Game Updates normally, how to update the Launcher: Method 1: th-cam.com/video/3sswIYc09wc/w-d-xo.html Method 2: th-cam.com/video/CE904ry7aFE/w-d-xo.html
TL;DR: It's not bannable, the reason the process is long is because the game assumes you're on Windows which doesnt run the same file types as the steam deck so you need to do some working around to run the game which still uses the official launcher. Details: to everyone in the comments: this is NOT BANNABLE. It uses the official launcher with no tweaks to the game itself. The reason it's such a tedious process is because steam deck runs on linux which doesnt run EXE files by itself. You either need wine or proton (proton being the program that steam uses when you run games through it) The game also creates a fake C drive (which is what windows uses) and the drive is located in the compact data folder which means you will have to locate it to find the game files and, in turn, the launcher. Hope this helps :)
Thank you so much for this easy to follow guide. I've been watching other guides for hours. They always cut their video all over the place and then you can't follow it anymore. This really helped!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades So uhh, quick question lol. After going to game mode to launch today, the launcher.exe didn't work so I tried to find it in desktop mode. It's nowhere to be found and seems to just not exist lol. Not the end of the world since I can launch the .exe for genshin but I'm not sure what will happen when it comes time to update the game. Any clue where the launcher went?
Thank you!!! I haven't been trying to get this game up and running on my new Steam deck for hours 😅 I originally played it on my ipad with a PS controller. The bit at the end of changing the buttons to use as mouse was what did it for me. I was finally able to access the controller menu! I had to remap the buttons though, since I'd already changed my Steam deck system buttons to mimic Nintendo Switch 😂
How do I bring up the keyboard to type in user and password??? Cause I can’t do it!!!!! Nvm I figured it out had to click the steam button then go to the bottom under the plug in and click keyboard lol I feel like such a baby boomer 😂
Wow. That was a really good and easy to follow tutorial. I don't have a deck right now but I play Genshin. I wanted to know if I can run it without windows. So thank you for that!!
Its amazing that you don't have a deck but went out of your way to both watch and comment this video, thank you kind sir! I hope you can grab a deck soon and enjoy the game on it!
I had to modify one step. Removing the installer.exe from Steam also deleted the folder in steamapps/compatdata. I had to make a copy of the directory before removing that entry from Steam.
Thank you. I won't be doing this any time soon (mainly because I really don't like using a controller if I don't have to and my Steam Deck is mostly a backup should my laptop finally fail and I need to start saving for a new system), but it's very nice to know the option's been tested.
I installed it the same way and it worked out perfectly. I have also heard the whole you need to reduce stuff. To make run good. Actually i am mostly medium and with all effect besides motion blur which i hate. I was experiencing slow downs till i set the deck to 40fps then smoothed out at a comfortable 64c.
Amazing! You can get even more out of it, check my 6 steam deck hacks video. I am running smooth 60FPS at about 70c th-cam.com/video/L_YGIlDVYfw/w-d-xo.html
I followed all of your steps but when it came time to find the launcher its nowhere to be seen? I don't understand how it could just disappear like that? Do you have any solutions for this?
Amazing video broda! I followed your instructions step by step and everything works flawlessly. I just have a question, do you happen to know the best settings in PowerTools for running Genshin? Such as higher CPU frequency or higher GPU, TDP, etc. Again TY for the video. Best regards
Did you save it in program files or program file x86? Because you said "program files" but the video shows you saving it in x86. Is there a difference?
Thanks a lot for this great guide! Got it working on my Steam Deck. Now my main question is what settings are you using overall to optimize Genshin for running smoothly? I already watched your other video on the 6 must know Steam Deck hacks and already have all those plugins installed, plus I have Cryobyte33's Utility app. However, you don't mention in that video on what Genshin settings you are using, mind sharing? I'm using mostly medium settings with a few turned off like v-sync and have 40hz FPS lock. Game runs a bit better, but could be even better I think. Definitely ain't gettin 60 fps consistently if I left 40Hz mode off, too many frame dips and stutter.
Hi! I have most things on medium, try running fsr2 it helps a lot. Also ive set my cpu to 2.8 which keeps it cool. Honestly id rather lock at 40 cause its just way smoother and preserves battery! This game is sooo mich heavier than it used to be a year ago... Hard to believe it even, i was running it on a 2011ROG laptop with 60fps not a single stutter. Right now same machine barely stays at 40
Amazing tutorial! 💗 But, I have a question.. (keep in mind I don't have my Steam deck yet. I've just been doing research on whether I want it and I do!) İf i don't have anything on my microsd card how am supposed to find it at 5:52 do I just randomly click any letter? Am I supposed install something on it so I find it easier? I'll appreciate help/insight from ANYBODY. 💗💗💗
Hello! Welcome to the channel and thanks for the kind words. When you format an sd card for the first time in your deck settings a folder called "Lost+found" will be created, thats how you can recognize the drive later.
