Genshin Impact
miHoYo
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world action RPG by miHoYo (now known globally as HoYoverse), released in September 2020. It is set in Teyvat, a fantasy world split into nations inspired by different cultures, and follows the Traveler, who is searching for their lost sibling.
Cafe guide
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The game is known for its beautiful anime-style visuals, its huge open world and its elemental combat system.
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Each character wields one of seven elements: fire, water, ice, electricity and so on. Combining them creates reactions. For example, water plus electricity causes electro-charged damage. You build a team of four characters and switch between them in combat.
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Characters are unlocked through a gacha system: you spend in-game currency on random "wishes" for new characters and weapons.
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It is free to play but includes optional purchases.
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Genshin is mostly a solo game, but co-op lets up to four players explore, fight bosses and clear domains together.
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At a cafe, friends can join each other's worlds from their own stations. It is especially fun for boss fights and daily activities.
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Setup
PC with a decent GPU looks best.
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It is also on PS5, phones and tablets. You will need a HoYoverse account; your progress syncs across platforms. On shared computers, always log out when you leave, and do not save your password.
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Beginner tips
Follow the main Archon quests first; they unlock important features.
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Explore for chests and Oculi (collectibles that boost your stamina). Learn which elemental reactions work well together. Do not spend all your wishes early; save for characters you really want. Use the resin system for upgrades; it refills over time.
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Time
A session of one to two hours is good for exploring and doing quests.
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Daily commissions take around 15 minutes.
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Who should play
Fans of anime-style games, players who enjoy exploration, and anyone who likes collecting characters.
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It is rated T.
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