Yes, Genshin Impact fully supports crossplay.
Yes, Genshin Impact supports full crossplay across PC, PlayStation 4+, Xbox Series X/S, Mobile, Nintendo Switch+. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. Cross-progression is enabled, keeping your saves and unlocks synced across platforms.
Genshin Impact is available on the following platforms:
| Feature | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Crossplay | Yes | All listed platforms can play together. |
| Cross-Progression | Yes | Your saves and unlocks sync across platforms. |
| Split Screen / Couch Co-op | No | Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play. |
Yes — Genshin Impact supports cross-progression. Your saves, unlocks and progress stay synced when you switch platforms.
No — Genshin Impact does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.
Genshin Impact does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online through UID friend system.
Genshin Impact features full crossplay across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, and Android through HoYoverse Account. Up to 4 players in co-op after Adventure Rank 16. Players must be on the same server region. Voice chat available in-game.
Genshin Impact is online-only and requires a constant internet connection. However, you can play the entire game solo without co-op.
Server region is permanent - you cannot change it once selected. Players on different regions cannot play together. Mobile devices may have performance issues. Console players must link HoYoverse account at first launch.
Yes, Genshin Impact supports full cross-progression through your HoYoverse account. Your characters, progress, primogems, and purchases (including Genesis Crystals as of Update 5.8) sync across all platforms.
No, server region selection is permanent. You can create a new character on a different server with the same HoYoverse account, but progress is completely separate - you start from zero.
A Nintendo Switch version was announced in 2020 but has been indefinitely delayed. There is currently no release date or confirmation if it will still happen.
No, Genshin Impact is free-to-play and does not require PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold for online co-op play.
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