Xbox getting massive free open-world RPG with heavy Zelda vibes

Xbox is set to receive a once PlayStation exclusive next month and this open-world RPG comes with some heavy Legend of Zelda vibes.

Next month will finally welcome the much-lovedGenshin ImpacttoXbox Series X/Sconsoles after it was first announced to be making the transition earlier this year.

Check out the PS4 launch trailer forGenshin Impactbelow!

Until now, the action RPG/gacha game has been aPlayStation,PCandmobilephone exclusive so having it finally make the move to Xbox is a big win for Microsoft.

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That is because it is safe to say thatGenshin Impactis a pretty big deal.

“Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy,” its official synopsis reads.

“You and your sibling arrived here from another world.

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Although the game itself is free to download, it includes in-game microtransactions as is the style with the gacha game genre.

This is either done through grinding in-game challenges or just outright spending money in the hopes that you are lucky enough to roll the character you want.

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Despite HoYoverse also being the brains behind fellow gacha gamesHonkai: Star RailandZenless Zone Zeroin recent years,Genshin Impactremains the biggest gacha game globally.

We can imagine that trend will continue withGenshinnow making its way to Xbox Series X/S consoles on 20 November.

Not only that but those who also have an Xbox Game Pass subscription can earn some in-game rewards.

Topics:Xbox,Xbox Series X,Xbox Series S,Genshin Impact,Microsoft