Key Takeaways
- Version 2.6 of Honkai: Star Rail will be released on October 23.
- The update will introduce the new five-star Imaginary character Rappa and will launch rerun banners for Acheron, Aventurine, and Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae.
- Players can also look forward to the game's third Simulated Universe DLC.
The new Version 2.6 update for Honkai: Star Rail will be released on October 23. Titled "Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age," the packed update for Honkai: Star Rail will see players traveling to Penacony's Paperfold University and will introduce the new five-star Imaginary character Rappa.
On September 10, Version 2.5 of Honkai: Star Rail was released, giving players a chance to snag the five-star Wind character Feixiao, the five-star Fire user Lingsha, and the four-star Lightning wielder Moze. Titled "Flying Aureus Shot to Lupine Rue," the update also added the frequently requested Casual Mode to some story combat stages, lowering the difficulty of some particularly tricky battles. While players returned to the Xianzhou Luofu for the most recent update, Version 2.6 will take players back to a particularly popular locale.
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HoYoverse has announced that the next update for Honkai: Star Rail, "Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age," will be released on October 23 and will take players back to the Planet of Festivities, Penacony. Rappa, a new five-star Imaginary character on the Path of Erudition, will appear on the newest banner, while players will also have another chance to add Acheron, Aventurine, and Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae to their roster. Version 2.6 will also introduce Honkai: Star Rail's third Simulated Universe DLC, following the popular Swarm Disaster and Gold and Gears. A massive void has opened up within the Simulated Universe, and players will begin by collecting Scepters and enhancing them with different Components to strengthen their unique abilities. As they progress, it will become possible to combine multiple Scepters to unlock more powerful abilities.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 Release Date
The new update's story sees the Trailblazer crew taking on student life. As the team throws themselves into their studies, they meet Rappa, one of Honkai: Star Rail's Galaxy Rangers and a self-proclaimed ninja who also happens to love comics, rap, and graffiti art. The new five-star character is on a mission to hunt down Evil Ninja Osaru, her sworn enemy, and as is standard practice, the Trailblazers are eager to help. Players can also look forward to the "Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription" event in the newest update, in which they'll serve as band manager for a lyrical extravaganza dubbed the Dreamlight Anniversary music party.
While Version 2.6 of Honkai: Star Rail hasn't even been released, rumors have begun swirling around the 2.7 update, with a recent leak revealing that the four-star Lightning character Tingyun will get a new five-star form. New content isn't slowing down for Honkai: Star Rail, as the game has remained incredibly popular since its release in April 2023.
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Honkai: Star Rail
Board the Astral Express and roam the universe in search of myths and legends. From global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse comes a new space fantasy RPG.
Harness the spirirt of the Trailblaze in a cel-shaded space fantasy adventure where you'll embark on an unforgettable intergalactic odyssey. You and your fellow Astral Express passengers will hop from world to world, resolve conflicts, form friendships and uncover a wealth of mysteries.
In this exciting new free-to-play game, you'll journey through immense worlds of the unknown and bond with a series of memorable characters. Choose your companions and arrange the ultimate four-person combat team to help you take down a looming threat to the universe.
RPG
Systems
- Top Critic Rating:83/100 Critics Recommend:90%
- Platform(s)
- Android , iOS , PC , PS5
- Released
- April 26, 2023
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Engine
- Unity
- ESRB
- T for Teen
- How Long To Beat
- 24hours
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- Cross Save
- yes
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes, Honkai Star Rail does have cross progression on PS5
- Video Games
- Honkai: Star Rail
- miHoYo
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