Genshin Impact 3.7 Update size and pre-installation download guide

The highly anticipated Genshin Impact version 3.7 update is less than two days away. HoYoverse has released the pre-installation function for both PC and mobile devices before the new patch. Players can download some of the files and other resources of the upcoming version in advance. Using this feature also speeds up the whole download progress when the new update is online.

Here is a simple guide on how to update the game Launcher and use the pre-installation function to download the in-game files on both PC and mobile. Do note that this feature is not available on PlayStation.

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Genshin Impact 3.7 Pre-installation guide for PC and mobile devices

HoYoverse has released a pre-installation function that allows players to download some files from the upcoming version 3.7 update in advance. It is recommended to use this feature as it saves a lot of time by speeding up the download process when the new patch is online, and fans can enjoy the content faster.

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Pre-install Genshin Impact 3.7 resource package on mobile

There are only two methods of downloading files on mobile devices.

Open the game and wait for the login screen (Image via HoYoverse)

The first is to open Genshin Impact and wait until you see the login page. You will find a pre-installation package option in the bottom left corner of the screen. Tap on it to begin the downloading.

Pre-install Resource Package via the in-game setting (Image via HoYoverse)

The other method is to install the files through the game's settings. Click on Resources, then press on Pre-Install Now and confirm.

Confirm Pre-Installation Resource Packages (Image via HoYoverse)

The file size for version 3.7 on mobile is between 2.5 GB to 4.5 GB, so make sure you have enough space. Also, note that you will not be able to play Genshin Impact while your device is downloading the files.

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Pre-install Genshin Impact 3.7 resource package on PC

Click on the Game Pre-installation next to the Launch option (Image via HoYoverse)

To reinstall the file on the PC, open and update the launcher. Then, click on the Pre-install resource package next to the Launch option and click on Confirm to start downloading.

The size of the version 3.7 resource package for PC is 9.29 GB, and the space needed to unzip it is around 19 GB, so make you have enough space, or else the download won't begin. You can also check the download status by hovering the cursor over the Game Pre-Installation option.

Using this function is much more efficient and simple for PC users, as it lets players play Genshin Impact or do other tasks even during the downloading process. It is highly recommended that gamers use the pre-installation function to speed up the process after the server maintenance and allow them to enjoy the new content as soon as possible.