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Online action RPG

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is a researched MMOFinder catalog entry whose broad genre and lifecycle classification were cross-checked against current public MMO directory references.

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Status
Released / active
Business model
Free-to-play with gacha monetization
Genre
Online action RPG
Release
—
Platforms
Windows, PlayStation, Android, iOS
Developer
HoYoverse
Publisher
HoYoverse
Profile
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MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

PvE exploration and combat are the sole focus — there is no PvP

SoloPlay styleGroup

This is primarily a solo experience with optional light co-op exploration

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

An open world with housing (Serenitea Pot) sits alongside structured quests

TargetedCombat feelAction

Real-time action combat is recorded

HousingRecordedCraftingRecordedTradingNot recordedControllerRecordedPvERecordedPvPNot recorded
Catalog note

Not a persistent MMO

  • A visually stunning, fully voice-acted open world with a large amount of story and exploration content accessible for free.
  • Regular, substantial free content updates (new regions, characters, story chapters) have continued for years since launch.
  • Elemental-combo combat system rewards strategic team-building across a large roster of playable characters.
  • Cross-platform play across PC, mobile, and PlayStation lets you continue progress across devices.
  • Co-op multiplayer lets you team up with friends for exploration and combat content, layered on top of a strong solo experience.
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Things to consider

  • The gacha character/weapon system means obtaining specific characters relies on randomized, real-money-influenced pulls, a common criticism of the genre.
  • This is closer to an open-world action RPG with light multiplayer than a traditional persistent MMORPG — most of the world state is per-player, not shared.
  • Character and weapon banners rotate on a schedule, creating fear-of-missing-out pressure around limited-time releases.
  • Endgame content (like Spiral Abyss) can require a well-optimized roster, pushing some players toward spending to stay competitive.
  • The sheer number of playable characters and systems accumulated over years can be overwhelming for new players joining now.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-28
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Discovered in MMORPG.com / MMO game directories; deeper fields pending verification
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail2 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 28, 2026.Verified

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Genshin Impact relationship map

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Combat matchTrapped Dead: LockdownBoth cataloged with Not yet verifiedGenre & settingTorchlight InfiniteBoth cataloged as Online action RPGShared featuresTorchlight IIIShared: PvE, solo playBusiness modelTollan WorldsBoth recorded as Not yet verified

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Game history

Genshin Impact timeline

A concise timeline built only from dates and lifecycle fields recorded in MMOFinder.

  1. —
    Released

    MMOFinder records Genshin Impact as released in —.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

Genshin Impact screenshots & gameplay

Two verified gameplay images and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.

Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Genshin Impact is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Online action RPG. Its recorded status is Released / active, while the business model is listed as Free-to-play with gacha monetization. MMOFinder records its release year as —. Current platform data lists Windows, PlayStation, Android, iOS. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time open-world action combat with elemental character-switching (primarily solo, light co-op). Discovery tags on the record include Online Game, Catalog. The developer field lists HoYoverse, and the publisher field lists HoYoverse. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.

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