One of the most anticipated updates of Genshin Impact is version 1.4. It brings a bunch of new features, quests, and fixes that fans have been waiting for, for a while now. The new update is pretty sizeable as well, and ideally, you will be able to update through your launcher. Despite the extensive updates, Genshin Impact isn’t perfect, especially when it comes to the processes outside the gameplay. Installation and update are some of the most annoying parts of the process, and sometimes players have to resort to manually handling it. If you are running into any problems with that, here is how you can manually update Genshin Impact to version 1.4.
Despite our wish for future updates to be more streamlined, it seems that these issues will be present with 1.4 as well. The most common problem is the ‘Game Verification‘ issue, which often requires a complete manual installation. Apart from that, network issues are fairly common too including the error 403.
Manually update Genshin Impact version 1.4
A big reason to opt for manual updates is that you can use your preferred download manager. This will ensure that the file isn’t being downloaded through the slow launcher (for some users), and you will get better download speeds overall.
(Keep in mind that at the time of writing, the patch hasn’t unlocked but is available for download. You will be following the pre-patch method before it is officially out.)
Also, keep in mind that you should have the game at version 1.3.2 for this to work. If you are still at 1.3, you can update to 1.3.2 by following this guide.
After you have ensured that you are on 1.3.2, follow the steps below.
- Open the Genshin Impact launcher, and make sure it is on the latest version. (We are talking about the launcher here, and not the game itself. It will give you a prompt to update it if there is a new update for the launcher available.)
- Now, click on the Update button, and then click on the Pause button
- After this, quit the launcher completely. To ensure this, make sure it is not running in the Windows Task Manager, or in the Windows Taskbar. This is the icon in the taskbar to show it’s running. Click on Exit, if it shows up here.
- After the game has been closed completely, open the Genshin Impact Game folder. This folder is basically in the install location. The default location for most users is the following, but it can be different based on where you installed it.
C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\
- Here, you want to delete the 1.3.2_1.4.0_diff_1P539V4J.zip_tmp file. This is the partial download
- Now, head over to the following link to download the 1.4 patch (4.29 GB)
- Copy the zip file (4.29 GB) you just downloaded and paste it into the Genshin Impact Game folder. The default location as we described above is the following. (DON’T UNZIP THE FILE, SIMPLY COPY IT)
C:\Program Files\Genshin Impact\Genshin Impact Game\
- Run the launcher again, and click Update. This will unzip the file, and install it
Genshin Impact 1.4 Pre-patch
If you are reading this guide before the patch is available, you can still follow the steps mentioned above.
The only difference is that instead of Update, you will see the “Start the pre-download” button. After you are done with the steps and you re-open the launcher, it will say “Game Pre-Installation Done“.
If you have followed the steps correctly, you will be able to play the version 1.4 without any issues.
We hope this guide was helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below.
hi thanks for tips man, but thing is, i cant use the launcher, when i try to use it to play the game, it says “get game” and that i needed to download 18gb again, eventho i located the game data folder, any solution ?
I think I know what the problem is, you might be missing the config file.
Scroll down in this guide where it mentions the config file bit.
Simply create it and paste it in the Genshin Impact Game folder
i did everything the config file ia there, but still nothing i followed all the steps
Not sure what the problem is then. You might have to reinstall it. Keep in mind, 1.4 isn’t live yet, and if you have followed the steps in the article, it should make sure that the game is ready for 1.4 when that does come out.
i have the same problem. what did you do exactly to fix this?
I found one solution for me. I tried everything, included full reinstall and manually doing everything and this was the only solution.
I did a clean uninstall and reinstall in different disk. It was at local disk D and I installed it at local disk C then there is no more “get game”
never mind i solved it, the config file should lake the “.ini” so that the launcher can work properly for some reason, thanks <3.
Ah, that’s great, so the .ini file was the problem after all. Glad it worked now! 🙂
Hi! 🙂
I’m sorry but can you tell me how did you resolve? like … i have the config file but I don’t know why i can’t name it “config.ini” …. when i save it its only called “config” … I don’t know maybe that’s why my launcher keeps telling me “get game”?
