Genshin Impact is an action RPG set in a fantasy world with four switchable characters. Players can enhance characters for battles and acquire new ones through gameplay or purchases. It supports cross-platform play on mobile, PC, and PlayStation and has a co-op mode for four players.
Inspired by the Legend of Zelda, the game was developed starting in 2017 with a $100 million budget. It blends anime with real-world cultural elements, with each game area mirroring a global region.
Before its release, the game garnered over 10 million sign-ups. In its first week, it saw 23 million downloads and made over $400 million in four months.
Genshin Impact Live Player Count
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Month Wise Data:
In April 2023, the game had its highest-ever number of monthly players – over 66 million on average. That was the most players ever.
Back in November 2020, the game only had about 18.5 million monthly players on average. That was the lowest number.
For daily players, the highest number was in November 2022 with over 8.6 million at its peak.
The lowest daily peak was in November 2020 with around 2.5 million.
| Month | Average Monthly Players | Daily Peak Players |
|---|---|---|
| Last 30 Days | 65,395,767 | 4,359,718 |
| June 2023 | 63,925,481 | 4,261,699 |
| May 2023 | 65,706,117 | 4,380,408 |
| April 2023 | 66,535,144 | 4,435,676 |
| March 2023 | 65,039,242 | 4,346,763 |
| February 2023 | 62,900,621 | 4,396,681 |
| January 2023 | 65,521,480 | 4,368,099 |
| December 2022 | 64,914,487 | 8,655,265 |
| November 2022 | 65,014,545 | 8,668,606 |
| October 2022 | 63,665,014 | 8,488,669 |
| September 2022 | 63,014,545 | 8,401,939 |
| August 2022 | 63,301,146 | 8,440,153 |
| July 2022 | 62,750,449 | 8,366,727 |
| June 2022 | 62,320,225 | 8,309,363 |
| May 2022 | 62,021,146 | 8,269,486 |
| April 2021 | 61,562,016 | 8,208,269 |
| March 2022 | 61,023,770 | 8,136,503 |
| February 2022 | 58,501,155 | 7,800,154 |
| January 2022 | 57,850,014 | 7,713,335 |
| December 2021 | 57,022,656 | 7,603,021 |
| November 2021 | 56,022,479 | 7,469,664 |
| October 2021 | 53,601,142 | 7,146,819 |
| September 2021 | 50,188,791 | 6,691,839 |
| August 2021 | 47,855,016 | 6,380,669 |
| July 2021 | 43,660,144 | 5,821,353 |
| June 2021 | 40,901,446 | 5,453,526 |
| May 2021 | 39,855,016 | 5,314,002 |
| April 2021 | 33,001,475 | 4,400,197 |
| March 2021 | 29,550,149 | 3,940,020 |
| February 2021 | 28,662,104 | 3,821,614 |
| January 2021 | 26,408,972 | 3,521,196 |
| November 2020 | 18,578,549 | 2,477,140 |
| October 2020 | 18,764,258 | 4,065,589 |
| September 2020 | 16,535,456 | 3,380,318 |
Genshin Impact Overview
- Launch Date: 28 September 2020
- Headquarters: Shanghai, China
- People: Cai Haoyu (CEO of miHoYo)
- Business Type: Private
- Owner: miHoYo
- Industry: Gaming
Genshin Impact Key Stats
- Genshin Impact’s earnings from iOS and Android app purchases increased by 25% in 2022, reaching $1.5 billion from $1.2 billion in 2021.
- The game maintained an average of 4.8 million monthly active users in 2022, with a peak of 7.9 million users in September 2020.
- Since its debut in 2020, over 139 million users have downloaded the game. It secured the 2nd spot among the highest-grossing mobile games globally, marking the most successful global launch for a Chinese game.
- Within just four days of its release, Genshin Impact had 17 million downloads worldwide across Google Play and the App Store.
