Is Genshin Impact Cross Platform? Crossplay and Cross-Progression (2026)
Nick Guli|Yes. Checked on Oct 10, 2026.
Genshin Impact allows crossplay among PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, as long as players are on the same regional server. Support for PlayStation 4 ended on April 8, 2026. The game isn’t available on Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, and there’s been no official announcement regarding a Switch 2 version. Players can share progress across platforms by linking their HoYoverse account.
Genshin Impact crossplay by platform
| Platform | Crossplay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | Not on this platform | No Steam release was found in the sources reviewed. The game is distributed through the official launcher and the Epic Games Store. |
| PC (Epic) | Yes | Crossplay with other platforms is reported, and the game is available through the Epic Games Store and the official launcher. Players must be on the same server region. Co-op unlocks at Adventure Rank 16. |
| PlayStation 5 | Yes | Crossplay with PC, mobile and Xbox is reported. HoYoverse has said the PS5 version is unaffected by the end of PS4 support. |
| PlayStation 4 | No | HoYoverse announced the PS4 version was delisted in September 2025, had in-game purchases removed in February 2026, and ended all support on April 8, 2026. Players were told to move progress to another platform. |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes | The Xbox version launched on November 20, 2024. Recent press coverage lists Xbox among the crossplay platforms. According to HoYoverse, Xbox players can access the Asia, Europe, America, HK, TW and MO servers. |
| Xbox One | Not on this platform | Xbox support is listed for Xbox Series X|S only. |
| Nintendo Switch | Not on this platform | A Switch version was announced in 2020 but has never been released. No release date has been confirmed. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Not on this platform | A Switch 2 version has not been officially announced. Reports of a release are rumors and have not been officially confirmed. |
| iOS | Yes | Crossplay with PC and console players is supported on the same server region. |
| Android | Yes | Crossplay with PC and console players is supported on the same server region. |
Does Genshin Impact have cross-progression?
Yes. Progress is shared across PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S through a linked HoYoverse account. According to HoYoverse, Xbox players link a Microsoft Account to a HoYoverse account in Settings > Account > User Center > Link Account, and PSN and Microsoft accounts must both be linked to the same HoYoverse account to share progress. Guides report that PlayStation linking is a one-time step at first launch, and that linking works only with accounts that have never been used in the game. Reports conflict on whether purchased Genesis Crystals carry across platforms. Some guides say Update 5.8 made them usable everywhere, while a more recent article says they do not follow players between stores. This has not been officially confirmed.
Genshin Impact crossplay FAQ
Is Genshin Impact cross platform?
Yes. Genshin Impact supports crossplay between PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, provided players are on the same regional server. PlayStation 4 support ended on April 8, 2026. The game is not on Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, and a Switch 2 version has not been officially announced. Progress is shared across platforms through a linked HoYoverse account.
Can PC and PS5 players play Genshin Impact together?
Yes. PC and PlayStation 5 players can join the same co-op world if both are on the same regional server. Multiplayer unlocks at Adventure Rank 16, and players add each other by UID.
Can Xbox and PlayStation players play together?
Yes. Recent coverage lists crossplay across PC, mobile, PlayStation and Xbox. Both players need to be on the same server region, and the Xbox version can access the Asia, Europe, America, HK, TW and MO servers, according to HoYoverse.
Is Genshin Impact on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2?
No. A Switch version was announced in 2020 but has not been released. A Switch 2 version has not been officially announced, so there is no crossplay for either console.
Can mobile players play with console players?
Yes. iOS and Android players can join friends on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as long as everyone is on the same server region.
Is there a setting to turn crossplay on or off?
No official toggle has been documented. Secondary sources say crossplay works automatically and that players add friends through the in-game UID system.
Sources
- FAQs on Cross-Save Function Between Genshin Impact HoYoverse Accounts and Microsoft Accounts (HoYoverse)
- Is Genshin Impact Multiplayer? Co-op & Crossplay Explained (Dot Esports)
- Is Genshin Impact Cross-Platform? Crossplay, Co-op and Offline Play (GameMarket)
- Is Genshin Impact on Nintendo Switch? (2026) (Dot Esports)
- Genshin Impact Is Ending All Support For PS4 (Kotaku)
- Genshin Impact Officially Shutting Down On PS4 April 2026 (CBR)
- Genshin Impact (Wikipedia)
- Nintendo Switch Release Date and Switch 2 News (Game8)
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How we check: Explosion verifies crossplay against official developer, publisher and platform sources, listed above, and re-checks every 30 days. Last checked Oct 10, 2026.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
