How to download Genshin Impact 2.6 update on PC and mobile: Pre-installation guide

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The developers of Genshin Impact, miHoYo, have announced that a pre-installation feature is now available to all players. This function allows Travelers to download some of the new resources ahead of time. This will speed up the progress at login after the 2.6 update.

Players can start their pre-installation today, March 28. The feature will be available until the 2.6 update arrives on March 30.

Version 2.6 will bring a lot of new additions to the game, including a new map called The Chasm. Thus, players should expect a big file size to download and prepare their storage beforehand.

The pre-installation function for Genshin Impact version 2.6 was announced by the game's developers a few hours ago. This feature will be available starting on March 28 at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). Meanwhile, the release of version 2.6 is on March 30.

There are two methods that can be used to pre-install the 2.6 update for mobile devices (iOS & Android). However, it should be noted that players will be unable to play the game once the pre-installation process starts.

Method 1:

Method 2:

Once the version 2.6 update is available in the App Store or Google Play, users should go to their respective device store and tap 'Update.'

Android users will have it easier as they can open the game and simply follow the directions on-screen.

Even if players do not fully complete pre-installation, using the feature will reduce the amount of time the game spends upgrading resources the first time they enter the 2.6 version.

Unlike mobile devices, PC players can still play Genshin Impact while the new game resources are being pre-installed.

However, since pre-installation requires some of the player network's bandwidth, it's best to start the download with a fast network