How to download Genshin Impact 2.5 update before release date: Pre-installation guide
Genshin Impact has just revealed that version 2.5 will have a pre-installation function, allowing gamers to get the update resources ahead of time.
On February 16, the game will face a maintenance update before releasing version 2.5, bringing the long-awaited Yae Miko to the game. Although there are no major additions, such as a new area, players should still anticipate a big file size for the download. Thankfully, miHoYo includes a pre-installation feature that allows players to update the game a few days before its official 2.5 update is released.
The pre-installation function date and time for the 2.5 update were revealed by Genshin a few hours ago. The feature will be available starting on February 14 at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). Meanwhile, the release of version 2.5 is on February 16.
Travelers have two methods to pre-install the 2.5 update on mobile devices (iOS & Android). However, both ways will make mobile players unable to play the game while the resources are being downloaded.
Method 1:
Method 2:
Note that when version 2.5 is available, iOS players need to go to the App Store and press 'Update.' Meanwhile, Android players can start the game and follow the instructions or directly open Google Play to update the game.
Even if players do not fully complete pre-installation, the function will still lessen the time the game spends upgrading resources the first time players enter a new version.
Players on PC can still play the game while the game resources are being pre-installed. However, since pre-installation consumes a portion of the player network's bandwidth, it's advisable to have a strong network connection before starting.
The upcoming 2.5 update adds one new 5-star character and two rerun banners. In addition, with
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