Genshin Impactversion 5.2 is upon us, and with that plenty of new content, characters, and loot for players to explore. Despite miHoYo’s attempts to improve the updating process with the HoYoPlay launcher, it’s still unreliable for a lot of players and doesn’t always work as intended. To get around that, here is how you may manually update to Genshin Impact 5.2.
Manually Update to Genshin Impact 5.2
Manually updating the game files means you’ll download the same patch files from the miHoYo servers that the launcher uses. This gives more control over the patch files and avoids corruption and inconsistent download speeds.
Note:This guide assumes thatGenshin Impactis currently atversion 5.1on your PC
Genshin Impact 5.2 Patch Files
First, download the patch files for version 5.2, and make sure you’re using athird-party download managerinstead of your browser. Additionally, download one file at a time from the miHoYo servers to avoid corruption of the zip files.
Youneed the Patch fileandat least one audio file pack. Make sure to download the audio pack corresponding to your Windows default language.
With the files downloaded, we can update the game toversion 5.2.
Step 1: Update HoYoPlay
RunHoYoPlay, and it will automatically update the launcher to the latest version. You can also check for updates in the launcher’s settings followed byCheck for Updates.
Step 2: Initiate Update and Pause It
Now, in HoYoPlay click thePre-Installbutton at the left of “Start Game” and pause it after a few seconds or after it reaches around2%.
Step 3: Quit the Launcher Completely
verify the launcher isn’t running in the background. Close it completely, and check if it’s running in the taskbar.
Step 4: Delete the Chunk Folder in the Genshin Impact Game
Head over to where Genshin Impact is installed on your PC. The default location in most cases is the following:
In theGenshin Impact Gamefolder, delete theChunkfolder. This contains thepartial download.
Step 5: Paste Zip Files in the Genshin Impact Game Folder
Step 6: Run the Launcher and Update
After you have placed the files, simply open the launcher and click on theUpdatebutton to apply the latest patch. If you followed the steps correctly, the launcher should say “Pre-Installation Done“.
Now, ensure youdon’t extract the files yourself, especially until the update is live. If you do that, you won’t have access till the update is officially live.
Ali Hashmi
Ali has been writing about video games for the past six years and is always on the lookout for the next indie game to obsess over and recommend to everyone in sight. When he isn’t spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he’s probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.