Okay, so here is what you have to do about the .ini issue.
In Windows Search, type in “Folder Options”, and then click on “Folder Explorer Option”
Next, click on the View tab
Here, uncheck “Hide extensions for known file types”
After that, right click on the config file, and change the .txt to .ini
I have the same problem but I can’t fix it by deleting .ini int of the file
pls help
hey so I’ve downloaded the file and when i paste it it says invalid file path pls help
Hey, what exactly gives this error? Windows, or the launcher?
how to know if the game is 3.2 already? the guide for 3.2 does not work on me because i too have similar problem with the first comment. i just assumed its already 3.2 since i have hutao update and all
I think I know what the problem is, you might be missing the config file.
Scroll down in this guide where it mentions the config file bit.
Simply create it and paste it in the Genshin Impact Game folder
try removing the “.ini” from the config file you already copy pasted, it worked for me.
ohh omg i think i know what the prob was ahhahaha i put the config in genshin impact folder, not the genshin impact game. now its updating into 1.3.2 hehehe im still gonna observe if it will allow me to update to 1.4
That explains it! hehe
im pre-installing rn thank u guys!!!
Awesome! 😀
I Hope 1.4 fixes my white screen problem since 1.3. ive tried everything from changing pc name in info.txt, clean install of genshin, reset my pc to factory, dxsetup, updated my nvidia and windows. even the lateset unicode utf-8 fix wont work.
Hope it does!
what happens if I pasted and copied everything from the zip file I installed from somewhere before reading this guide?
I’m not sure about that but you weren’t supposed to unzip it :/
So, I have a Problem. I used your last guide, how to manually install 1.3. I can play the Game, but not the casual Way from the Launcher. I have to go to the genshin Impact Folder and open the Game there. So I’m skipping the Launcher. Now, with 1.4 it wants me to update it, but I just ran into the same problem with 1.4, likei I did with 1.3. I don’t know, what the Problem with the Launcher is, But I would be very grateful, if I can maybe get some help
I think I know what the problem is, you might be missing the config file.
Scroll down in this guide where it mentions the config file bit.
Simply create it and paste it in the Genshin Impact Game folder
I have a question on creating a text file because I try to create one and press new but it just shows Folder.
Hello,
I have a different issue I’m not sure you’ll be able to answer. I just finish installing the game today, but when I start the game it pops up a message: “Version update found. Please start the launcher to download the latest version. Log in after the completion of this update to obtain 300 primogems”. I checked in the settings of the game and launcher version that they’re all the latest versions. I’m not sure how to fix this.
Thank you.
Might be something is wrong with your .ini file?
Scroll down in this guide where it mentions the config file bit.
Can you tell me if you fix it or not?
You’re so fast! thank you so so much for your hard work. I’m installing the zip rn 👍✨
You’re welcome! I hope you can play the game without any issues 🙂
it says failed to unzip files for me
A few things you can try for that
>Make sure the game is closed properly
>Right-click on the shortcut, and run it as an admin
>Click on Install/Get Game
If that didn’t work, head over to the Genshin Impact game folder, and extract the 1.3.2_1.4.0_diff_1P539V4J.zip and select Replace All or Yes to All
Additionally, make sure you follow the instructions for the config.ini file bit properly in this guide
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-fix-the-genshin-impact-game-verification-error-on-pc/
Hi,
I think I have a problem. After I clicked update/ gest game I don’t have the 1.3.2_1.4.0_diff_1P539V4J.zip file in Genshin Impact game folder there’s only GenshinImpact_1.4.0.zip_tmp and I don’t know why :<
Hey, just delete that file, and paste the zip file from the guide.
Pls help! I’m already updating the game but when I downloading the resources it show me an massege tell me that I should update the game
Hey, this might be related to your config.ini file.
