This makes the game secure by making it harder for players to cheat or exploit the game’s features. Also, it is easier for players to recover their data in case they accidentally delete the game. However, this requires you to stay connected to their servers all the time.
How Does Saving Game Data Work in Genshin Impact?
Genshin is an action-adventure open world title. Any in-game progress gets auto-saved instantly. Because of autosaving and cross platform support, Genshin provides users the ability to connect and link other accounts so that they can login and play the game on any device. However, this feature has its limits as Genshin does not support cross-server play, which means your data won’t get synced between multiple servers. You must log in to the same server to continue playing your game. Naturally, this means that the game requires persistent internet connection to log in and play.
How Do You Save the Game in Genshin Impact?
Not allowing users to manually save data in the game or the ability to save offline Genshin instead, allows the player other ways to save the game’s progress online. We have compiled some of the methods below:
Using a HoYoverse Account
Using a HoYoverse account is the most common and easy method to save your game data in Genshin. To sign up, go to HoYoverse’s official website You can manage settings here like linking your game account and your devices to save game progress. Creating a HoYoverse account also enables you to continue your game on other devices and platforms when using the same login ID.
Using a PlayStation Network ID
If you play Genshin on a PlayStation, you can register your PSN ID to save your game’s progress. With the release of version 2.0, PlayStation users can now link their PSN account with HoYoverse account. If you have a PSN id with a saved game and want to connect to a HoYoverse account without a save game, firstly: If you have a HoYoverse account with a saved game and want to connect to a PSN account without a save game, firstly:
Using an Apple ID/Google ID/ Facebook/ Twitter
If you play Genshin Impact on an iOS device like iPhone or iPad or any Android device, you can link up your account to your HoYoverse account and save progress there. The linking process is the same in all these platforms. Cross play features are also enabled if your HoYoverse account does not have any prior save data in it. You can simply log in to any device using your HoYoverse ID and continue your saved game from where you last opened it. To link your Apple ID, Google ID or your social media account’s data with your HoYoverse account, firstly: Alternatively, if you want to link a HoYoverse account which already has a save data with your mobile device instead, Enter the details and your device will be linked successfully These are the ways in which you can save your Genshin Impact data. While the game does not feature any manual save mechanic, it allows players multiple ways to connect their account and enable crossplay providing a seamless transition between devices.
