Alex Ruben
How To Play Genshin Impact on Low-End PC Using BlueStacks
If the thought of running Genshin Impact on a modest PC feels like a lost cause, think again. Many folks have managed to get it running pretty smoothly by using BlueStacks 5 — that free Android emulator. Sure, it’s not perfect and requires some tweaks, but if you’re tired of being locked out of the fun because your machine’s a bit underpowered, this guide should help. Basically, the goal is to get Genshin Impact to run decently without making your PC sweat buckets. By following these steps, you’ll be able to install, optimize, and hopefully enjoy the game without constant lag or crashes.
How to Fix Genshin Impact Performance on Low-End PCs Using BlueStacks 5
Begin with the basics: Download and install BlueStacks 5
First, grab the official installer from the [BlueStacks website](https://bstk.me/pq5zmbgAw). Yeah, the official source is always better than some shady third-party links. Once you have that .exe file, run it. It’ll walk you through the setup. Honestly, sometimes the install can feel a little sneaky — like, why does it need to change so many settings?— but just follow the prompts. On some setups, BlueStacks may ask for extra permissions or to restart after installation. Once it’s installed, it’ll launch automatically. If not, just double-click the icon. Fun fact: because Windows has to make things harder than necessary, you might need to run it as administrator for best results.
Set up your Google account and install Genshin Impact
Once BlueStacks is up, it’s time to log into your Google account so you can access the Play Store—which is kinda the whole point. Open Google Play Store inside BlueStacks, then sign in. After that, just search for Genshin Impact, hit install, and wait for the download to finish. Easy enough, but don’t expect lightning-fast downloads if your internet is meh. Expect some lag, especially on slower connections.
Optimize BlueStacks settings for the best chance at smooth gameplay
This part’s where it gets a bit fiddly. You need to tell BlueStacks to use fewer resources but still try to keep the game playable. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) inside BlueStacks to open settings. Navigate to Performance—this is crucial. Here’s what to tweak:
- CPU cores: If your CPU has more cores, allocate more here. On a low-end PC, maybe just 2 or 4 cores—no need to go crazy.
- Memory: If you’ve got 4GB RAM or less, set it to Basic. More than that, you might get away with a higher setting, but don’t push it unless you’re feeling brave.
- Performance Mode: Switch to Balanced—this tends to offer a decent trade-off between speed and stability.
- Enable High FPS: Turn this on if your monitor can handle it (like 60Hz), but be wary that on a low-end machine, it could cause stuttering.
Extra tip: In the Display tab, set orientation to Landscape and choose a resolution that doesn’t make your PC cry. Lower resolutions (like 1280×720) are better for performance but might look a little janky.
Configure in-game controls and see if they help
Genshin Impact isn’t exactly touch-friendly on PC, so configuring controls can be tricky but helpful. Launch the game, click the keyboard icon on the right, and enable control presets. From there, you can customize keybindings or just stick with the defaults. Getting controls right might be a game-changer — or at least make navigating less frustrating.
Troubleshoot lag or crashing issues — don’t forget to monitor performance
If things feel sluggish once you start playing, try turning on the FPS counter in BlueStacks. It’s usually in the performance settings. That way, you can see if your machine is struggling or if the game’s just being a temperamental little brat. Also, close background apps like Chrome or other resource hogs. Because of course, Windows has to make it harder than it seems.
And hey, sometimes updating BlueStacks or Genshin Impact itself can fix weird bugs. Keep both apps as fresh as possible.
Extra tips & common issues
- On some setups, simply restarting BlueStacks or rebooting your PC after changing settings can make a difference. Because yes, sometimes it still doesn’t like to cooperate the first time.
- If performance remains poor, try lowering in-game graphics settings or turning off unnecessary in-game features like shadows or high-quality textures.
- If BlueStacks keeps crashing or refusing to launch, check your graphics drivers, update them if they’re out of date, or try disabling hardware virtualization (found in BIOS), but that’s always more advanced.
Wrap-up
Getting Genshin Impact to run decently on a low-end PC isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but a little patience and tweaks go a long way. BlueStacks 5 isn’t perfect — sometimes it feels like trying to herd cats — but it beats the option of just giving up. Play around with the settings, keep your system clean, and don’t expect miracles. Hopefully this shaves off a few hours of frustration for someone.
Summary
- Download BlueStacks 5 from the official website
- Log into Google Play Store and install Genshin Impact
- Adjust BlueStacks’ performance settings — CPU, RAM, FPS, resolution
- Configure in-game controls and try lowering graphics if lag hits
- Restart and update everything if issues persist
Do a quick sanity check:
- Got BlueStacks and Genshin Impact on latest versions?
- Resources freed up (background apps closed)?
- Graphics settings tweaked for your hardware?
Good luck — and fingers crossed this helps someone enjoy Teyvat without a ton of lag. Just something that worked on multiple machines, so maybe it’ll work here too.