@@ZhakOfAllTradesoh my gosh! My twin sister and i absolutely love your content! You literally made our day by replying 💗💗💗.) Oh really? So that means what is titled "emulation" on your steam deck will be called "lost+found" on mine? Just so i understand properly (I'm not really good with technology 😅). EDIT: I just rewatched the video and i saw the "lost+found" folder on your steam deck.. Thank you so much for your help!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades Yep definitely. Out of curiosity, what Graphics settings are you running? I've been experimenting with either a Low graphics + 45 hz refresh + 45 fps cap setup or a Lowest graphics + 60hz refresh + 60 fps cap setup. The first one is super stable and smooth, which is nice. The second one definitely feels great when things are running at 60 fps, but stutters when the fps drops in crowded areas. Wondering what you ultimately went with for your setup.
Genshin Impact is a massive game with a massive community and has been standing strong for over 3 years now. Give it a try for sure! I have sunk over 1000 hours in it easily Not to mention it plays amazing on the deck!
Anyone installed one of the voice packs successfully after this? The game starts OK and plays okay, but I'd rather have the Chinese or Japanese voices.
Hi! I followed your guide and it's a blessing! Finally got to experience the game while just chilling comfortably in bed, one of the reasons i got my deck in tbe furst place. I cant seem to update the launcher, tho. It still shows the "not enough space" error message. What should i do?
Thanks! The launcher update doesent seems to break the game you can still update the game and play it. I will investigate thebissue but its probably the proton layer. What comes to mind it downloading the launcher again, installing it and copying the files to this current launcher, but thats a hassle and I wouldn't really bother unless I cant play.
Star Rail already tested. As of right now it sadly doesent work natively, with that said there is another way to play it on the deck, gonna make a video about it real soon.
Hi will this method have risk of getting banned ? As per some research i found out that people are only able to play GI because anti-cheat was removed temporarily from game but new 3.7 v have them and people cant play game
This cannot get you banned as you are not doing anything that an anticheat perceives as cheating. You are playing the game on an "layer that sinulates windows" (don't quote me on that people that understand proton :D) Regardless as of a few days the game runs again on the steam deck. Enjoy it while it lasts. You can always use my other method and stream it from your pc too!
Hi guys, I got the game run perfectly but it doesn’t have any sound. I already checked audio volume etc but it still didn’t work. If anyone has any ideas it might be muted where else, please help me. Much appreciated
Hi, I've seen this issue reported once or twice. No idea whats causing it, try running itnwith different proton layers to see if it changes anything. Also try from desktop mode and check your audio settings there.
Does this method still work to your knowledge? Maybe I’m doing something wrong, but every time I install this game following these steps exactly, everything is fine until I hit “Play” in game mode on the launcher.exe. The steam deck acts like it’s launching the .exe, but fails. When I go back into desktop mode, all of the game files I installed have been deleted and all that’s left on my device is the .exe to install the launcher that I got from Genshin’s site. I’ve tried reinstalling, and no matter where I install (both local SSD or SD card), the game just deletes at the same step.
What version of the game are you running? Skip the step where you remove the installer from steam, leave it as a non-steam game after installation (you can hide it instead). Some people report this works for them.
thank you soo much for video. this is what i search. another video is using an anime launcher and can make me banned. but this is official launcher and safe that what i need
Absolutely not, you are not doing anything illegal. You are playing the game on a PC with a linux operating system. With active AntiCheat and everything! Enjoy the game, don't worry one bit!
Remember that folder we had to find to add the launcher to steam as a non-steam game? There will be another one that consists of the actual game files (should be named genshin impact game or something) simply delete them both and you are done.
I am still in the midst of installing the game but I saw some questions about installing different voice over languages and how the pop up saying "not enough storage" comes up. Is there a way to get past that?
Used to be the case before the latest Proton Update 8.0.1 And it is not quite the anti-cheat its more complicated than that, some games using the same anti-cheat systems do work, but yeah in general that WAS the issue
You are going to be using the Internal connection so other than having a high ping, it should not affect it. Make sure to enable the dynamic resolution in remote play settings. Subscribe!
I have a question. I use proton8.0-3 However, there is a problem in that you cannot move the mouse and have to touch the screen. Do I need to connect a separate wired mouse externally and prepare a keyboard? 😢
Hello, appreciate the super thanks! Try pressing the "Steam" button it should enable the touchpad for a few seconds. You can use the time to click what you have to or to change the game settings to controller if you already installed successfully!
I am 100% sure this wont get you banned! Windows on an SD is a double edged sword cause it writes so often on the sd card you never know if its going to die after a week or a few months, but it will die eventually as they are not made to run an operating system, that writes and deletes temp files all the time. Mine died in two weeks and it was a good SD from Samsung. Never installed windows on an SD after.
Hi, try searching for Launcher.exe in the drive. Make sure you installed the launcher properly. You should be able to run it directly after installation, try that and see if the files pop out. They are somewhere. You could also use an SD card if you have available, this also makes updating the launcher way easier later.
I have the problem, that i cant update the launcher, because it says i have 0b storage.. i also can't install any other languages for the voices because of the same problem. Help?
For some reason my Combatability setting, more specifically the “force use of a specific steam play combatability tool” is greyed out and not allowing me to tick it. help?
