AGenshin Impactfan has discovered an exclusive feature present within the PS5 version ofGenshin Impactthat neither the mobile nor PC versions of the game include. The massive popularity of the HoYoverse RPG has seen a plethora of players across its many different multi-platform versions. Players can explore Teyvat at their leisure between their PCs, home consoles with the PS4 and PS5 versions, andmobile devices offering a variety of different waysto play the game. However, a recent discovery reveals a feature that gives PS5 players a slight graphical edge.WhileGenshin Impactoriginally debuted on PC, mobile devices, and the PlayStation 4, the breakout hit RPG would take a bit longer to launch on Sony’s next-gen console. GivenGenshin Impact’s official launch coming two months before the debut of the PS5, HoYoverse would not release the game’s PS5 version until April 2021. The developer had also previously confirmed the RPG would be coming to Nintendo Switch, however an official launch date for a Switch version has yet to be confirmed. Now, players have discovered a special perk withGenshin Impact’s in-game graphics on PS5.RELATED:Genshin Impact Reveals Fontaine and Version 3.8 EventA post shared by popularGenshin Impactfanpage Teyvat Tabloid has revealed a special feature included with the game’s PS5 version. The PS5 client forGenshin Impactboasts a unique volumetric system for the in-game clouds, causing them to appear significantly puffier than the PC version’s. Whereas the PC and mobile version mostly features a flat cloud cover whengliding down from Teyvat’s heights, the PS5 version features more realistic-looking clouds in the sky. Teyvat Tabloid would also comment that the PS5 version was “built from scratch,” potentially explaining the unique system.
While the PS5 version’s unique volumetric clouds give it a graphical edge over other versions,Genshin Impacthas been largely praised for its visual elements, both with its cast and its in-game world.Genshin Impacthas often been considered one of the most graphically impressive games available on mobile devices, a feat that has been largely continued by its successor inHonkai: Star Rail.Genshin’s graphics have been so highly touted that HoYoverse would draw the ire of many fans forchanges toGenshin Impact’s anti-aliasingin a previous update.
The graphical exploits ofGenshin Impacthave been part of the game’s overwhelming success since its launch, solidifying HoYoverse as a premiere name in gaming. Recent financial reports would reveal theGenshin Impactdeveloper earned a higher profitin 2022 than Sony’s PlayStation brand. HoYoverse would report staggering revenue numbers of nearly $4 billion USD throughout the course of the year.Genshin Impacthas been a universal success for HoYoverse that looks to continue its momentum with the game’s newest region coming soon.
Genshin Impactis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.
