I can’t tell how many times I have run into insufficient storage error while downloading Genshin Impact due to the game’s unpredictable size.
Since it’s a live service game that gets constantly updated, it’s good to know how much space you’ll need on your device before hitting the download button. The size of the game files also varies depending on the platform.
So let’s see how much space Genshin Impact takes on each available platform.
Genshin Impact Game File Size
At the time of writing this article, the latest version of Genshin Impact, 3.8, takes up 61.3GB space on PC(including launcher), 25.62GB on mobile(Android/iOS), and 70.65GB on PlayStation.
Till version 3.7, the game file size was getting extremely bloated on PC. But in the 3.8 update, miHoYo shrunk down the game file size from 72.5 GB to 61.3 GB. Without launcher, the game takes up 60.9GB, which is almost 12 gigs less than the previous version.
To be honest, massive game file size on PC is becoming more and more common with each AAA release. And considering Genshin’s vast scope of gameplay and open world, the size is quite justifiable.
Not to mention, the game also has a co-op element, which can also be a cause for such a chunky storage space requirement. The storage size of the mobile version is already pretty huge, around 26GB, which is insanely massive compared to other mobile games.
Here’s how much space genshin impact requires for each platform:
- For PC: 70GB free space on HDD/SSD.
- For Mobile: 30GB free space on internal.external storage.
- For PS4/PS5: 80GB free space.
Although the available storage on mobile phones is increasing more and more with each new generation, many people might still run out of storage, especially if they’re still rocking a phone with 128GB storage.
In such cases, you’ll need to manage your storage space and stuff to download the game. This brings us to our next topic…
How to Manage Storage for Genshin Impact
If you don’t have enough storage to download Genshin Impact, the only thing you can do is free up enough space by deleting unnecessary files from your storage/drive. But in case you want to manage space to download updates, delete voice-over files and past quest resources. Here’s how:
- Launch Genshin Impact.
- Press Esc(for PC) or tap on the paimon’s icon from the top-left corner of the screen(for mobile).
- Select the gears icon to go to Settings.
- Click on Language > Manage Voice-Over Files.
- Choose the additional voice-over language and hit Uninstall > Confirm.
- Select Resources from the left side pane.
- Click on Quest Resource Management.
- Choose the Past Quest Resources and hit Uninstall > Confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GB did Genshin Impact take on iOS?
Genshin Impact takes up over 20GB of storage space on iOS. But the initial download size from the AppStore is 2.8GB, as of update 3.8.
Why does Genshin need 60GB+ on a PC?
Genshin requires a whopping 62GB on PC due to having no compression for its game files. Other AAA PC games, such as Watch Dogs 2, compress the files down to around 30GB despite having much higher graphical fidelity than Genshin.
Is 64GB enough for Genshin Impact?
Yes. Genshin Impact version 3.8 requires around 62GB on PC. So having 64GB of free storage on your computer will do just fine.
Ending Remarks
Since Genshin Impact is a live service game where content gets added regularly, you must have enough free space on your device’s storage to get uninterrupted updates. Otherwise, you might run into insufficient storage errors.
So follow this write-up and tidy up your storage for the best gaming experience. If you have further queries on this topic, feel free to let us know in the comment section below.
GGWP!