Test it out with another account for a while if you want. I have been playing like that for over a month. There is just nothing bannable, you are playing the game from a PC, which is what the Deck ultimately is 🧏
I got through all the steps but got stuck. When in game, there is no option for me to click on settings in order to change controller settings from “keyboard” to “Controller”.
Bro busca una configuracion de los controles en la steam y una vez que lo hagas entra al juegos abre menu y cambia a control y despues editas los.controles como su fuera de playstation4 eso hago y me funciona
Hi! This is explained in the video. We set up an Alt key and right trackpad for mouse to use them as alt+mouse which unlocks the mouse in the Pc version of the game
Hi, I tried back in the days when it came out and it wouldn't work back then. Let me investigate now and if it works I will make a quick video. You can always use the streaming method which will always work too!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades i tried the streaming method but the controls are all over the place and somehow i cant remap the controls from the community settings
I installed the game on my steam deck. Now I want to update my game and the louncher. If I try it, the game say I have 0 Byte left on my Disc. But I if I check my left storage I have 121,08 GB left. Does anyone know how I can fix it?
@ZhakOfAllTrades I just got a nee ssd in my steam deck and thinking about getting back into genshin impact. I use to use the gtk but so complicated to remove.
There is a genshin impact.exe in the game genshin impact folder, can I add it to steam instead of launcher.exe? Is that ok? I want to go directly to the game, not from the Launcher
You can! But it will save you a single click and you will have to add the launcher anyway in order to update the game in the future. I highly recommend adding the launcher instead
@@ZhakOfAllTrades hi, it is easier way, download the launcher installer, then hide, then find the folder launcher.exe, add, add proton compatability, just press next, and next, and play, and set controller back button to "ESC" button to change to controller. it is faster that for me, stable like native! thanks YA!
@@Office3 Hi! Thanks for that! I also found out pressing the Steam button allows your mouse to work for a few seconds and you can set the controls by doing that!
I tried this now for 20 times and im so over it. I do the exact same steps as in the video but the folder dosnt show me in compdata. I searchd thru everything. Any ideas how to get this folder?
Try clicking Run now after thr installer shows up. Also try using search features and search for "Launcher.exe" You could always install it on an SD card too, which I recommend.
Hello! I have tried in the past and it did not run. On the next major update for the game I will give it another go and if it runs, will make a video about it!
Sadly no, it doesn't not start directly from the Steam Deck yet, you will have to stream it to the deck from a PC, but you can still play it on the deck. I have a full guide video on the channel!
When I try to log in, my keyboard doesn't show up to the game, (pressing steam + x button) So when I close the game, the keyboard is there on desktop layer. Somehow the keyboard shows up to wrong layer. 🤔 Anyone having this issue?
@@komix0 Sadly not working natively with this method but you can stream it from the pc with my old Genshin Method. I will make a video about it! Not perfect but at least we can play it on the deck!
Genshin Patch 3.7 seems to break the compatibility with the Deck. I am investigating. Meanwhile you can play streaming it to your Deck from your PC. here is a video how to do it: th-cam.com/video/zERajgh_ils/w-d-xo.html
Hi man, I've checked all the folders and still can't find Genshin Impact in Program Files. I've done the run with proton and install part. Any ideas? Thanks.
Try restarting your deck and use a searching tool to find the folder. It might not be i. Program files but in program files x86. You could also search for launcher.exe just make sure you got the correct one cause yoy might find many, depending on how many games that have launchers called the same you got installed.
It can do even better, watch my "6 steam deck hacks you must use video here": th-cam.com/video/L_YGIlDVYfw/w-d-xo.html However, Genshin Impact's optimization is getting worst and worst with time I remember being able to play it 60 fps on an old 2011 ROG laptop a year ago.
Thanks @ZhakOfAllTrades for the video. This issue also happened to me. Everything runs perfectly but the game doesn’t have any sound for some reasons and I already checked all the audio, not sure if the game is muted somewhere. Please let me know if you have any ideas how to fix this. Much appreciated.
Hello, welcome to the channel! Sadly the last time I tested it didn't work. I am revisiting and trying every major update! You can always use the streaming method to play it on your deck though! Here is a link to it: th-cam.com/video/p1pGiXjC0hI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=sV0X-xh2BYO7ZapW
@@ZhakOfAllTrades I have now tried: Proton Experimental, GE-Proton8-1 and GE-Proton8-7. Neither did work. I click play with the launcher.exe and it spins for a moment then it kills the process and I could hit play again. (I also tried in Desktop and Gaming Mode)
A little late, but I had the same issue, and the problem is that you should not remove the genshin-installer.exe from Steam as the video shows. This removes the folder from /compatdata. Just reinstall the launcher and proceed as in the video, but without removing anything from your steam library.