Scroll down a bit in this guide, and follow the instructions related to the config.ini file
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-fix-the-genshin-impact-game-verification-error-on-pc/
Unfortunately I check if there’s a mistake , It’s the same text that you write..
What should I do?
Not sure what the problem is then. If you want to do a fresh install, you can follow this guide.
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-fix-the-genshin-impact-game-verification-error-on-pc/
So all I could do is reinstall the game, right?
Seems like it :/
what I did was unzip the file and merge to the genshinimpact_data but works so yea, just need to download 2gb ingame
Glad it is working for you! Hopefully, the devs can fix their installation/update process in the future.
Hey, After my update was done i was able to play well but when I exit the launcher and open the launcher again it says I have to update and download 4.29 gb
Might be related to your config file.
Scroll down in this guide, and try the part about the config.ini.
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-fix-the-genshin-impact-game-verification-error-on-pc/
i can still play the game while the launcher is updating again
should I still try the part about config.ini?
If the game is running fine, then I don’t think you need to.
i finally fixed it thanks man!
Awesome, was it the config file?
Oh wait I figured out how to comment but I am trying to make the config file but it does not give me the option to make a text file in this folder. It only gives me one option and that is folder
Create the text file on your desktop, and then copy it there
how to fix error 9908 sir? i alerdy change dns to 1.1.1.1 but its same
Hey, can you try repairing your game files? You can do that by click the wrench logo
Can I use this guide after the update is out? I had 1.3.2 version and unziped the 1.4 files in genshin impact game folder and select to raplace all. I also changed the file .ini with 1.4 but is still not working
Hey, you can use the guide, but you weren’t supposed to unzip the files. Instead, you had to launcher which would unzip it for you :/
Im new to the game , ive just finished downloading
, when i launch it and choose the server a message appears :
( version update found. Please start the launcher to download the latest version . Log in after completion of this update to immediately obtain 300 primogems)
What should i do ?
Even though i think theres no updates
Hey, it seems like you are missing the update files. Did you follow the method correctly in this article?
The game for me is up to date without manually doing it , and ive done the ini config file method
But the message appeares when i try to get to the game
Can you try launching the game directly? Using the executable in the following location
\Genshin Impact\Genshin impact Game
Ended up with the same result
Not sure what the problem is then :/
I guess you could try a fresh installation. I’ve written a guide for manual installation here.
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-fix-the-genshin-impact-game-verification-error-on-pc/
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
can you make a zip file for the whole game (including 1.4) please?
Hey, scroll down here for a full manual installation guide.
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-fix-the-genshin-impact-game-verification-error-on-pc/
hello i put zip in genshin impact game and clicked update in launcher but at the end it said “failed to check files try again”
can you try restarting your PC?
Didnt work
i updated config file to 1.4 one and now it just making me dowloand game as a whole huh
Try extracting the zip file. Please make sure the launcher is closed before you do that. See what happens then.
nope just driveerror and upload err when i try to open exe in 1.3.2_1.4.0, will it get better if i just wait for a putch?
If you can somehow update through the launcher, that’s the best possible way.
Will do
hi
i have an Issue with the normal update from the launcher, when finish the download and try to verify the files i receive this massage (files verification error) and start the download from zero.
my question is this method you posted will bypass this issue?
thank you
Hey! You can try this method, but I have a guide for the file verification as well. It does require a complete manual installation though, so keep that in mind 🙂
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-fix-the-genshin-impact-game-verification-error-on-pc/
Hi, I have a problem with this new version which is that after I press the play button the game works alright until it reaches the warning part. After that it directs me back to the first screen (the one where Rosaria and Venti appear, and where u have the play button). I’ve tried uninstalling and installing back, but the same problem keeps happening. Any tip on how can I solve this?
