The new Xbox glider announced for Genshin Impact 5.2 will be available to players on other platforms, but they will have a huge limitation imposed when purchasing the cosmetic item when compared to players on Microsoft’s line of consoles. Version 5.2 is the next big patch for HoYoverse’s action RPG and will introduce two new characters, new areas of the Natlan map, missions and more. All content of Genshin Impact 5.2 have already been confirmed by the developer during the special live broadcast, including the aforementioned Xbox glider.
The Xbox glider is being introduced to the game as a way to celebrate the release of the title for Xbox consoles. The new version of the HoYoverse RPG had already been announced previously but is coming, specifically, with the release of Version 5.2. Starting with the patch, owners of Xbox Series X/S consoles will be able to download and play all game contentwith the exception of previous limited-time events which have now been removed. Players on Xbox will be able to claim a new green glider in version 5.2 and later, celebrating Genshin Impactrelease on Xbox.
The new Xbox Glider in Genshin Impact 5.2 can be obtained by players on other platforms
Availability of the new cosmetic item will be limited to version 5.3
While Xbox glider redemption is permanently available to players on Xbox consoles, players on other platforms will also be able to obtain it, albeit with a much greater limitation. Players on PlayStation, PC and mobile devices will be able to get the Xbox glider in version 5.3, as announced by HoYoverse himself in a post on HoYoLAB. The post mentions that Players on any other platform will only be able to obtain the Xbox Glider for their accounts during the Genshin Impact 5.3.
Once the game goes into maintenance for version 5.4, the Xbox glider will become unavailable for redemption on these other platforms. The developer states that this period will last from January 1, 2025 to February 12, 2025. As such, if players on platforms other than Xbox want to get it, they must log into the game during the promotional period and then claim the Xbox glider in their mailbox within 30 days. Players on Xbox can log in at any time after version 5.2 and still have access to the themed glider in Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact’s Xbox Glider limitation can be bypassed
Players can enjoy cross-game progression
If players on other platforms miss the opportunity to get the special Xbox glider in version 5.3, there is still a way around the limitation. However, this involves using an Xbox console. Players on other platforms will need access to an Xbox console with the game installed, such as one borrowed from a friend. Then, they must create an Xbox account, connect it to their HoYoverse account, and log into the game on their console. Due to cross-progression, they will likely be able to keep and use the Xbox glider when playing Genshin Impact on your regular platform.
The Xbox glider offers no special gameplay advantages and is strictly cosmetic, much like the PlayStation-themed glider known as Wings of Descension. The novelty is made up of two sets of wings with green and white feathers, surrounded by golden adornments. This glider will match characters with green palettes. This includes units such as Alhaitham and Nahida in Genshin Impact. While the Xbox glider should look best on characters like these, they can be equipped by any other character in Genshin Impact.
Source: HoYoLAB