Genshin Impact on Nintendo Switch: Trailer & everything we know so far

Genshin Impact background with Switch logoHoYoverse

Genshin Impact is the perfect game to play on the go and fans have been eagerly waiting for word on a Nintendo Switch release for a long time now. So, here’s everything we know about when HoYoverse’s gacha game may be coming to the portable console. 

Genshin Impact has become one of the most beloved gacha games on the market since it was released back in 2020. The vast world of Teyvat, its expansive roster of free and banner-exclusive characters, and its sheer volume of content continue to captivate Travelers across the globe.

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However, a Nintendo Switch port of the game has been highly requested by fans for years now, which is understandable considering you’d have the ability to take the game anywhere you like. So, here’s everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch version of Genshin Impact.

Does Genshin Impact on Nintendo Switch have a release date?

Genshin Impact characters standing togetherHoYoverse
Nintendo fans will need to wait a little longer before they can begin their adventure.

Unfortunately, HoYoverse has yet to give an official release date for the Nintendo Switch version of Genshin Impact. However, we do know that it is coming to the portable console. During an interview with GoNintendo, the developers gave the following statement: 

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“The Switch version is still in development, and we will release more information as we progress further along.”

For now, it looks like Nintendo fans will have to wait a little longer as the dev team continues to optimize the game for Switch. Whether there will be any special promotional events that run alongside the Switch release remains to be seen, but we expect Nintendo fans will receive the same promotional goodies other platforms obtained. 

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Genshin Impact Switch trailer

An official Japanese trailer for Genshin Impact on Switch has been released. You can check out the trailer posted on the official Genshin Impact YouTube Channel below:

While the reveal trailer doesn’t showcase any Switch gameplay, it does give Nintendo fans a good look at the main character and stunningly beautiful world of Teyvat, while confirming that the game is definitely coming to Nintendo’s hybrid system.


So, there we have it – that’s everything you need to know about when Genshin Impact will be released on Switch. For more news and guides, be sure to check out our guides below:

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