Starting on April 26, Travelers that play Genshin Impact on PC or mobile devices will be able to pre-install game resources before updates.
PC users will be able to play while using this function. However, it's worth mentioning that pre-installation depends on your network's bandwidth, so it might affect your in-game experience. On the other hand, Travelers on mobile platforms can't play while pre-installing resources, but they will try the new content faster when the update maintenance time is done.
Below is a quick guide on how to use this feature (when it launches):
Mobile
Method 1:
- Go to Menu -> Settings -> Other -> Pre-Install Resource Package.
Method 2:
- On the login menu, press the "Pre-Install Resource Package" icon on the bottom left corner.
PC
- Update the game's launcher (this will be available when the new function releases).
- A new "Game Pre-Installation" button will appear to the left of the "Launch" button. Press it and download the resources.
- When the previous step is done, launch the game and click "Update".