Genshin Impactis packed with collectibles: Crimson Agates, Dendroculi, chests, puzzles, fishing spots, Seelie trails, and time-limited events scattered across seven regions. For a completionist, tracking every item without missing a beat is nearly impossible without help. That’s where interactive maps come in handy. These let players keep track of every chest, time trial, and hidden collectible. The developers have provided an officialHoYoLAB interactive map, which is accessible through the HoYoLAB app or browser. It connects directly to players’ HoYoverse account, and they can sync their in-game pins to the cloud and access them across devices.
However, the official map isn’t without flaws.Genshin Impact’splayers frequently report that syncing pins causes the app to freeze or crash, especially after updates. The performance issues are even worse on mobile, where dense regions like Sumeru or Fontaine take ages to load or cause the app to hang altogether. Sometimes, the map also incorrectly labels above-ground items as being underground, and vice versa. Because of these performance issues, a growing number of players are turning to unofficial interactive maps that offer a faster and more stable experience.
AppSample’s Unofficial Interactive Map is Gaining Fans
AppSample’s unofficialGenshininteractive maphas quickly become a go-to for completionists. It doesn’t require account syncing, so there’s no lag when logging in or pin placement. Everything loads instantly, even when zooming into a high-density area like The Chasm orInazuma’s outer islands. That alone makes it smoother for tracking hard-to-reach items like Electroculi hidden in tree branches or underwater Luxurious Chests.
What makes it even better is the community system. Every collectible on the map has a chat section where players can leave comments, photos, route descriptions, and even YouTube links for tricky locations. This helps others find hard-to-reach collectibles without guessing. If a chest needs a puzzle or aSeelie path inGenshinis confusing, chances are someone has already explained it clearly in the comments. Plus, the comment sections can be pretty hilarious. Players fill them with witty reactions, inside jokes, and memes about frustrating or cleverly hidden collectibles. The unofficial map also includes a pity counter and daily domain tracker at the top right, so players can keep track of their pulls and farming without switching apps.
Official Map Still Wins for Syncing
Theofficial HoYoLAB mapexcels at helping players track what they’ve already collected, thanks to its ability to sync with theirGenshin Impactaccount and work across multiple devices. That’s why it works best for recordkeeping. But when players are actually out exploring or stuck on a tricky puzzle, the unofficial map is the better choice because it’s faster, smoother, and packed with player comments and tips. Most players end up using both the official map for syncing progress, and the unofficial one as a go-to resource when stuck or exploring challenging areas.
It’s Wild That Genshin Still Doesn’t Have This Feature In-Game
It’s surprising that a game as massive asGenshin Impactstill doesn’t have any built-in tracker for exploration items. There’s no way to check how many chests players have found, how many oculi are left, or which puzzles are unfinished. For a game that thrives on exploration, it feels like a major oversight. Otheropen-world games likeHorizon Zero Dawn,Far Cry 3,Ghost of Tsushima, andSpider-Manall show collectibles on the in-game map or at least give a checklist for each area. Even games that keep collectibles hidden to encourage exploration, likeThe Last of UsorCall of Dutycampaigns, still let players see how many they have found and how many remain.
Neither the official nor unofficialGenshinmaps are perfect, but together they fill this huge gap in the UI. If HoYoverse ever adds a built-in map tracker, it needs to be as smooth, detailed, and interactive as the AppSample version. Until that happens, the only way to keep up with over 600+oculi adventure items, 7,500+ chests, and countless time trials is through interactive maps.