People have been playing the game on the Steam Deck for over a year and I haven't had a single comment about anyone being banned. A lot of people keep worrying about it however and I totally get why. Nobody wants to lose their account and progress. With that said do not worry one bit, install the game and play it, you are essentially simulating windows environment, and the anti-cheat is active, you will never get banned for playing the game on the deck.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades Was too late… Emailed customer service to prove it’s mine & hopefully get it back. Had to make a new one for now. But it worked so thanks for ur video 😊
Game Updates normally, how to update the Launcher:
Method 1: th-cam.com/video/3sswIYc09wc/w-d-xo.html
Method 2: th-cam.com/video/CE904ry7aFE/w-d-xo.html
TL;DR: It's not bannable, the reason the process is long is because the game assumes you're on Windows which doesnt run the same file types as the steam deck so you need to do some working around to run the game which still uses the official launcher.
Details:
to everyone in the comments: this is NOT BANNABLE. It uses the official launcher with no tweaks to the game itself. The reason it's such a tedious process is because steam deck runs on linux which doesnt run EXE files by itself. You either need wine or proton (proton being the program that steam uses when you run games through it) The game also creates a fake C drive (which is what windows uses) and the drive is located in the compact data folder which means you will have to locate it to find the game files and, in turn, the launcher.
Hope this helps :)
Thank you so much for this easy to follow guide. I've been watching other guides for hours. They always cut their video all over the place and then you can't follow it anymore. This really helped!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the recognition! Have fun with the game 🥳
@@ZhakOfAllTrades So uhh, quick question lol. After going to game mode to launch today, the launcher.exe didn't work so I tried to find it in desktop mode. It's nowhere to be found and seems to just not exist lol. Not the end of the world since I can launch the .exe for genshin but I'm not sure what will happen when it comes time to update the game. Any clue where the launcher went?
Thank you!!! I haven't been trying to get this game up and running on my new Steam deck for hours 😅 I originally played it on my ipad with a PS controller. The bit at the end of changing the buttons to use as mouse was what did it for me. I was finally able to access the controller menu!
I had to remap the buttons though, since I'd already changed my Steam deck system buttons to mimic Nintendo Switch 😂
Glad I helped you with this!
Good thing steamdeck's button remapping is as easy as it gets!
Enjoy the game!
Thanks for reaching out 🫶
Good news friends! I have found a solution for the Genshin Impact's Launcher update error.
Expect a video of how to fix this tomorrow by EOD!
Это ты имеешь в виду версию 3.7?
Good news! Genshin is yet again working and running natively on the DECK With This method!
Is your L4+Right trackpad working? Mine for some reason doesn't work including touch screen. The last version didn't have these problems
How do I bring up the keyboard to type in user and password??? Cause I can’t do it!!!!!
Nvm I figured it out had to click the steam button then go to the bottom under the plug in and click keyboard lol I feel like such a baby boomer 😂
I just installed genshin on my steam deck using your tutorial thanks buddy .
Wow. That was a really good and easy to follow tutorial. I don't have a deck right now but I play Genshin. I wanted to know if I can run it without windows. So thank you for that!!
Its amazing that you don't have a deck but went out of your way to both watch and comment this video, thank you kind sir! I hope you can grab a deck soon and enjoy the game on it!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades thx I hope so too😀
Yey thanks for this tutorial the game is now installed and running. Thank you.
Came for the instructional video, stayed for the adoring cat!😻
I had to modify one step. Removing the installer.exe from Steam also deleted the folder in steamapps/compatdata. I had to make a copy of the directory before removing that entry from Steam.
Thank you. I won't be doing this any time soon (mainly because I really don't like using a controller if I don't have to and my Steam Deck is mostly a backup should my laptop finally fail and I need to start saving for a new system), but it's very nice to know the option's been tested.
After 7 months, it worked perfectly! Thanks alot. Had to hide the installer from library instead because it uninstalls when I remove from steam.
Good point! I will see if I can add it as subtitle or crop it out of the video, since it seems to be very common. Thanks for pointing it out!
This worked for me for 4.1! thank you!!
I installed it the same way and it worked out perfectly. I have also heard the whole you need to reduce stuff. To make run good. Actually i am mostly medium and with all effect besides motion blur which i hate. I was experiencing slow downs till i set the deck to 40fps then smoothed out at a comfortable 64c.
Amazing! You can get even more out of it, check my 6 steam deck hacks video. I am running smooth 60FPS at about 70c
th-cam.com/video/L_YGIlDVYfw/w-d-xo.html
@@ZhakOfAllTrades smooth 60FPS at 70Celsius? Even in the desert regions of Sumeru? I’ll believe it when I see it. Haha
Outstanding guide, thanks so much
the only one that worked tysmm
Thank you. Helpful
I followed all of your steps but when it came time to find the launcher its nowhere to be seen? I don't understand how it could just disappear like that? Do you have any solutions for this?
Amazing video broda! I followed your instructions step by step and everything works flawlessly.
I just have a question, do you happen to know the best settings in PowerTools for running Genshin?
Such as higher CPU frequency or higher GPU, TDP, etc.
Again TY for the video.
Best regards
It worked perfect here thanks a lot man
Thank you for subscribing!
Did you save it in program files or program file x86? Because you said "program files" but the video shows you saving it in x86. Is there a difference?
