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Do you need to uninstall Genshin Impact? Whether you're having issues and need to reinstall or want to get rid of the game altogether, you can delete Genshin Impact in a few simple steps. After you remove the game, you can reinstall the game if needed. This wikiHow will show you how to completely uninstall Genshin Impact on your Windows 10 or 11 computer, iPhone, Android, and PlayStation 4 or 5.
Things You Should Know
- On PC, open the Control Panel. Click "Uninstall a program" → "Genshin Impact" → "Uninstall".
- On iOS, tap and hold the Genshin Impact app. Tap "Remove app" → "Delete app" → "Delete".
- On PlayStation, hover over "Genshin Impact" in the Game Library. Press "Options" → "Delete" → "OK".
Steps
Using Control Panel (PC)
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1Open the Control Panel. Click the Start menu and type in "control panel". Click the Control Panel.[1]
- Use this method if you downloaded Genshin Impact on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
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2Click Uninstall a program. This will be underneath the Programs header.Advertisement
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3Click Genshin Impact. If the list of applications aren't in alphabetical order, click the Name header to organize it.
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4Click Uninstall. This will be above the list, next to Organize. You might see "Uninstall/Change".
- A pop-up window will open.
- You can also right-click Genshin Impact and select Uninstall.
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5Click Yes. Genshin Impact will begin uninstalling.
Using Epic Games Launcher (PC)
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1Launch the Epic Games Launcher. Similar to Steam, this is a digital game launcher where you can purchase and play games.
- If you downloaded Genshin Impact through Epic Games Launcher, you must use it to uninstall the game.
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2Click Library. This will be on the left panel.
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3Click Genshin Impact. Your games will be listed in alphabetical order.
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4Click the three dots below the Genshin Impact image. A menu will open.
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5Click Uninstall. Genshin Impact will begin to uninstall.
Using iPhone or iPad
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1Unlock your iPhone or iPad. If you use a passcode or Face ID, use it to unlock your device.
- Genshin Impact is available for iOS in the App Store.
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2Long-press the Genshin Impact app. This looks like Paimon's face.
- The apps will begin to shake.
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3Tap Remove app. If you're long-pressing the app from the App Library, you can directly select Delete app.
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4Tap Delete app. This will be in red.
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5Tap Delete. Genshin Impact will be removed from your device.
Using Android
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1Open the Google Play Store. This looks like a multi-colored "play" icon.[2]
- Similar to deleting other apps, you'll need to use the Google Play Store to uninstall Genshin Impact.
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2Tap your profile picture. This will be in the top-right corner.
- If you have multiple Google accounts connected, select the correct account from the drop-down menu.
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3Tap Manage apps and devices. A new page will open.
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4Tap Manage. You'll see a list of installed apps.
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5Tap Genshin Impact. You may need to scroll to find this option.
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6Tap the delete icon. This will be in the top-right corner.
- Genshin Impact will be uninstalled.
Using PlayStation 4 or 5
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1Open your PlayStation library and highlight Genshin Impact. This will be on your home page.
- You'll need your connected controller to uninstall games.
- If you aren't on your homepage, press the PS button on your controller.
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2Press Options. This will be the button on the right side of the controller.
- A menu will open on the right side.
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3Select Delete. You can find this towards the bottom of the menu.
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4Select OK. Genshin Impact will begin to uninstall.