How to Manually Update to Genshin Impact 5.3 on PC

Genshin Impact continues to deliver plenty of new content every six weeks with a major update. With version 5.3 available, players can now access Mavuika and Citlali. Despite miHoYo’s attempts to make the actual updating process easier with the unified HoYoPlay launcher, a lot of players still have to resort to manual updates. We have you covered though, and here is how you can manually update to Genshin Impact 5.3.

Manually Update to Genshin Impact 5.3

Players can manually update to the latest version of Genshin Impact by downloading the patch file along with language packs directly from the miHoYo servers. This means you don’t need to rely on the launcher, but can use your dedicated download manager to get the proper speed as well.

Note: This guide assumes that Genshin Impact is currently at version 5.2 on your PC

Genshin Impact 5.3 Patch Files

First, download the patch files for version 5.3, and make sure you’re using a third-party download manager instead of your browser.

• Download one file at a time from the miHoYo servers to avoid corruption of the zip files.
• You need the Patch file and at least one audio file pack.
• Make sure to download the audio pack that corresponds to your Windows default language.

After all the files are downloaded, we can move to patch Genshin Impact to version 5.3

Step 1: Update HoYoPlay

Run HoYoPlay to automatically update the launcher to the latest version. You can also check for updates in the launcher’s settings followed by Check for Updates.

Step 2: Initiate Update and Pause It

In the HoYoPlay launcher, click the Update button and pause it after a few seconds or after it reaches around the 2% mark.

Step 3: Quit the Launcher Completely

Make sure the launcher isn’t running in the background. Close it completely, and check if it’s running in the taskbar.

Step 4: Delete the Chunk Folder in the Genshin Impact Game

Head over to where Genshin Impact is installed on your PC. The default location in most cases is the following:

C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\

In the Genshin Impact Game folder, delete the Chunk folder. This contains the partial download.

Step 5: Paste Zip Files in the Genshin Impact Game Folder

• Copy all the zip files you downloaded, including the 5.3 patch file and any audio packs.
• Paste these in the Genshin Impact Game folder at the following location or wherever you have the game installed.

C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\

Step 6: Run the Launcher and Update

After you have placed the files, simply open the launcher and click on the Update button to apply the latest patch.

Since the update is live, you can extract the files yourself but that shouldn’t be necessary.