In this guide, we’ll take you through how to play Genshin Impact on Steam. The free-to-play open-world RPG initially debuted on Android and iOS platforms before expanding to PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, with a Nintendo Switch release anticipated in the near future. Some might be wondering whether the game can be played on Steam, so here’s a guide on how to do it.
How To Play Genshin Impact On Steam
While the game is readily accessible on PlayStation, the PC version offers some unique features and gameplay experiences. To play Genshin Impact on PC, you can download the game directly from the official website or through the Epic Games platform. HoYoverse has developed Genshin Impact’s own launcher which makes it easier to update the game straight from the source.
The game currently lacks official Steam support but there is a workaround to run Genshin Impact on Steam, which we’ll take you through:
- First, you’ll need to ensure that your PC meets at least the minimum system requirements for Genshin Impact.
- You can download the game from the official website.
- After the installation completes, launch Steam and log in to your account.
- Once you’re in Steam, you’ll need to make your way to the Library Tab on the top of the screen.
- On this tab, you’ll find an option to “Add a Game” at the bottom left.
- Now, you need to click on “Add a Non-Steam Game”.
- Look for Genshin Impact and add it to Steam by clicking on “Add Selected Program”.
- Once the game is added to the Steam Library, you can right-click on it and choose Properties.
- In the Properties section, adjust the destination directory to match the current installation location of the game (e.g., “C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\GenshinImpact.exe”).
After completing these steps, you can launch Genshin Impact directly from the Steam Library by clicking “Play”.
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That’s the end of our guide on how you can play Genshin Impact on Steam. For more guides, feel free to check out everything you need to know about Genshin Impact 4.5 Update.