Thank you so much that was really helpful
Thanks a lot for this great guide! Got it working on my Steam Deck. Now my main question is what settings are you using overall to optimize Genshin for running smoothly?
I already watched your other video on the 6 must know Steam Deck hacks and already have all those plugins installed, plus I have Cryobyte33's Utility app. However, you don't mention in that video on what Genshin settings you are using, mind sharing? I'm using mostly medium settings with a few turned off like v-sync and have 40hz FPS lock. Game runs a bit better, but could be even better I think. Definitely ain't gettin 60 fps consistently if I left 40Hz mode off, too many frame dips and stutter.
Hi! I have most things on medium, try running fsr2 it helps a lot. Also ive set my cpu to 2.8 which keeps it cool. Honestly id rather lock at 40 cause its just way smoother and preserves battery! This game is sooo mich heavier than it used to be a year ago... Hard to believe it even, i was running it on a 2011ROG laptop with 60fps not a single stutter. Right now same machine barely stays at 40
Amazing tutorial! 💗
But, I have a question.. (keep in mind I don't have my Steam deck yet. I've just been doing research on whether I want it and I do!) İf i don't have anything on my microsd card how am supposed to find it at 5:52 do I just randomly click any letter? Am I supposed install something on it so I find it easier? I'll appreciate help/insight from ANYBODY. 💗💗💗
Hello! Welcome to the channel and thanks for the kind words.
When you format an sd card for the first time in your deck settings a folder called "Lost+found" will be created, thats how you can recognize the drive later.
@@ZhakOfAllTradesoh my gosh! My twin sister and i absolutely love your content! You literally made our day by replying 💗💗💗.)
Oh really? So that means what is titled "emulation" on your steam deck will be called "lost+found" on mine? Just so i understand properly (I'm not really good with technology 😅).
EDIT: I just rewatched the video and i saw the "lost+found" folder on your steam deck.. Thank you so much for your help!
you earned a new sub well explained thanks man🤘🤘🤘🤘
To get the folder in compatdata to appear I just clicked RUN NOW when installing the launcher and it appeared just fine
wait what did you do when it updates? mines says insufficient memory even tho i have like 400gb left.
This is so great, thank you!
You are weilcome! Enjoy the game and consider subscribing 🌊
Perfect video. Just started playing Genshin and being able to play on the Deck (in addition to my full setup) is great. Thank you!
Thank you for the recognition! Enjoy the game, it is still such a banger even after 3 years!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades Yep definitely. Out of curiosity, what Graphics settings are you running?
I've been experimenting with either a Low graphics + 45 hz refresh + 45 fps cap setup or a Lowest graphics + 60hz refresh + 60 fps cap setup. The first one is super stable and smooth, which is nice. The second one definitely feels great when things are running at 60 fps, but stutters when the fps drops in crowded areas.
Wondering what you ultimately went with for your setup.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades just me or the most recent patch broke the game on steam deck? Getting an “insufficient space” error.
@@KhaPiano do you have enough space to complete the install tho?
Best tutorial
Thx dude !
Thanks for taking the time to write this comment and thank me mate! Appreciate that! Enjoy gaming on your Deck!
Is the game good? Ive been contemplating getting into it, im looking for a decent story and combat sysytem. Does it have those qualities
Genshin Impact is a massive game with a massive community and has been standing strong for over 3 years now. Give it a try for sure!
I have sunk over 1000 hours in it easily
Not to mention it plays amazing on the deck!
Thanks so much!
Anyone installed one of the voice packs successfully after this? The game starts OK and plays okay, but I'd rather have the Chinese or Japanese voices.
Hi! I followed your guide and it's a blessing! Finally got to experience the game while just chilling comfortably in bed, one of the reasons i got my deck in tbe furst place.
I cant seem to update the launcher, tho. It still shows the "not enough space" error message. What should i do?
Thanks! The launcher update doesent seems to break the game you can still update the game and play it. I will investigate thebissue but its probably the proton layer. What comes to mind it downloading the launcher again, installing it and copying the files to this current launcher, but thats a hassle and I wouldn't really bother unless I cant play.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades thank you! So far i can play regularly even if it says that, so no problem.
@@marimakesstuff3900 I have found a FIX that is relatively easy, video tomorrow!
Think you can test out Honkai Impact 3rd and Star Rail too?
Star Rail already tested. As of right now it sadly doesent work natively, with that said there is another way to play it on the deck, gonna make a video about it real soon.
@@ZhakOfAllTradesHonkai doesnt work either. I downloaded it when I first got my deck but the anti cheat blocks it
Fully worked
Enjoy the game! Consider subscribing for more helpful tutorials 🦥
Hey man, the new update broke it again. I updated it but it launches with a black screen. Any fix?
Hello! I will investigate if any proton change can fix it, but no promises as the last time nothing helped until miHoYo made a slight change again.
You have to wait a week after the patch. It seems to work after a week from the update.
