Genshin Impact 4.6 update download size, schedule and pre-installation guide

The Genshin Impact 4.6 update is scheduled to be released on April 24, 2024, and the recently released pre-installation function should make it easier for players to get their hands on the update. Available on both PC and mobile, this function is very useful as it allows you to download new resources for upcoming versions in advance. This speeds up the new update process once the servers return online after the update maintenance.

Not only does this save time but players can quickly access the new content much faster. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about the latest Genshin Impact 4.6 update size, schedule, and pre-installation function.

Official announcements have confirmed that Genshin Impact will go under update maintenance at 06:00 (UTC+8) on April 24, 2024. These usually last for five hours, after which the new update rolls out. Thus, the new version 4.6 update will be released at approximately 11:00 (UTC+8) on April 24, 2024.

As mentioned, the developers have released the pre-installation function on both PC and mobile users. Additionally, the official notes state that the upcoming version 4.6 update will require a large amount of space. However, once the update is complete, the overall size should be smaller compared to the size before pre-installation. The pre-installation resource package will vary between 28.72–36.2 GB for PC players and 8.57–9.9 GB for mobile.

Do keep in mind that any additional voice-over installed will affect the overall size of the resource package.

There are two methods you can use the pre-installation function on iOS and Android. Here is a quick overview:

First Method

Alternative Method:

Keep in mind that you cannot play or do anything else once the pre-installation