In a surprising move, MiHoYo announced that its PlayStation 4 version of its hit game, Genshin Impact, would no longer be supported. The company confirmed that all in-game purchases for the PS4 version will be removed from the PlayStation Store on February 25, 2026. Support for the updates will cease on April 8, 2026. The PS4 build of the game will fully go dark later that year.
The decision to remove in-game purchases from Genshin Impact’s PS4 platform aligns with the ongoing shift towards newer gaming systems. As the PlayStation 4 nears its 13th anniversary, the announcement went over disappointingly for many players according to reactions on Reddit. This change was announced a whole year in advance by MiHoYo, giving players ample time to plan ahead for the inevitable switch.
End of In-Game Purchases and Support
Starting February 25, 2026, users will no longer be able to make any purchases in Genshin Impact across the PS4 platform. Save the dates and make your travel plans accordingly! This new change goes along with MiHoYo’s larger plans to stop supporting older-generation consoles. Beyond this removal, all other game update support ceases on April 8, 2026. Players won’t be getting any more content or features after that date.
After the end of update support, players will no longer be able to access Genshin Impact on their PS4. The significant player base on this platform has sparked discussions regarding the future of the game and its potential upgrades on other systems. The restrictive policies here have recently contributed to widespread player discontent over the loss of access to their accounts and progress on an aging console.
Community Reactions and Insights
The exciting announcement unleashed a flurry of responses across the Genshin Impact subreddits on Reddit. One Redditor remarked on the state of the game’s earlier regions, saying, “Not really surprising, except maybe that it took this long. Mondstat and Liyue are pretty barren and basic compared to a lot of what’s come after them.” This adds to worries about the state of the game and how it has progressed since its launch in 2020.
Another player noted, “A whole year of notice before the shutdown seems pretty decent. The PS4 will be almost 13 years old at that point.” This popular sentiment is a sign of understanding the life cycle of gaming platforms. Questions remain regarding whether enhancements will be made to the PC version, as another Redditor speculated, “I wonder if they’ll actually upgrade the PC port?”
Looking Ahead
Genshin Impact is preparing to end support for its PS4 version. Players will have to upgrade to next generation consoles or PC platforms in order to continue their Teyvat adventures. The saga of developer Cognosphere goes far beyond patching a broken game. They have recently been made to pay $20 million as a result of Federal Trade Commission charges against them.
