How to download Genshin Impact 3.1 update on PC and Mobile

Genshin Impact update 3.1 is only hours away from release. Hence, fans across the world will be eagerly waiting for the maintenance to be over so that they can download the update and start playing the game.

This article covers the various ways through which the update can be downloaded on both mobile devices and PC. The method of downloading is quite simple, but it might still be a bit confusing for fans who are new to the game.

Genshin Impact update 3.1 is set to be quite interesting as it brings forth an extension to Sumeru while also releasing several new characters to the game. This update also marks the second anniversary of the game and will involve players getting several free rewards, including wishes and primogems.

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Brief guide to download Genshin Impact update 3.1 on PC and mobile devices

As mentioned previously, Genshin Impact update 3.1 is set to be quite massive. It is going to introduce the brand new desert area of Sumeru, accompanied with a brand new archon quest and three new characters.

These characters include the five-star units Nilou and Cyno and a four-star unit Candance. Nilou and Candace are Hydro units, while Cyno will be an Electro unit. Apart from that, there will also be rerun banners for Venti and Albedo.

All of these quests and characters will be accompanied by a variety of events as well, and will reward players with lots of primogems. Lastly, the second anniversary will grant everyone with 10 free wishes and 1600 primogems.

To obtain any of these, players will need to login to the game on specified days and complete various activities. As it happens, Genshin Impact, along with update 3.0, saw an influx of a lot of new players.

So for many of them, this is the first ever update and they will have no clue on how to get the game playable after the maintenance is over. The following two sections will provide a small guide on how to do that on both PC and Mobile.

PC Update guide

Updating on PC can be done through the client itself (Image via HoYoverse)

The procedure to update the game on PC is extremely simple and players simply need to follow the steps mentioned below:

Open the game launcher
Click on the update button in the same place from where you launch the game
Wait for the update to be completed to play

Hence, it is definitely quite hassle-free, though the process can take time depending on the internet speed of the players.

Mobile Update guide

Updating on Mobile requires doing so from the home screen (Image via HoYoverse)

The procedure to update the game on mobile devices, including Android and iOS, is provided below:

Open the game on the mobile phone
Tap on the small icon to the bottom-left side of the screen "pre-install resource package"
Tap the screen to continue

This process works on all mobile devices, though it is a bit complicated when compared to PC. If players have not pre-installed the game, they will need to update it directly from the App store once the maintenance is over.

In any case, once the maintenance is done and the game is playable once more, players will get 600 primogems as compensation in Genshin Impact.

About the author

Rishov is an esports writer at Sportskeeda who specializes in League of Legends, Genshin Impact, as well as other games. He has a masters degree in astrophysics from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.

During his free time, Rishov is either grinding artifacts in Genshin Impact or trying to master Aphelios in League of Legends. He still aspires to pursue a career in Physics as he is trying hard to get a PhD while also focusing on his life as a gaming writer.

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