iPhone 15 Pro Empowers Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact with Major Updates

HoYoverse has exciting news for fans of both Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact. The recently unveiled iPhone 15 Pro, showcased during the September 12 Apple Event, is set to empower players with its A17 Pro chip, enabling a gaming experience that was previously beyond the reach of older smartphones.

Genshin Impact, one of HoYoverse's most triumphant releases since its debut in September 2020, has captivated millions of players as they explored the enchanting world of Teyvat. The game's major updates have consistently drawn in both new and returning players, making it a resounding success. Following in the footsteps of Genshin Impact, HoYoverse introduced the sci-fi turn-based RPG, Honkai: Star Rail, with a promise of post-launch updates. The game took the mobile gaming world by storm upon its April 2023 release, amassing over 20 million downloads in a single day. Although Version 1.3 is the latest update for Honkai: Star Rail, an additional update is in the works to coincide with the release of Apple's highly anticipated product.

During the Apple Event, Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact made a brief appearance, accompanied by the exciting news that these beloved titles will receive substantial updates tailored for the iPhone 15 Pro. Fish Ling from HoYoverse revealed that a new update for Honkai: Star Rail on the iPhone 15 Pro will introduce stunning water effects and reflections, taking advantage of the A17 Pro chip's capabilities. A glimpse of Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.3 showcased the enhanced water animations and textures in action, setting a new standard for mobile gaming graphics. Additionally, players will have the freedom to toggle graphics settings to the most demanding levels achievable on mobile devices.

Meng Wang of HoYoverse expressed admiration for the iPhone 15 Pro's potent GPU by showcasing Genshin Impact gameplay running seamlessly on the device. Just like Honkai: Star Rail, Genshin Impact will receive a substantial graphical upgrade designed to harness the full potential of the new iPhone model. Wang also revealed that Apple's MetalFX upscaling technology will be integrated into Genshin Impact on the iPhone 15 Pro, promising improved responsiveness during gameplay. Notably, while FidelityFX Super Resolution, AMD's upscaling technology, is currently available in the PC version of Genshin Impact, it will not be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro.

Although specific release dates for the updates were not disclosed, they are expected to become accessible shortly after the iPhone 15 Pro's launch on September 22. It remains a possibility that the updates will coincide with the iPhone release, so fans should stay tuned to HoYoverse's official channels for Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact. Honkai: Star Rail enthusiasts can anticipate Version 1.4 around the first half of October, allowing iPhone 15 Pro users to dive into the new content alongside players on other platforms. Meanwhile, Genshin Impact Version 4.1 is slated for release on September 27, promising an array of story content, playable characters, and bug fixes.