Is Genshin Impact made in Unity?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a long-time gamer and industry analyst, I‘ve been fascinated by Genshin Impact‘s explosive growth. So like many, I wondered – how did miHoYo craft such a polished experience that rivals the best AAA productions? Well, it turns out Unity played a key role…

Unity Lays the Foundation

Development on Genshin kicked off in 2017 powered by Unity 2017.4. Choosing Unity gave them rock-solid multiplatform support and a mature toolset to realize their anime-inspired vision.

But could Unity really handle such an ambitious open-world game? After playing over 160 hours myself, I‘d say miHoYo pushed the engine to its limits!

By leveraging best practices for optimization and creating custom extensions, Genshin‘s world and real-time combat hold up beautifully. Unity‘s modular architecture also allows regular content updates to keep players hooked.

Why Unity Was the Right Fit

Building a service-based RPG accessible across mobile, console, and PC is no easy task. Unity empowers smaller teams to punch above their weight class by providing:

  • Rapid iteration with C# scripting
  • Cross-platform deployment out of the box
  • User-friendly tools for animators and artists
  • Great performance thanks to data-oriented tech

Flexibility was especially crucial to manage a growing scope and evolving designs. And Unity Analytics helps them tune the experience without breaking the bank on infrastructure costs.

Genshin Impact Usage Stats

In fact, Unity leads among Chinese game engines powering over 50% of domestic titles. And with over 60% market share in mobile gaming, it was a natural choice for Genshin‘s cross-device gameplay.

Unity China Market ShareOver 50%
Unity Global Mobile Market ShareOver 60%

With billions in revenue generated, I‘d say Unity served miHoYo well! The Shanghai-based studio joined Unity‘s circle of elite "Create with Unity" partners – a testament to mastering the engine.

The Verdict? Two Thumbs Up!

Could Genshin Impact have been built without Unity? Perhaps, but it would have been far more painful. By leveraging Unity‘s democratizing power, miHoYo created an unforgettable experience that‘s inspired a generation of mobile gamers and developers alike.

So for indie studios tackling their own magical worlds I‘d say – Unity empowers the dream. Grab it and get creating! Just maybe you‘ll birth the next Genshin 😉

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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