Genshin Impact Coming to Xbox, But Still No Information About Switch

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Genshin Effect will eventually come to Xbox later this year. HoYoverse announced that the free-to-play anime RPG would be ported in November, but the Switch version of the hit game is still MIA years after its release on smartphones and PS5.

The open-world action-RPG is coming to Xbox Series X/S on November 20, following the August 28 update that added more locations to Natlan and new characters Mualani, Kinich, and Kachina. Genshin Effect The game that first launched on mobile, PC, and PS4 in 2020 and launched miHoYo's live service dominance with its fun combat, multiplayer co-op, free-to-play gacha mechanics, and microtransaction-filled in-game economy.

Published on MiHoYo Honkai: Star Ray In 2023 and Zenless Zone Zero this July, both are equally beautiful and based on similar business models, but neither quite captured the magic Genshin EffectBoth games are still exclusive to the PS5 console.

What about the Nintendo Switch version? The developer has finally admitted to its planned port Genshin Effect After being officially announced two years ago for the portable hybrid console in 2022. “The Switch version is still in development and we will release more information as we go,” a representative for miHoYo said at the time. It's unclear whether this is still in the works or has been delayed indefinitely. At this point, it's not clear whether a Switch version is on the cards. Genshin Effect It comes ahead of the Switch 2's official reveal.

Game recently came under fire Due to accusations of whitewashing the African and Latino inspired characters in Natlan. It has been a recurring topic of debate among fans and some have even Genshin Effect's own voice actors called miHoYo do a better job It's a way to show appreciation for sources of cultural inspiration.

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