Many players look for a way to hit the reset button in Genshin Impact, whether it's to try out new starting characters, aim for better luck with early wishes (also known as "rerolling"), or simply to experience the journey from the very beginning again. The idea of a fresh start can be really appealing, especially if you feel you made some early mistakes or just want to relive the early game excitement.

If you're wondering how to completely restart your journey in Genshin Impact, the short answer is that there isn't a direct "reset progress" button for your existing account. Instead, you'll need to create a new account or switch to a different server to start fresh.

How to Get a Fresh Start in Genshin Impact

Since you can't simply wipe your current progress on an existing account, here are the main ways to start over:

1. Create a Brand New Account

This is the most common way to "restart" Genshin Impact. You'll begin entirely from scratch, just like a new player.

For PC and Mobile Players:

You can create a new HoYoverse account using a different email address than the one linked to your current account.

1. Log out of your current Genshin Impact account in the game.

2. Start the game again and choose the option to "Register Now" or "Create Account."

3. Follow the steps to link a new email address. This will give you a completely fresh save file.

For PlayStation Players:

On PlayStation, your Genshin Impact progress is tied to your PlayStation Network (PSN) account. To start over, you'll need to create a new PSN account on your console.

1. Log out of your current PSN profile.

2. Create a new PSN account.

3. Launch Genshin Impact from this new PSN account, and you will begin the game from the very start.

I remember once trying to get a specific 5-star character from the very first "beginner's banner" when I started playing. After a few tries on my main account with no luck, I decided to make a new one just to "reroll" and see if I could snag them. It was a fun little experiment and gave me a chance to re-experience the tutorial, which felt completely different the second time around!

2. Switch to a Different Server

Genshin Impact has several different servers, such as America, Europe, and Asia. Your game progress is saved separately on each server. This means you can use your existing HoYoverse account to start a brand new game on a server you haven't played on before.

Here's how to do it:

1. Launch Genshin Impact and log in.

2. From the main menu (before loading into the world), look for the "Server" option.

3. Click on it and choose a different server from the list.

4. Confirm your choice and start the game. You will begin from the very first moments of the game on this new server.

Important Note: Switching servers is best if you're very early in the game, perhaps before Adventure Rank 10. If you have significant progress on your original server, all that progress will not transfer. When you switch back, your original save will still be there, but you'll have a completely separate save file on the new server.

Why You Might Want to Start Fresh

Players choose to restart for various reasons:

• Rerolling for Characters: Many players restart to try and get specific powerful characters from the game's gacha system right at the beginning.
• Mistakes in Early Game: Maybe you spent resources unwisely or feel like you missed important tips when you first started. A fresh start lets you apply what you've learned.
• Reliving the Story: The early story and exploration of Teyvat can be very charming. Restarting allows you to enjoy that journey again.
• Playing with Friends: If you want to start a new adventure alongside friends who are also new to the game, beginning fresh together can be a great experience.

I once spent a lot of early-game materials upgrading a character I barely used later on. It wasn't a huge deal, but I definitely thought, "If I could do it again, I'd save those!" It's a small thing, but those early decisions can feel pretty big when you're just learning the ropes.

Remember that Genshin Impact also offers cross-save functionality, allowing you to play the same account across different devices. If you're considering creating a new account on a different platform, it's worth understanding how Genshin Impact's cross-platform features work to keep your progress synced. You can learn more about this in our article on Is Genshin Impact Cross Platform?.

No matter your reason, starting over in Genshin Impact means you're in for a new adventure. Choose the method that best fits your gaming goals!

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