Genshin Impact is well-known for its consistent content releases, with significant updates occurring every six weeks. With the launch of version 5.3, players are now able to explore new characters like Mavuika and Citlali. Although miHoYo has tried to streamline the update experience using the unified HoYoPlay launcher, many users still find themselves needing to perform manual updates. This guide will walk you through the process of manually updating to Genshin Impact 5.3.
How to Manually Update to Genshin Impact 5.3
To manually update to the latest version, players can download patch files alongside the necessary language packs directly from the miHoYo servers. This method eliminates the need for the launcher and enables faster download speeds through a dedicated download manager.
Downloading Genshin Impact 5.3 Patch Files
Begin by downloading the patch files for Genshin Impact 5.3. It is advisable to use a third-party download manager instead of relying on your web browser.
- Ensure you download one file at a time from the miHoYo servers to prevent any file corruption.
- You must download the Patch file and at least one audio file pack.
- Select the audio pack that matches your Windows default language.
| Patch Link | File Size |
|---|---|
| Genshin Impact Patch 5.3 | 17.6 GB |
| Chinese Audio Pack | 661 MB |
| English Audio Pack | 666 MB |
| Japanese Audio Pack | 804 MB |
| Korean Audio Pack | 703 MB |
Once all files are successfully downloaded, you’re ready to patch Genshin Impact to version 5.3.
Step 1: Update HoYoPlay Launcher
Launch HoYoPlay to update the launcher automatically to its latest version.
Step 2: Start the Update and Pause It
In the HoYoPlay launcher, click the Update button and pause the process after a few seconds or once the progress reaches approximately 2%.
Step 3: Exit the Launcher Completely
Ensure that HoYoPlay is not running in the background. Close it completely and verify if it appears in the taskbar.
Step 4: Remove the Chunk Folder from the Genshin Impact Directory
Navigate to the folder where Genshin Impact is installed on your PC. Typically, it is located at the following path:
C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\
Within the Genshin Impact Game directory, delete the Chunk folder, as it contains partial download files.
Step 5: Add the Zip Files to the Genshin Impact Directory
- Copy all the zip files you downloaded, which include both the 5.3 patch file and any relevant audio packs.
- Paste these files into the Genshin Impact Game directory at the specified location or wherever the game is installed.
C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\
Step 6: Launch the HoYoPlay and Complete the Update
After transferring the files, open the launcher again and click the Update button to apply all the necessary updates.
Since the update is active, manually extracting the files may not be necessary, but you always have that option.
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