The hearts of countless Genshin Impact players, which had been hanging, can now rest a little easier. In the morning, the 1st Genshin Impact account manager from miHoYo posted on miHoYo Blog to initiate the recruitment for Genshin Impact’s testing on the HarmonyOS platform. For many “travelers” holding HarmonyOS 5 devices and deeply caring about the Teyvat continent, this is undoubtedly good news they have been eagerly awaiting. Since the HarmonyOS gaming ecosystem started to gain momentum, various popular games have been successfully adapted and launched on the official servers, which has made them very envious. Now, the question of “will Genshin Impact be next?” has finally been answered with a definitive yes.
Of course, the official’s stance remains as usual tight. The entire testing process is kept confidential, and applicants selected must sign strict confidentiality agreements, prohibiting any form of leaks (such as screenshots, live streams, or videos) of the testing content. It seems that miHoYo is planning to surprise everyone with a big surprise when the final version is launched!
For us players, the most pressing concern is always the actual experience. Genshin Impact, renowned for its high-quality graphics and complex scenes, is often referred to as the “benchmark for flagship phone performance.” Whether it can run smoothly on high-quality graphics is a crucial measure of a device’s gaming performance. Therefore, how much improvement the HarmonyOS 5 version brings is the focal point of everyone’s attention. Can it bring smoother frame rates, lower power consumption, and faster loading times? This not only tests miHoYo’s optimization skills but also the scheduling capabilities of the HarmonyOS 5 system’s lower layers. However, from the improved responsiveness of the HarmonyOS 5 version of Honor of Kings, it’s clear that the HarmonyOS 5’s lower-level optimization is quite capable, giving players a lot of confidence.
Looking at the progress in the HarmonyOS gaming ecosystem, the recent developments are indeed eye-catching. Tencent’s Honor of Kings and Peacekeeper Elite have already been stable on HarmonyOS 5, and their official versions have performed very well. Now, Genshin Impact joining the fray means that the HarmonyOS 5’s compatibility with different types of games is accelerating towards maturity. From MOBA to shooters, to open-world RPGs, the entertainment value of HarmonyOS games is steadily improving, and players have more choices.
Although it may still be some time before the HarmonyOS 5 version of Genshin Impact is officially launched, the opening of this recruitment test at least proves that everything is moving in the right direction. If you want to experience the Teyvat continent on the HarmonyOS 5 version of Genshin Impact first, hurry to register on miHoYo Blog now!