I did everything but when I was unzaping the 20gb file I downloaded it said there are 10 files that are corrupted (“UserAssembly.dll,01133876.blk,13259742.blk,Chinese\VO_1.3_6.pck,English\VO_1.3_3.pck,Japanese\VO_1.2_0.pck,Korean\VO_1.4_8.pck,Banks4.pck,Music12.pck,MDAQ001_OPNew_Part2_PlayerBoy.usm”)
other than that the game showed “Get game” only it never showed me the Launch button, I downloaded the game like 3 times from main launcher and everytime I download it, it insta delete itself because of some error, I have anti viruses disabled too I did everything, maybe the files are the problems? I tried repairing too and it didn’t do anything it basically showed me 20gb download, please help.
Download the zip file from the link again, and try running Winrar/7zip as an admin.
It’s still the same :(!
This is really strange :/
I’m not sure what is causing the corruption. Did you download the entire thing again? Using the link I provided?
https://autopatchhk.yuanshen.com/client_app/pc_mihoyo/20210317_67c8f1002bb26672/GenshinImpact_1.4.0.zip
Please give it another shot, and maybe try a different compression software, like 7zip.
can you please upload the files needed? cause I really can’t handle downloading it again and again 🙁
If you can upload them It will be appreaciated
here are the files I need and thanks anyways <3
GenshinImpact_Data\Native\UserAssembly.dll
GenshinImpact_Data\StreamingAssets\AssetBundles\blocks\00\01133876.blk
GenshinImpact_Data\StreamingAssets\AssetBundles\blocks\00\13259742.blk
GenshinImpact_Data\StreamingAssets\Audio\GeneratedSoundBanks\Windows\Chinese\VO_1.3_6.pck
GenshinImpact_Data\StreamingAssets\Audio\GeneratedSoundBanks\Windows\English(US)\VO_1.3_3.pck
GenshinImpact_Data\StreamingAssets\Audio\GeneratedSoundBanks\Windows\Japanese\VO_1.2_0.pck
GenshinImpact_Data\StreamingAssets\Audio\GeneratedSoundBanks\Windows\Korean\VO_1.4_8.pck
GenshinImpact_Data\StreamingAssets\Audio\GeneratedSoundBanks\Windows\Banks4.pck
GenshinImpact_Data\StreamingAssets\Audio\GeneratedSoundBanks\Windows\Music12.pck
GenshinImpact_Data\StreamingAssets\VideoAssets\StandaloneWindows64\MDAQ001_OPNew_Part2_PlayerBoy.usm
Hey everyone,
Genshin installing problem here.
Anyone here know why it keeps saying “game files verification error”
This is a fresh install by the way.
Hey, we have a guide for that right here.
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-fix-the-genshin-impact-game-verification-error-on-pc/
hello
i want to ask,
i just wanna to play this game in my pc from the beginning and my place wifi is so slow
so i download the latest launcher from the official site and it took my pc around 12 hours to complete
after that is stop and cant update anymore
could you share the update from the beginning so i can download it at the other place
and copy it to my pc
tq very much
Hey if you want to download and install the game from scratch, we have a guide for that. This will let you manually download the entire game on the latest version.
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-fix-the-genshin-impact-game-verification-error-on-pc/
1.5 update please?
Hey Saleh! 1.5 isn’t out yet, but don’t worry, we will have a guide up for it! 🙂
Hi, I followed your method and it worked perfectly👌, it’s just my launcher never worked so I’ve been opening the game from the application in the compressed file. Would I have a problem for the version 1.5 and other versions since my launcher does not register the files and keeps telling me to download.
I had tried downloading the game about three times before I aw your method and it still didn’t work so please help😩
Hey, when 1.5 comes out, I’ll write a guide for it as well. You will be able to manually update from the current version to 1.5, don’t worry 🙂
Can u upload the PRE-INSTALLATION (zip) file for version 1.5, i can not download it from the launcher
I also wanna say u are doing a good job bro, the one which should be done mihoyo
Here you go! 🙂
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-manually-update-to-genshin-impact-version-1-5-on-pc/
Hey. I’ve made everything but the game doesn’t open when I click on the launch. What should I do?
dude u gonna update for 1.5?
Hey, yes, you can follow that here.
https://whatifgaming.com/how-to-manually-update-to-genshin-impact-version-1-5-on-pc/