- On the day of its launch, the game attracted over 110,000 simultaneous viewers on Twitch, surpassing Fortnite’s viewership for that day.
- Genshin Impact reached the $1 billion milestone on mobile in just 6 months.
Revenue Overview
The game earned $1.9 billion in 2022 from in-app purchases on iOS and Android. However, by May 2023, AppMagic reported a significant dip, with the game making only $53.8 million, marking its lowest monthly revenue.
As on July 2023, Genshin Impact’s mobile app made an estimated $51.12 million from in-app purchases which even broke the previous lowest monthly revenue record. By the close of 2022, Genshin Impact’s total revenue had exceeded $4 billion.
| Year | Annual Revenue ($ mm) |
| 2020 | 400 |
| 2021 | 1800 |
| 2022 | 1900 |
Cumulative revenue per download (RPD) by Geography
The mobile version of Genshin Impact has gained immense traction in Japan, where the average revenue per download stands at $91.84. Additionally, Singapore is a close contender, registering an RPD of $67.06.
Cumulative RPD by Geography
| Region | RPD in U.S. dollars |
| Japan | $91.84 |
| Singapore | $67.06 |
| Hong Kong | $60.28 |
| South Korea | $48.11 |
| China | $34.49 |
| Taiwan | $33.45 |
| Australia | $32.53 |
| United States | $31.1 |
| Canada | $21.35 |
| Germany | $18.47 |
| United Kingdom | $12.01 |
| Malaysia | $11.49 |
| Netherlands | $11.05 |
| UAE | $10.62 |
| Belgium | $8.19 |
Where Can You Play Genshin Impact?
| Platform: | Availability: |
| Windows | Available to play |
| Linux | N/A |
| MAC | N/A |
| XBOX ONE | N/A |
| PS3 | N/A |
| PS4 | Available to play |
| PS5 | Available to play |
| Nintendo Switch | Available to play |
| Android | Available to play |
| iOS | Available to play |
Genshin Impact Users
Genshin Impact’s monthly active users hit a high of 7.9 million during its September 2020 debut. Since then, the user count has stabilized, averaging 4.8 million in both 2021 and 2022.
Annual Monthly Active Users
| Year | Users (In millions) |
| 2020 | 6.1 |
| 2021 | 4.6 |
| 2022 | 4.8 |
Genshin Impact Users by Geography
In Genshin Impact, user adoption is highest in the United States (11.90%) and lowest in Vietnam (4.55%).
| Country | Users |
| United States | 11.90% |
| Brazil | 6.67% |
| Russia | 6.52% |
| Philippines | 5.15% |
| Vietnam | 4.55% |
| Others | 65% |
Genshin Impact Users by Gender
The user distribution in terms of gender is 55% male and 45% female. Genshin Impact is a male dominant game so far.
| Gender | Users |
| Female | 45% |
| Male | 55% |
Genshin Impact Downloads
How many downloads does Genshin Impact have?
Since its launch, Genshin Impact has accumulated 139.5 million downloads. In the final quarter of 2022 alone, it saw 12.9 million new downloads.
Annual cumulative downloads:
| Year | Downloads (In Millions) |
| 2020 | 33.3 |
| 2021 | 86.1 |
| 2022 | 139.5 |
FAQ
Q1. How much profit does Genshin Impact make?
Ans: Genshin Impact has made $119 million from Google Play alone in the first half of 2023.
Q2. How much data does Genshin use?
Ans: Genshin Impact uses about 27 Mb of data per hour.
Q3. How much money has Genshin Impact made in 2023?
Ans: Genshin Impact generated $439.7 million in 2023 through in-app purchases alone.
Q4. Who owns Genshin Impact?
Ans: Genshin Impact is owned by miHoYo.
Q5. How many characters are in Genshin Impact?
Ans: Genshin Impact comprises nearly 70 characters.
Q6. How many active Genshin Impact players are there?
Ans: Genshin Impact has more than 66 million active players as of August 2023.
