How to update Genshin Impact on PC: Version 2.8 installation guide

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Genshin Impact's latest patch 2.8 update is globally out for players to install and experience the new content the game has to offer. With each update, developers are adding more content, characters, and resources for players to enjoy in the game.

Here is a quick rundown of what the latest patch has to offer:

In order to experience the new features, players will have to update Genshin Impact first and the steps may vary for different platforms. However, the steps are fairly simple to follow and this article will serve as a guide for the same.

The latest patch 2.8 update was officially launched globally on July 13, 2022, at 11 AM (UTC+8). A few days before the update, a pre-installation feature was added to the client launcher. This feature allows players to download the game resource files in advance to ensure faster installation of the update. If players have already downloaded the game resources, the update will hardly take 5-10 minutes to complete.

The process of manually updating the game from the client launcher is fairly simple for both PC and mobile platforms. Players will have to complete some easy steps to update the game.

For PC players, all they have to do is open the client launcher, and it will prompt players to update the game to the latest version. Players simply need to click on the 'Update' button and the launcher will start unzipping the files, assuming the game files are downloaded earlier through the pre-installation feature. If players haven't used the pre-installation feature, they will have to download the game's resources first and then the game will update itself.

Once the update is complete, the prompt button will automatically change back to the launch button and players can start the game. However,