Today (June 27), many players of ‘Genshin Impact’ using Huawei phones and tablets welcomed good news: The official community of miHoYo’s ‘Genshin Impact’ on miHoYo has officially begun recruiting players for the first closed beta test of the HarmonyOS version of the game. This comes not long after the release of the 5.7 version, “Spring of Renewal,” of ‘Genshin Impact.’
According to the official announcement, the registration period is from 12:00 PM on June 27, 2025, to 2:00 PM on July 4, 2025. Interested players can register through official channels on miHoYo.
Since the HarmonyOS ecosystem was launched last year, discussions among players about when ‘Genshin Impact’ would “reach the island” have never ceased. From the initial announcement of “cooperation launch” to the official versions of other popular games like ‘War3: Royal Road’ and ‘Peace Elite’ being released, many ‘Genshin Impact’ players have felt both envy and anticipation. Now, with the start of the recruitment for the beta test, this wait has finally seen some concrete progress, as if it had been “long-awaited.”
The addition of ‘Genshin Impact’ also shows the latest developments in the HarmonyOS game ecosystem.
Looking at the current HarmonyOS gaming community, it has already grown in size. Games like Tencent’s ‘War3: Royal Road’ and ‘Peace Elite’ have been stable on the official server, while games like NetEase’s ‘Qingniang Youhun’ have also begun testing. Now, miHoYo’s ‘Genshin Impact’ has officially joined, indicating that HarmonyOS’s ability to adapt to various types of games and engines is being verified. More game developers are embracing HarmonyOS, which means that game playability on devices for HarmonyOS users is becoming increasingly high.
Moreover, the adaptation of ‘Genshin Impact’ has a different significance.
As a high-quality 3D mobile game known for its high-end graphics and open-world gameplay, ‘Genshin Impact’ has always had high performance requirements for smartphones. It is often used by tech media and tech enthusiasts as a benchmark for flagship phone performance. Whether it can run smoothly and with stable frame rates is often considered a “hard indicator” for evaluating a mobile game’s performance.
The successful launch of the HarmonyOS version of ‘Genshin Impact’ serves as a testament to the HarmonyOS and its hardware’s ability to handle large and heavy games smoothly. This allows it to enter the top-tier of mainstream flagships. Whether the HarmonyOS version of ‘Genshin Impact’ will bring better power consumption and frame rates compared to the Android version is the most closely watched focal point for players.
Lastly, it is important to note that according to the official announcement, the test will be fully confidential. All players selected will need to sign confidentiality agreements, and the test content shall not be leaked in any form (including screenshots, live streams, videos, etc.).
After all, the test version and the final official version will certainly have some differences. The HarmonyOS version of ‘Genshin Impact’ will be optimized and adjusted based on the feedback from test players, aiming to provide the best gaming experience for all HarmonyOS device users.
Although the official launch of the game may still be a while, the start of the test has already given a glimpse of real progress for HarmonyOS users. Travelers with HarmonyOS devices can stay tuned and look forward to the final performance of the realm of Tiavet in the HarmonyOS world.