Ex-Genshin player looking to get back into playing

I used to play Genshin almost daily from 2020 until 2022. I stopped playing because that feeling it had at the start disappeared completely when Sumeru released, and playing started to feel more like a chore.
I tried to come back last year when the new Albedo story quest released, but when I opened up the game I had so much to do and all my teams were severely outdated. That kinda took away my motivation to play again.

Now that Columbina dropped, I kinda wanna play again, but I feel like I'll just open up the game, just to close it back up and uninstall it once more bc of how much I have to catch up on.

I'm just looking for more opinions, especially of older genshin players. Is the game worth picking back up? Has the vibe and feeling that Genshin had at the very start returned, even if just a little?

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HuTaosTwinTails2026-01-21 02:27

The feeling never left.

Content-Finance70112026-01-21 02:32

Well, for me, it did. That fresh and "magical" feeling (idk how else to describe it) started to fade for me around Inazuma's release and completely faded when Sumeru released. But I'm glad that the feeling didn't leave for you!!

vitarena2026-01-21 02:32

The amount you have to catch up will never be more than mine when i started to play again considering I last archon quest was only half of sumeru. You know that I did, I stop overthinking about catching up and just play. If I enjoy it I stay, if I don't I just quit. I don't go worrying about my team because it's definitely going to be outdated, as long as they can clear overworld then it's fine.

Content-Finance70112026-01-21 02:35

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vitarena2026-01-21 02:50

Plenty of guides around for build and team, so it's not really much of an issue. I usually go to keqingmain for guide, you can find them on youtube as well.

As you are behind in terms of build, you need to get rid of the mentality of trying to catch up, as that will burn you out faster than anything. For me I enjoy playing the story and exploration, so I just focus on those. I didn't touch things like abyss, stygian or IT until much later when I felt more comfortable in playing the game again.

Sharp-Sport-32932026-01-21 02:32

i’m day one player. skipped all of Natlan and came back for Columbina. the feeling of chore will still be there. nothing much has changed. you will feel behind and overwhelmed and powercrept. it is what it is

magnidwarf19002026-01-21 02:34

No it's not worth picking back up

SoggyBlood29812026-01-21 02:36

I started in 2022. Depends on what do you want from the game. If it's about the story and quests - I'd say pick it up. Story has never been this good before and imo it only gets better starting from Sumeru. Natlan has many haters, but I say it's a "them" problem and not the game, Natlan is still good, it's just a different vibe, it's very thick with world's lore. Nod-Krai is pretty much the peak of genshin so far in terms of everything: cutscenes, storytelling, pacing, etc. Also major twists and reveals happen in this region like never before. And if you care about the story then there is no reason to worry about outdated teams or overworld.

However if you care just about combat/meta - can't say anything about it since I personally don't care about it at all.

liam210152026-01-21 02:38

Natlan felt like a chore and many people quit or took a break near the end.

Nod krai changed dramatically with quality and it not only feels immersive but the interactions, exploration etc feel fun again.
I had a blast exploring the new area so that speaks for itself

Jaded-Philosophy37832026-01-21 02:38

I stopped playing at 1.5, and came back at 4.5. Been having a blast with the game until now. So many Quality of Life stuffs that makes the game more fun to play.

Also, now is definitely a good time to come back. Lantern rite is coming, and the current strongest DPS is just around the corner.

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vitarena2026-01-21 02:51

There is a 20 pulls I think from daily login, so it's a good time to login back

Pandabsurde2026-01-21 02:39

Clearly the same thing here, I just did a post about that.

Too much informations, my team is too outdated and out-meta, and some players will say "you can play the game with any character" - yeah, but the game will be fun with like 5 to 10 of the entire character list before they are nerfed to push everyone to pull for fresh new and broken chars.
And I don't even talk about weapons, or sets (clearly the worst mechanic of the game)

I think I'll uninstall in like 2 days, then I'll install WuWa, play it for a week or two and then uninstall it too until next time (in 1 year or 2)

OmniOnly2026-01-21 02:41

It depends on what you want. If you don't do endgame your units are not outdated and you can do the story and exploration at your leisure. If you want to do the abyss, you're gonna have to catch up. If you don't like the either, it's best you move on or at least try it again to get it out your system and quit entirely for closure. you're psyching yourself out already and I think it's best that you don't start up Genshin again and move on for your own sake.

Content-Finance70112026-01-21 02:48

Don't worry I just kinda miss it sometimes, I'm not that crazy about it haha. But my team is extremely underleved in a sense that my builds are trash and can't even handle overworld stuff without struggling, so I'd have to catch up whether I want it or not.

LiamStyler2026-01-21 02:45

I’m confused on what you’re asking.

The game has a ton of content that is entirely free to play and you can play at whatever pace you like. There’s no “Catching up.” You’re just playing the game and the story that comes with it. If that doesn’t interest you, then you have your answer. I started in 5.2 and the game is amazing.

You wouldn’t say that you need to “catch up” on a movie you’ve never seen, right? You just watch it when you’re ready.

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MofoPro2026-01-21 03:02

With that kind of attitude your not going to be catching up on anything but the poster just spit facts , its a play at your own pace game not who finishes first.

I would stay away if you feel you need to catch up because that will only lead to burnout again + you have to want to play even if your a bit overwhelmed at first

fourrier012026-01-21 02:56

Genshin just got better after Sumeru. Not sure why you quit before that moment.

Quests barrage is a real problem for new/returning players. Honestly, idk what the solution is.

I can only give my opinion as regularly active player that the game is worthwhile to continue to play.

For returning players, OTOH, can't say much.