Was Genshin Impact Originally Developed for Xbox? Decoding the Sony Partnership Mystery

Recent community discussions have centered on a secret behind the development of the console version of Genshin Impact: rumors claim that the developers did not initially prioritize the PlayStation platform, but instead attempted to develop an Xbox version led by a Microsoft technical director. According to internet archeology, former Xbox employee Yi Zhenzhong participated in the development, and miHoYo had indeed registered an Xbox trademark for the game early on.

The consensus suggests the failed partnership stemmed from a misalignment. Commenters pointed out that miHoYo, then seen as a 'small studio,' encountered the 'arrogance of the Western giants' (a common community term for Western corporate hubris) when approaching Microsoft. Sony, however, seized the opportunity with sincerity, leading to the successful partnership that eventually caused Microsoft to rethink its strategy regarding the Chinese gaming market.