How to Open Settings in Genshin Impact

What do you do in Genshin Impact when you want to change the resolution or your controls? You head straight to the Settings menu and make your changes. As an AAA title, Genshin Impact has a high degree of customization available.

Knowing how to open settings in Genshin Impact is crucial to enhancing your gaming experience. If you need to adjust something, this article will show you how. We’ll also answer some related questions.

How to Open Settings on Genshin Impact

As Genshin Impact is available on many different platforms, the exact methods to open the Settings menu will differ. The game calls the pause menu the Paimon Menu, named after your diminutive assistant you meet just after you start playing.

Here’s how it’s done on each of the leading platforms.

PS4 and PS5

On both the PS4 and PS5, users can pause the games by pressing the Options button at the controller’s right. You can find it right beside the triangle button and above the right stick. Pressing it will pause the game and bring up the Paimon Menu.

On the Paimon Menu, you can move the left control stick down until you reach the gear icon at the bottom. That’s the “Settings” icon, and you just have to select it. From there, you’ll see another menu.

1. When playing Genshin Impact, press the Options button.
2. Move and select the gear icon.
3. This is the Settings menu.
4. Start adjusting the settings.
5. When done, you can close it by pressing the circle button.

From the settings menu, you can change your controls, resolution, and other settings as you see fit. Both the PS4 and PS5 also let you use a keyboard and mouse for Genshin Impact. Originally, you were stuck with default keyboard controls, but an update has since allowed for different keybinds.

Using a keyboard to play Genshin Impact on a PS4 or PS5 will grant more precise options, which is why some gamers do so. The controls are similar to playing on Windows, which we’ll discuss right below.

Windows 10

A strong computer will make Genshin Impact look gorgeous since miHoYo spent a lot on aesthetics and graphics. Using a keyboard and mouse is also great for MMORPGs, and Genshin Impact is no exception.

Here’s how you will open Settings for Genshin Impact on Windows:

1. Press the “Esc” key on your keyboard.
2. The Paimon Menu will pop up.
   
3. Move your mouse to the gear icon.
   
4. Click the gear icon.
5. The Settings menu will appear onscreen.
   
6. Start customizing your gaming experience.
7. Close the menu after you’re done.

On PC, you’re also able to use a controller to play the game. The steps for changing your settings should be the same as the above section. However, depending on your controller, the exact buttons to push can differ.

Notably, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller isn’t supported without the use of third-party programs. Some users claim that running Genshin Impact through Steam works, but a few others require the extra programs. As such, we don’t recommend that you use a Pro Controller to play Genshin Impact.

You can connect many types of controllers, such as Xbox One/X/S controllers, PS4/PS5 controllers, and even third-party joysticks. As long as the game recognizes the controller and pairs up with it, you can play with a controller on PC.

You have more control over the graphics on PC as well. Since Windows PCs tend to let you adjust the screen resolution from SD to HD and above, you can modify it, so your computer isn’t overloaded.

Android

Playing on Android will necessitate you to use the touch screen to control the character. Since everything is on-screen, you might press the wrong button by mistake. miHoYo decided to assign the Paimon Menu on Android by tapping Paimon instead.

Her icon is located at the top-left corner, a little to the left of the map. Since you have nothing there to press during combat, placing the Paimon icon there is a great way to prevent accidents.

Here’s how you access the Settings menu on Android:

1. When playing Genshin Impact on your Android phone, tap Paimon.
   
2. The Paimon Menu will appear onscreen.
   
3. Tap the gear icon near the bottom.
   
4. The Settings menu will appear.
   
5. Start fiddling with the settings.
6. When you’re done, press the large ‘’X’’ at the top-right to exit.

On Android, you do have some control over the graphics, but not as much as on Windows. You can select from Lowest to Highest graphics qualities or something Custom. You can also adjust the FPS values.

These and the other graphics settings should only be turned to the highest if your Android device is capable. We recommend you turn the graphics down for some phones since they might not run higher settings smoothly.

If you notice some frame drops and lag, we recommend reducing your settings so the game can run without hiccups. These hiccups can cause you to die in-game or make navigating hell.

iPhone

Genshin Impact is also available on the iPhone and other iOS devices. The game is functionally identical to its Android version. You can use the same controls just like on Android.

Here’s how you’ll adjust the settings on an iPhone:

1. When playing Genshin Impact on your iPhone, tap Paimon’s icon at the top-left.
   
   
2. The Paimon Menu will appear onscreen. Tap the gear icon near the bottom-left.
   
   
3. The Settings menu will appear. Start fiddling with the settings.
4. When you’re done, press the large ‘’X’’ at the top right to exit.
   

You can access the same graphical settings on iPhone as we talked about in the Android section. iPhones are decent for gaming, but they can still heat up quickly. As a result, we recommend you set your graphics to medium.

Having intermediate settings won’t ruin Genshin Impact’s aesthetics too much, and you won’t risk your phone becoming an oven. If your phone heats up, it means it’s struggling to run the game. You’ll also find it uncomfortable to play on your phone while it’s hot.

What Can You Adjust in the Settings Menu?

Some of the aspects you can adjust in Genshin Impact’s Settings menu are:

• Controls
• Graphics
• Audio
• Messages
• Language
• Account

Depending on your platform, there are other settings within these categories. For example, on PC, you can choose to enable V-Sync, Motion Blur, and more. Mobile platforms and PS4/PS5 have fewer options overall, but the general menu structure is the same.

Additional FAQs

Here are the answers to more of your questions about the Settings and options in Genshin Impact.

How Do I Adjust My Genshin Impact Window?

Before you launch the game, you can configure graphics settings outside of the game. This lets you adjust them.

1. Open the launcher.

2. Hold the “Shift” button and click “Launch.”

3. Keep holding the button until the Configuration window pops up.

4. You can adjust the resolution and choose fullscreen or windowed in this menu.

5. When you’re done, you can click “Play!” below.

This is a convenient way to adjust the game’s graphics without launching it first.

Sometimes, the launcher’s window appears too large for your monitor, so you can’t play. Fortunately, we have a way to fix this.

1. Right-click your Genshin Impact shortcut.

2. Select “Properties.”

3. Go to “Compatibility.”

4. Select “Change High DPI Settings.”

5. Under “High DPI Scaling Override,” check the box beside “Override High DPI Scaling Behavior.”

6. At the drop-down menu below this line of text, select “System.”

7. Click OK and do it again on the next page.

8. Restart your PC, and the problem should go away.

Will Genshin Impact Be on Switch?

Genshin for Switch is in development. However, the game has run into a few difficulties regarding the Nintendo Switch’s hardware. The developers stated that some of the problems it ran into include microtransactions and more.

The Switch version has been in development since January 2020, but at the time of writing, there is very little news on it. We imagine that it will take a while before it’s available. When it releases, all the Genshin Impact fans will rejoice.

Like the other versions, the Switch version should allow for full cross-platform multiplayer. For now, we can only wait for miHoYo to tackle any problems before making the Switch version a reality.

How Can Your Computer Run Genshin Impact so Well?

Knowing how to open settings in Genshin Impact is important, as you can make your experience even more memorable. miHoYo poured plenty of resources into creating a beautiful game with lots of customization options. You should take advantage of the settings menu.

What are your graphics settings for Genshin Impact? Which platform do you prefer playing the game on? You can tell us in the comments section; we’re excited to read it!