Hi will this method have risk of getting banned ? As per some research i found out that people are only able to play GI because anti-cheat was removed temporarily from game but new 3.7 v have them and people cant play game
This cannot get you banned as you are not doing anything that an anticheat perceives as cheating. You are playing the game on an "layer that sinulates windows" (don't quote me on that people that understand proton :D) Regardless as of a few days the game runs again on the steam deck. Enjoy it while it lasts. You can always use my other method and stream it from your pc too!
im stuck on 4:13. i have every folder shown in the video except the genshin impact folder and i've looked everywhere :((
Try again but do not delete the installer from steam after the game installs, leave it there.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades thanks. i did realize that's what made it disappear so i just hid the installer instead. great video!
Hi guys, I got the game run perfectly but it doesn’t have any sound. I already checked audio volume etc but it still didn’t work. If anyone has any ideas it might be muted where else, please help me. Much appreciated
Hi, I've seen this issue reported once or twice. No idea whats causing it, try running itnwith different proton layers to see if it changes anything. Also try from desktop mode and check your audio settings there.
Thank you sir
I must be dumb, cause not even following this step by step can I get it to work
Does this method still work to your knowledge? Maybe I’m doing something wrong, but every time I install this game following these steps exactly, everything is fine until I hit “Play” in game mode on the launcher.exe. The steam deck acts like it’s launching the .exe, but fails. When I go back into desktop mode, all of the game files I installed have been deleted and all that’s left on my device is the .exe to install the launcher that I got from Genshin’s site. I’ve tried reinstalling, and no matter where I install (both local SSD or SD card), the game just deletes at the same step.
What version of the game are you running?
Skip the step where you remove the installer from steam, leave it as a non-steam game after installation (you can hide it instead). Some people report this works for them.
thank you soo much for video. this is what i search. another video is using an anime launcher and can make me banned. but this is official launcher and safe that what i need
Will my account get banned if I do this??
Absolutely not, you are not doing anything illegal. You are playing the game on a PC with a linux operating system. With active AntiCheat and everything! Enjoy the game, don't worry one bit!
hey bro, thanks for the tutorial.
but in case that i want to uninstall it? how do i do it?
Remember that folder we had to find to add the launcher to steam as a non-steam game? There will be another one that consists of the actual game files (should be named genshin impact game or something) simply delete them both and you are done.
Thankss man, it worked for me...just want to make sure this tutorial not by pass the anti cheat right?
No, everything is legit and you can NOT get banned 🦥
I am still in the midst of installing the game but I saw some questions about installing different voice over languages and how the pop up saying "not enough storage" comes up. Is there a way to get past that?
This is explained in the video 🙌
Graciaaaaaaas
I had a question, I cannot download the voice package. It said my Deck was out of space althought it had. Could you guide me some tips ?
I'll check this out later today but with star rail.
Don't bother it does not work! I have a video how to play it in the deck by streaming to it, check it out!
Is it working temporarily? I thought the anti cheat was an issue
Used to be the case before the latest Proton Update 8.0.1 And it is not quite the anti-cheat its more complicated than that, some games using the same anti-cheat systems do work, but yeah in general that WAS the issue
Nice thanks, but I have the problem that the Download interupts regulary, so I believe my Internet is too unstable... :(
You are going to be using the Internal connection so other than having a high ping, it should not affect it. Make sure to enable the dynamic resolution in remote play settings.
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CAN YOU TELL GRAPHICS SETTINGS.....CAN I CAP 40 FPS
GOD bless you bro, you just made my evening with this tutorial, thanks 💌💌💌
You are welcome! Enjoy yourself!
I have a question. I use proton8.0-3 However, there is a problem in that you cannot move the mouse and have to touch the screen. Do I need to connect a separate wired mouse externally and prepare a keyboard? 😢
Hello, appreciate the super thanks!
Try pressing the "Steam" button it should enable the touchpad for a few seconds. You can use the time to click what you have to or to change the game settings to controller if you already installed successfully!
@@ZhakOfAllTradesthanks bro
Are you certain this won't get me ban. I'm so beyond worried I shoved a windows os on a SD card to play hoyo games
I am 100% sure this wont get you banned!
Windows on an SD is a double edged sword cause it writes so often on the sd card you never know if its going to die after a week or a few months, but it will die eventually as they are not made to run an operating system, that writes and deletes temp files all the time.
Mine died in two weeks and it was a good SD from Samsung. Never installed windows on an SD after.
I just have a question, the game will automatically update? Or what we have to do then? I dont want to be banned or something. Please tell us 🛐
This is explained in the video.
what tdp did you use?
i followed your steps but i can't locate the genshin impact folder anywhere. i haven't installed any games at all.... i have proton 8.0-2
Hi, try searching for Launcher.exe in the drive. Make sure you installed the launcher properly. You should be able to run it directly after installation, try that and see if the files pop out. They are somewhere.
You could also use an SD card if you have available, this also makes updating the launcher way easier later.
New patch came in and i dont know how to update it
I have the problem, that i cant update the launcher, because it says i have 0b storage.. i also can't install any other languages for the voices because of the same problem. Help?
Use method 2 in the pinned comment. I think the same should work for the language pack.
