Rank 16, and the required quests, and that PlayStation Plus is not required for co-op. No page says a paid subscription is required to play with friends.

Pricing

  • Game Free US Play shows Install and no dollar price. A PlayStation 4 FAQ says the game is free-to-play. No Genesis Crystal pack price was on the pages fetched.

From the vendor’s pricing page, checked Nov 8, 2026. That page is authoritative.

Evidence and sources

Open-world mobile games scores

Price to start 3 quotes
Prices after the download 3 quotes
Playing without a connection 2 quotes
The same game on another machine 2 quotes
  • “Charge head-on into battles solo, or invite friends to join the fight against powerful monsters with cross-play for PC, iOS, Android, PS, and Xbox.”
    genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/game · checked
  • “Once your account for PlayStation™Network is linked to a valid mobile phone number, you will be able to log in on iOS/Android/PC using your HoYoverse Account, or on PlayStation using the account for PSN linked to the mobile phone number associated with your HoYoverse Account and resume your game progress.”
    genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/news/detail/103702 · checked
Touch and a controller 1 quote
Playing with other people 3 quotes
  • “Charge head-on into battles solo, or invite friends to join the fight against powerful monsters with cross-play for PC, iOS, Android, PS, and Xbox.”
    genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/game · checked
  • “In order to play co-op mode together with friends, both you and your friends must select the same game server, progress to Adventure Rank 16, and must complete the required quests to unlock co-op mode.”
    genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/news/detail/103702 · checked
  • “PlayStation Plus is not required to play co-op mode online with friends.”
    genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/news/detail/103702 · checked

Facts

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Notability

Users 1 quote

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Pricing

play.google.com/store/apps/details · checked