How to Link Your HoYoverse Account to PS5 (Step-by-Step)

HoYoverse is the company behind several successful titles, including Zenless Zone Zero, Honkai Star Rail, and most importantly, Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact is one of HoYoverse's most successful games, partly due to its wide platform support. The game features cross-save and cross-progression capabilities that players can enable by linking their platform accounts to a HoYoverse account. For PlayStation 4 or 5 players who want to switch platforms or continue their progress elsewhere, linking a PSN account to a HoYoverse account is essential.

In this article, we'll explore the complete step-by-step process of linking both accounts and provide everything you need to know about the linking procedure.

Also Read: How to Reach Grand Narukami Shrine Cave in Genshin Impact

Account Linking Process

The process of linking your accounts is actually quite simple, but it differs depending on whether you're switching from PlayStation to a different platform or switching to PlayStation.

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1. PlayStation to Other Platforms

If you already have a Genshin Impact account that you've been using on your PlayStation and want to switch to a different platform:

1. Launch Genshin Impact

2. Click on the Options button on your Controller

3. Navigate to the Settings Menu

4. Scroll Down to Account Option

5. Select the User Center options

6. Click on "Link" and proceed with the required steps

Keep in mind that you'd need to create a new HoYoverse account with an email that has never been used before.

2. Other Platforms to PlayStation

If you were playing on a different platform and switching to PlayStation, the process is less complex:

1. Install and Launch Genshin Impact on your PS4/PS5

2. Once it's launched, you'll be prompted to either:

   • Link miHoYo Account (Email)

   • Skip

3. Simply select the linking option

You'll be prompted to enter your HoYoverse account details, and this way, you'll have cross-save enabled between your PlayStation and other platforms that are connected to the same HoYoverse account.

Benefits & Limitations of Cross-Save

Once you've linked your HoYoverse and PSN accounts, you gain access to cross-save functionality, which offers significant advantages for your gaming experience. This feature lets you maintain consistent progress regardless of which platform you're using.

The primary benefit of cross-save is continuity. Your game progress, characters, weapons, and Primogems transfer seamlessly between devices. However, there are important limitations to understand about the cross-save system, purchases have platform restrictions.

Genesis Crystals bought on one platform can only be accessed when playing on that same platform. For example, Genesis Crystals purchased on PlayStation remain accessible only when playing on PlayStation, while those bought on mobile or PC won't appear when you log in to PlayStation.

The Blessing of the Welkin Moon works slightly differently. The daily 90 Primogems reward can be claimed on any platform, but the initial 300 Genesis Crystals follow the same platform restrictions as regular Genesis Crystal purchases.

Your character progress and Primogems remain consistent across all platforms. The game maintains your:

• Adventure rank

• Character roster and levels

• Weapons and artifacts

• Quest progress

• Accumulated Primogems

PlayStation-exclusive content like the Wings of Descension glider will only appear when playing on PlayStation consoles. When playing on other devices, these items automatically revert to their standard versions.

Linking your accounts also enables participation in web events and the HoYoLAB community, where you can claim additional rewards that wouldn't be available with a PlayStation-only account.

Also Read: Genshin Impact Multiplayer: How to Unlock and Play Co-Op Mode?

Final Words

Linking your HoYoverse account to PS5 gives you the freedom to play Genshin Impact across multiple platforms while maintaining your progress. The process is straightforward but requires attention to detail when following the setup prompts. While some limitations exist regarding purchases and PlayStation-exclusive items, the convenience of cross-save makes it worthwhile for players who enjoy gaming on different devices.

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