Genshin Impact continues to be one of the most influential gacha titles on the market almost five years after its launch in September 2020. According to data from ActivePlayerthe game recorded in September 2025 an average of more than 15 million playersmaintaining a user base that keeps it in the elite of online role-playing video games.
Strong performance in 2025
Although the figures represent a decrease compared to previous months, Genshin Impact It remains among the most played titles in the world. In August had been reported close to 17 million playersand for much of 2024 the game frequently exceeded the 20 million monthly users. From February 2025estimates have ranged between 11 and 17 millionwith a significant rebound in June.
Comparison with other gacha games
Compared to the competition, the drop is evident but not critical. Honkai Star Railalso from HoYoverse, has an average of 19.4 million monthly players and 5.2 million dailysurpassing the 16 million monthly and 3.5 million daily of genshin. However, recent titles such as Solo Leveling: Arise either Girls' Frontline: Exilium 2 They are far behind in popularity and number of users.
The long term impact
Since its premiere in 2020, Genshin Impact has set a standard within free games with gacha monetization. His formula open world exploration, dynamic combat and a constantly expanding roster have made it a benchmark of the genre. Even with the natural wear and tear of such a large community, its performance in 2025 confirms its validity against new rivals and established franchises.
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