Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is the free-to-play open-world action RPG that took the gaming world completely by storm when it launched in September 2020 — generating over $4 billion in its first year and fundamentally reshaping expectations for gacha games. Developed by HoYoverse and set in the vast fantasy world of Teyvat, the game follows the Traveler on a search for their lost twin sibling across seven elemental nations, each inspired by a real-world culture and mythology. The open world is genuinely gorgeous and packed with puzzles, exploration, and secrets that reward curiosity. Combat revolves around elemental reactions between seven elements, creating a system of strategic depth that becomes richer with every new character added. Regular biweekly updates have added entire new nations, story chapters, and characters for five years running. Generous to free players who manage the gacha system wisely, Genshin Impact redefined mobile and PC gaming.