Hi, great video. Today Genshin got update. When I try to update it, I got error "Failed to replace files launcher.exe"
Hi! I will investigate after work and check what is going on. However I updated the game yesterday without any issues.
and I should have plenty of storage though 🤔
For some reason my Combatability setting, more specifically the “force use of a specific steam play combatability tool” is greyed out and not allowing me to tick it. help?
Try removing the game from the non-steam games and add it again.
Genuinely asking, Is it safe for your genshin account to play this way?
100%
@@ZhakOfAllTrades thank you, I'm hestitant to install it, afraid to get banned
Test it out with another account for a while if you want. I have been playing like that for over a month. There is just nothing bannable, you are playing the game from a PC, which is what the Deck ultimately is 🧏
@@ZhakOfAllTrades thnksm you convince me to install it on my steam deck and just earned another subscriber 👍
I got through all the steps but got stuck. When in game, there is no option for me to click on settings in order to change controller settings from “keyboard” to “Controller”.
Bro busca una configuracion de los controles en la steam y una vez que lo hagas entra al juegos abre menu y cambia a control y despues editas los.controles como su fuera de playstation4 eso hago y me funciona
Hi! This is explained in the video. We set up an Alt key and right trackpad for mouse to use them as alt+mouse which unlocks the mouse in the Pc version of the game
Can this be used for Tower of Fantasy?
Hi, I tried back in the days when it came out and it wouldn't work back then. Let me investigate now and if it works I will make a quick video. You can always use the streaming method which will always work too!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades i tried the streaming method but the controls are all over the place and somehow i cant remap the controls from the community settings
I installed the game on my steam deck. Now I want to update my game and the louncher.
If I try it, the game say I have 0 Byte left on my Disc.
But I if I check my left storage I have 121,08 GB left.
Does anyone know how I can fix it?
Hi! Check my other videos, I have two methods for tackling that issue.
Btw the issue is with updating the launcher, game updates with no issues.
you got a fix for the launcher update insufficient disk space?
Yes, but never released the video because the game stopped working, will try to edit it this week!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades thanks bro! the game is still working tho but it just annoys me that the launcher update still pops up
Help, After downloading the game I cannot find the game folder.
Hello! Try starting the game first, use search functiona in desktoo mode to look for launcher.exe
Does it run better on the ssd vs the sd?
Hello, I'd say negligible difference. Mostly loading times are improved.
@ZhakOfAllTrades I just got a nee ssd in my steam deck and thinking about getting back into genshin impact.
I use to use the gtk but so complicated to remove.
There is a genshin impact.exe in the game genshin impact folder, can I add it to steam instead of launcher.exe? Is that ok? I want to go directly to the game, not from the Launcher
You can! But it will save you a single click and you will have to add the launcher anyway in order to update the game in the future. I highly recommend adding the launcher instead
I have genshin impact on my pc, and i transfer it to steamdeck. cuz my internet suck. is it ok to take the files from a windows based pc to steamdeck?
for fontaine 4.0 update is it still working? not bannabllle?
Still works, + I have a new method of updating the launcher.(check latest video) This was never bannable and never will be
@@ZhakOfAllTrades hi, it is easier way, download the launcher installer, then hide, then find the folder launcher.exe, add, add proton compatability, just press next, and next, and play, and set controller back button to "ESC" button to change to controller. it is faster that for me, stable like native! thanks YA!
@@Office3 Hi! Thanks for that! I also found out pressing the Steam button allows your mouse to work for a few seconds and you can set the controls by doing that!
I tried this now for 20 times and im so over it. I do the exact same steps as in the video but the folder dosnt show me in compdata. I searchd thru everything. Any ideas how to get this folder?
Try clicking Run now after thr installer shows up. Also try using search features and search for "Launcher.exe"
You could always install it on an SD card too, which I recommend.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades It worked. Dont remove the Launcher from steam ans the folder will appear.
wil this method work with honkai impact 3rd?
Hello! I have tried in the past and it did not run. On the next major update for the game I will give it another go and if it runs, will make a video about it!
@@SurrenderDaBewty928 yeah, but it's dsnt playable on steam deck) i tried egs version, the same result
Can i apply this method to install star rail?
Sadly no, it doesn't not start directly from the Steam Deck yet, you will have to stream it to the deck from a PC, but you can still play it on the deck. I have a full guide video on the channel!
Will the game still get updates?
This is explained in the video 🦥
When I try to log in, my keyboard doesn't show up to the game, (pressing steam + x button)
So when I close the game, the keyboard is there on desktop layer.
Somehow the keyboard shows up to wrong layer. 🤔
Anyone having this issue?
You should start the game in gaming mode instead. Avoid desktop mode unless you want to install, update or adjust something.
Awesome, it works now! Thank you! :D
How can i update the launcher? It popup a message that i hace not enough space on disk 😢
Hello, you do not have to to pkay the game. It is just some fixes for the fonts of the launcher. I am looking into why and how to fix this
I think it's broken now with the new update :(
Can;t get through Get a Verification Slider part
EDIT: Hold Steam button and use right mouse pad to get through that part he didn't explain it.
