Genshin Impact to End PS4 Support in Phases Starting September 2025
miHoYo has officially announced the phased discontinuation of Genshin Impact on PlayStation 4. The game will be removed from the PS Store in September 2025, with full support ending by April 2026. PS4 players are advised to migrate to PS5 or other platforms to continue their journey without losing progress.
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Maria | Gaming & Animation Blogger
Published: August 2025
The global gaming sensation Genshin Impact is set to phase out support for the PlayStation 4 version beginning September 10, 2025. Developer miHoYo confirmed that the process will occur in three clear stages, signaling the eventual sunset of the game on Sony’s previous-gen console.
Stage 1: Game Removal from PlayStation Store
On September 10, 2025, Genshin Impact will be removed from the PlayStation 4 store, marking the start of the transition. After this date, new players will no longer be able to download the game on PS4.
Stage 2: In-Game Purchases Disabled
By February 25, 2026, all in-game purchases on the PS4 version will be delisted, both from the PlayStation Store and the in-game shop. Players won’t be able to buy Primogems or other in-game currencies via the PS4 interface.
Stage 3: End of Update Support
Finally, on April 8, 2026, the PS4 version will stop receiving updates. Although the game may still be playable in its final version, no new content or patches will be delivered beyond this point.
Important Note for PS4 Players
miHoYo encourages all PS4 players to begin transitioning to PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, Android, or Xbox Series X|S. The good news? Game progress is fully transferable across platforms, thanks to miHoYo’s cross-save functionality. If you’ve made purchases or unlocked characters, your progress will carry over.
However, if you have any unclaimed purchased items after April 8, 2026, you’ll need to log into the PS5 version to retrieve them.
What This Means for Players
This move isn’t entirely unexpected, given the evolving technical requirements of modern live-service games. With Genshin Impact regularly introducing expansive regions, high-resolution assets, and dynamic event-based systems, the aging hardware of the PS4 has become a limiting factor.
For a smoother experience and continued access to all future content, upgrading to PS5 or switching to another supported platform is now essential.
