Genshin Impact has launched its highly anticipated version 5.2, introducing a wealth of new characters, quests, and treasures for players to discover. Despite miHoYo’s efforts to streamline the update process through the HoYoPlay launcher, many users have encountered reliability issues. If you’re among those facing difficulties with the launcher, follow this guide to manually update to Genshin Impact 5.2.
How to Manually Update to Genshin Impact 5.2
Manually updating your game files allows you to directly download the necessary patch files from the miHoYo servers, providing you with more control and reducing the chances of corrupted downloads or inconsistent speeds.
Downloading Genshin Impact 5.2 Patch Files
Start by obtaining the patch files for version 5.2. It is advisable to use a third-party download manager instead of your regular web browser to ensure stability. Download one file at a time to mitigate the risk of file corruption.
You will need to download the main Patch file along with at least one audio file pack. Ensure that the audio pack corresponds to your default system language settings.
| Patch Link | Size |
|---|---|
| Genshin Impact Patch 5.2 | 16.23 GB |
| Chinese Audio Pack | 281 MB |
| English Audio Pack | 414 MB |
| Japanese Audio Pack | 312 MB |
| Korean Audio Pack | 282 MB |
Once you have downloaded the necessary files, you can proceed to update Genshin Impact to version 5.2.
Step 1: Update HoYoPlay
Launch HoYoPlay to ensure that the launcher updates to its latest version automatically.
Step 2: Start and Pause the Update
In HoYoPlay, click on the Pre-Install button located next to the Start Game option. Pause the update after a few seconds or once it reaches about 2%.
Step 3: Completely Exit the Launcher
Ensure that HoYoPlay is not running in the background. Close the application entirely and check your taskbar to confirm it is not active.
Step 4: Remove the Chunk Folder
Navigating to your Genshin Impact installation folder, you’ll want to locate the following path:
C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\
In this folder, delete the Chunk folder, as it contains incomplete downloaded files.
Step 5: Add Zip Files to the Game Folder
- Copy all the zip files that you downloaded, including the 5.2 patch file and any audio packs.
- Paste these files into the Genshin Impact Game folder located at:
C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\
Step 6: Run the Launcher and Apply the Update
After pasting the files, open the HoYoPlay launcher again and click the Update button to install the latest patch. If executed correctly, the launcher should display a message indicating that “Pre-Installation Done“.
Be sure not to extract the downloaded files manually until the update is officially live. Doing so may prevent you from accessing the game until the update is ready.
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