HoYoverse, the big brains behind Genshin Impact, just dropped a bombshell: they’re pulling the plug on the PS4 version. Yup, come next spring, no more updates. Oh, and heads up, by next month, it’s vanishing from the PlayStation store, and by early 2026, say goodbye to all those in-game purchases. Like, forever. So, I guess if you’re still on a PS4, that’s pretty much a wrap.
Their whole spiel was about "hardware performance" and "platform application size." Right. First step? September 9, 2025—poof, gone from the PlayStation Store. So, buddy, if you haven’t snagged it by then, it’s like it never existed. Spooky, huh?
By February 25, 2026, any stuff you’ve bought but haven’t snagged in-game? Might as well kiss it goodbye. And by April 8, 2026, logging in? Yeah, that’s over. But, hey, your account still works elsewhere—Xbox Series, PS5, PC, or heck, even mobile.
The real curveball here? Why the PS4 can’t keep up when mobile devices can. I mean, the PS4 is from 2013, sure, but if phones from 2011 can handle it, what gives? It’s like saying your old fridge won’t keep your pizza cold, but your pocket mini-fridge does. Weird, right?
We did hear back from HoYoverse, and they’re all about boosting performance with some upcoming version—Song of the Welkin Moon or something. Apparently, it’s all in the official notice, if you’re into that kinda thing.
For most folks, maybe no biggie. But for PS4 gamers? Total bummer. Makes you think about how fleeting games are these days. Pretty wild how stuff just… goes. Anyway, just keeping it real with you.
