MiHoYo confirms Genshin Impact Nintendo Switch port remains in active development
MiHoYo—developer and publisher of the free-to-play open-world gacha title Genshin Impact—has confirmed that a Nintendo Switch version of the game is still in development.
Genshin Impact launched on September 28, 2020 for PC, iOS, Android and PlayStation 4, and later arrived on PlayStation 5.
Fans and industry watchers have awaited an official Switch release since the game’s early development windows suggested a future port.
Gonintendo contacted MiHoYo directly for an update on the status of a Switch release.
In response, Xin Yang, Global PR specialist for MiHoYo, provided a concise update stating that the Switch version remains under development and that the company will share additional information as progress is made.
Reworded for clarity: Xin Yang confirmed that the Switch version is still being developed and that MiHoYo will release more information as the project advances.
Background and platform history
Genshin Impact established itself quickly after its September 28, 2020 launch as a cross-platform live-service game available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android.
The title has been distributed via native storefronts including the PlayStation Store, mobile app stores and PC launchers, and would be expected to appear on Nintendo’s eShop if and when a Switch version is released.
Developer identity and corporate note
MiHoYo, which rebranded publicly as HoYoverse in February 2022, continues to manage global operations and PR for Genshin Impact under the original corporate identity in many communications.
The company has maintained support for Genshin Impact through regular updates, live events and cross-platform features since launch.
What we know and what remains unconfirmed
Verified facts at this time: Genshin Impact launched on September 28, 2020 and currently supports PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android.
MiHoYo has confirmed to Gonintendo that a Nintendo Switch port is still in development, but the company has not provided a release window or further technical details.
There has been no official announcement about the Switch version appearing in a Nintendo Direct or a specific eShop release date.
We will continue to monitor official channels for any further statements from MiHoYo/HoYoverse and updates to the Genshin Impact platform roadmap.
For now, the Switch port remains an active project with details to be disclosed by the developer as work progresses.
MiHoYo—developer and publisher of the free-to-play open-world gacha title Genshin Impact—has confirmed that a Nintendo Switch version of the game is still in development.
Genshin Impact launched on September 28, 2020 for PC, iOS, Android and PlayStation 4, and later arrived on PlayStation 5.
Fans and industry watchers have awaited an official Switch release since the game’s early development windows suggested a future port.
Gonintendo contacted MiHoYo directly for an update on the status of a Switch release.
In response, Xin Yang, Global PR specialist for MiHoYo, provided a concise update stating that the Switch version remains under development and that the company will share additional information as progress is made.
Reworded for clarity: Xin Yang confirmed that the Switch version is still being developed and that MiHoYo will release more information as the project advances.
Background and platform history
Genshin Impact established itself quickly after its September 28, 2020 launch as a cross-platform live-service game available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android.
The title has been distributed via native storefronts including the PlayStation Store, mobile app stores and PC launchers, and would be expected to appear on Nintendo’s eShop if and when a Switch version is released.
Developer identity and corporate note
MiHoYo, which rebranded publicly as HoYoverse in February 2022, continues to manage global operations and PR for Genshin Impact under the original corporate identity in many communications.
The company has maintained support for Genshin Impact through regular updates, live events and cross-platform features since launch.
What we know and what remains unconfirmed
Verified facts at this time: Genshin Impact launched on September 28, 2020 and currently supports PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android.
MiHoYo has confirmed to Gonintendo that a Nintendo Switch port is still in development, but the company has not provided a release window or further technical details.
There has been no official announcement about the Switch version appearing in a Nintendo Direct or a specific eShop release date.
We will continue to monitor official channels for any further statements from MiHoYo/HoYoverse and updates to the Genshin Impact platform roadmap.
For now, the Switch port remains an active project with details to be disclosed by the developer as work progresses.