The touch screen should work here.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades it was acting up I just end up holding the Steam button and the right mouse pad to get it to work correctly.
Star rail too ?
Not natively but it can be played on the deck, video really soon!
It works the same way with star rail ?
I am in the process of making a video about this, subscribe and stay tuned.
Same question :) I'm super interested if you could launch star rail
@@komix0 Sadly not working natively with this method but you can stream it from the pc with my old Genshin Method. I will make a video about it! Not perfect but at least we can play it on the deck!
I did everything but my game can’t launch for some reason it shows a black screen
Genshin Patch 3.7 seems to break the compatibility with the Deck. I am investigating.
Meanwhile you can play streaming it to your Deck from your PC. here is a video how to do it: th-cam.com/video/zERajgh_ils/w-d-xo.html
@@ZhakOfAllTrades should I leave Genshin impact on my steam deck or should I remove it???
@@captivatedlunt1895 If you need the space delete it. If not you can leave it any update on proton or the game can fix this.
How do we fix the controls on Genshin impact??
Hello! This is explained in the video 💪
Hi man, I've checked all the folders and still can't find Genshin Impact in Program Files. I've done the run with proton and install part. Any ideas? Thanks.
Try restarting your deck and use a searching tool to find the folder. It might not be i. Program files but in program files x86.
You could also search for launcher.exe just make sure you got the correct one cause yoy might find many, depending on how many games that have launchers called the same you got installed.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades Worked, just had to not delete the launcher from Steam. Cheers!
@@divyamraj2258 Thanks bud ;-)
can sdeck run genshin lowest 60fps ?
It can do even better, watch my "6 steam deck hacks you must use video here": th-cam.com/video/L_YGIlDVYfw/w-d-xo.html
However,
Genshin Impact's optimization is getting worst and worst with time I remember being able to play it 60 fps on an old 2011 ROG laptop a year ago.
Tried this exact way with honkai but the exe after the launcher doesn;t work, sucks but thank you!
Yes that game unfortunately doesn't run. You can try streaming it to the deck though! Check out my video about how to set it up!
Is there a way to get the android version?
Hi! Yea you could use BlueStacks or other emulator but why would you want to do that?
I cant find it in my compatdata 😢
Hi! Try without removing the installer from the added non-steam games! You can just "Hide" it later
When I remove the installer from my steam library the game files also disappear as well for some reason
That is not possible, you are just removing the shortcut. How are you removing the installer?
@@ZhakOfAllTrades yeah im not sure either, but i notice when i remove the shortcut the files in that compatdata disappear as well
I ran into the same issue as well, the best solution I could do was hide the install.exe
Thanks @ZhakOfAllTrades for the video. This issue also happened to me. Everything runs perfectly but the game doesn’t have any sound for some reasons and I already checked all the audio, not sure if the game is muted somewhere. Please let me know if you have any ideas how to fix this. Much appreciated.
please allow this game to run on linux and not be a fluke
I don’t have proton 801 but 802
Just use the latest version
Can i do the same with Honkai Star Rail?
Hello, welcome to the channel!
Sadly the last time I tested it didn't work. I am revisiting and trying every major update! You can always use the streaming method to play it on your deck though!
Here is a link to it: th-cam.com/video/p1pGiXjC0hI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=sV0X-xh2BYO7ZapW
@@ZhakOfAllTrades okay thanks!
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Will u get banned for using proton?
No, it's safe if the game runs.
Does GIMI work also?
What is GIMI?
@ZhakOfAllTrades genshins mod enabler, I guess.
Unfortunately the launcher.exe doesn't launch with Proton 8.0-2
Stranger I have no issues with the same version. Try running with other proton versions, also try GE.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades Right I forgot about GE, will try
@@ZhakOfAllTrades I have now tried: Proton Experimental, GE-Proton8-1 and GE-Proton8-7. Neither did work. I click play with the launcher.exe and it spins for a moment then it kills the process and I could hit play again. (I also tried in Desktop and Gaming Mode)
A little late, but I had the same issue, and the problem is that you should not remove the genshin-installer.exe from Steam as the video shows. This removes the folder from /compatdata.
Just reinstall the launcher and proceed as in the video, but without removing anything from your steam library.
Is this actually legit? I thought it wasn't possible to download genshin on steamOS without risking getting your account banned
People have been playing the game on the Steam Deck for over a year and I haven't had a single comment about anyone being banned. A lot of people keep worrying about it however and I totally get why. Nobody wants to lose their account and progress. With that said do not worry one bit, install the game and play it, you are essentially simulating windows environment, and the anti-cheat is active, you will never get banned for playing the game on the deck.
After doing all this, ready, going to log in & just found out my account was hacked… 🫠
Sorry to hear that, change your password asap and for the love of Gaben use password generator 😌
@@ZhakOfAllTrades Was too late… Emailed customer service to prove it’s mine & hopefully get it back. Had to make a new one for now. But it worked so thanks for ur video 😊
@@vv2922 I hope you get your account back!