Genshin Impact to Add Controller Support for Android Players: Details Inside

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Genshin Impact players on Android devices will soon be able to use controllers natively, as miHoYo confirmed in a recent Developer's Discussion. This long-requested feature is set to arrive with Version 5.5, scheduled for release on March 26, 2025. The update will allow players to bypass touchscreen controls and instead use physical controllers, greatly enhancing the gameplay experience for those who prefer a more traditional setup.

At launch, the update will support four wireless controllers: Sony DualShock 4, DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller, and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. These controllers will connect via Bluetooth, though USB-C-based telescopic controllers like the Razer Kishi may not be officially supported at launch. miHoYo has not specified if support for additional controllers will be added in future updates.

This addition follows the earlier introduction of controller support for iOS in February 2021, with many speculating that Apple may have had an exclusivity deal. Android players had previously relied on third-party software and button-mapping overlays to use controllers, resulting in a less seamless experience.

With Version 5.5, Android users can expect a smoother, official method to play Genshin Impact with a controller. More details about the update will be revealed during a Special Programme Announcement on March 14, which will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube.