Sony and Hoyoverse are teaming up for the launch of a new PS5 controller,

as the Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller will soon be available for fans to purchase. Pre-orders of the new Genshin Impact-themed DualSense controller for PS5, which features designs inspired by the Traveler player character, begin on Thursday, December 11 through PlayStation Direct and select retailers.

The new controller will launch over a week after Genshin Impact's Version 6.2 update goes live. The new Genshin Impact update's core features will be released in multiple phases, with the first phase starting December 3 and the second part arriving on Christmas Eve. The 6.2 patch is highlighted by two new Archon Quests, titled A Nocturne of the Far North and Melting Moonlight in the Morning Mist. These Archon Quests are, respectively, the fifth and sixth acts of the ongoing Song of the Welkin Moon saga. On December 3, the release banner for a new playable character, Durin, will start its three-week run. Durin will be joined by Jahoda and Venti in the first part of the Version 6.2 campaign. The second phase of Version 6.2 will feature rerun banners for Varesa and Xilonen until January 13, giving players another chance to add them to their character rosters.

Sony's Newest DualSense Controller Is Perfect For Any Traveler

Price: $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480

Available: December 11 for pre-order, Ships Early 2026

Although characters like Durin will be the focus of Genshin Impact's next update, Sony and Hoyoverse have chosen other significant characters as the main inspirations for a new collaborative controller. Starting Thursday, December 11, PlayStation fans can pre-order a special Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller for $84.99, €84.99, £74.99, or ¥12,480, depending on their region. Pre-orders will be taken on the PlayStation Direct storefront starting at 10:00 AM Eastern in the US, and 10:00 AM local time in the UK, France, Austria, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. It will also be available for pre-order at select retailers. The Genshin Impact Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller will first launch on January 21 in select Asian markets, including Japan. The controller will then arrive on February 25 across the rest of the globe, including the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand. However, Sony stated that quantities of the Genshin Impact controller will be limited.

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Functionally, the Genshin Impact controller is identical to all standard DualSense controllers currently available. Ergo, it can be used on the PS5 and on current PCs in various games. Additionally, the Genshin Impact controller can take advantage of some DualSense features that Sony added via firmware updates. These features include multi-pairing with up to four devices by holding down the PS button and a face button, such as Triangle or Circle, to connect the DualSense controller to a supported console, PC, or mobile device.

However, like the Icon Blue Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller that released in October, the Genshin Impact controller will see very limited quantities. Ergo, Genshin Impact fans looking to score a special DualSense controller for themselves should circle Thursday, December 11, on their calendars. All in all, between the Version 6.2 update and the launch of a special DualSense controller, Genshin Impact fans have plenty to look forward to throughout the last month of the year.

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