Genshin Impact Races Past $1 Billion on Mobile in Less Than Six Months

Summary

Genshin Impact from miHoYo has exceeded $1 billion in player spending on the App Store and Google Play in less than six months since its launch in September 2020. It generated $874 million in its first five months and averages $160 million monthly. New character introductions like Hu Tao and Xiao caused significant revenue spikes.

China leads spending with $302 million (29.5%) via iOS, followed by Japan ($278.3 million) and the US ($189 million). The game is the fastest to hit $1 billion, surpassing Pokémon GO and Lineage M.