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Aventurine’s gameplay kit in 2.1 has allegedly leaked, revealing all the details about the new and upcoming playable hero. The 5-star unit has already been confirmed as one of the new characters in the next patch thanks to drip marketing pieces shared by the developer HoYoverse. Aventurine has also already appeared in the game with the release of Penacony in 2.0. The enigmatic member of the IPC (Interastral Peace Corporation) is one of the first new faces that players encounter when trying to check into The Reverie Hotel on the Planet of Festivities.

A Honkai: Star Rail leak revealed the character reruns for Version 2.1. The upcoming update will be the continuation of Honkai: Star Rail's Penacony arc, which sees the Trailblazers uncovering the secrets of the Planet of Festivities.

A new Honkai: Star Rail leak has given more details about an upcoming character named Acheron who is scheduled to arrive in the next update. The addition of new playable units is the focal point of each new version of the game, and developer HoYoverse has been averaging over two roster additions per update over the last couple of months.

A Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed the model of a mysterious character, Screwllum, who hasn't been officially revealed yet. Honkai: Star Rail's next version is rumored to feature two new characters, one of which will likely have a five-star rarity. It was scheduled to be released in March; however, update 2.1 has been delayed to early April. According to HoYoverse, the beta phase for 2.1 will start on February 20.

A new ability in may be the most game-breaking one ever, according to new Version 2.1 leaks. Currently, the RPG is in the early stages of Version 2.0, represented by the release of Penacony as a destination, as well as the continuation of the Traiblaze Missions. The main story is now set in the Land of Dreams, as the Trailblazer and the rest of the Astral Express crew are invited by the Family to attend the Charmony Festival. Although the game is still weeks away from the next patch, the upcoming playable characters have already been announced.

The advantage of single player live service games like Honkai: Star Rail, for all the criticism they receive from enthusiasts, is that the action never ends. That makes updates like the enormous v2.0, which takes the Trailblazer to a new planet named Penacony, possible – and this is Chinese developer HoYoverse at its absolute best.

Honkai: Star Rail, the superb space fantasy RPG from Chinese developer HoYoverse, has been updated to v2.0 on PS5 today – bringing with it an absolute avalanche of new content. The expansion continues the core plot of the turnbased title, taking the Trailblazer and his/her crew to an all-new planet featuring an art deco hotel named Penacony. New characters, gameplay, events, and more all await in this fresh location.

The release of 2.0 is an important milestone for the popular turn-based RPG developed by HoYoverse. With the update, the game introduces a new destination called Penacony, also known as the Planet of Festivities and the Land of Dreams. This is a completely new location, much like the Xianzhou Luofu flagship or Jarilo-VI. In addition to Penacony, the game kicks off its second year of content following its original release back in 2023. 2.0’s release sets in motion what is the beginning of another promising year of playable content, especially in terms of narrative.

A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail has revealed details about the gameplay for upcoming five-star character Aventurine, ahead of his release in Version 2.1. The debut of Penacony has brought plenty of new characters into the world of the massively popular HoYoverse RPG, both releasing in Version 2.0 and teased for later updates. Version 2.0 saw the release of Black Swan, Sparkle, and Misha, while HoYoverse would officially confirm three more characters set to arrive in the following update. Now, one of Version 2.1's five-star characters has seen his gameplay kit leaked.

The new Version 2.0 update for added one of the strangest Achievements in the game so far, offering players a chance to get Stellar Jade in a very counter-intuitive manner. The patch kicked off the popular turn-based RPG’s second year of content and introduced the planet of Penacony, also known as the Land of Dreams for players to explore. This is an entirely new destination, much like Jarilo-VI and the Xianzhou Luofu, and it is expected to expand with more future updates.

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A Honkai: Star Rail leak is teasing the potential in-game appearance of rumored upcoming character Sam, expected to be introduced to the game in a future update. The recent launch of the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG's Version 2.0 update has brought plenty of new content to the game, aside from the debut of Penacony. Version 2.0 introduces three new playable characters to Honkai: Star Rail with Black Swan, Sparkle, and Misha coming alongside new areas to explore and new puzzle-solving mechanics. A new leak could now potentially be teasing rumored character Sam's addition to the game.

Getting and using Aideen Tokens in can feel a little strange at first, especially if you have not progressed enough through the main questline. Aideen Tokens and the Aideen Amusement Park, where they are normally used at, were introduced with the arrival of Version 2.0. In fact, they are directly related to the release of Penacony in , as they provide entertainment via mini-games and offer you tips on a special type of treasure hunt.

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A Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed the amount of treasure chests players can collect in the Penacony world. In version 2.0, Honkai: Star Rail will increase the size of its map by adding an explorable realm that consists of vibrant areas. There, players will not only take on new story missions but also come across formidable enemies.

The 2.0 livestream has occurred, revealing more details about the Version’s release date, information about Penacony, and highlights on some of the upcoming playable characters. Version 2.0 is set to kick off a new year of content for the popular turn-based RPG, taking Trailblazers beyond the reach of Jarilo-VI and the Xianzhou Luofu, now off to the colorful and long-mentioned planet of Penacony. This move will accompany a set of new main story quests, which will see the Astral Express dealing with the repercussions of defying Duke Inferno and his Ever-Flame Mansion.

Honkai: Star Rail’s version 2.0 will arrive at the start of February, adding a new area, three playable characters and new missions to the gacha space game, HoYoverse have revealed.

In a Special Program livestream, miHoYo finally revealed the release date for Honkai: Star Rail’s massive Version 2.0 update, “If One Dreams at Midnight.” It goes live on February 6th and adds a new realm – Penacony – with new Trailblaze Missions. Check out the first trailer below, complete with a catchy theme song and appearances by several new characters.

Honkai: Star Rail confirmed the two rerun characters coming in Version 2.0. The two characters will be released alongside Honkai: Star Rail's upcoming five-star characters, Black Swan and Sparkle.

Honkai: Star Rail announced that it's giving away 20 free pulls in Version 2.0. The news came out during the Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.0 Special Program stream titled «If One Dreams At Midnight.» The next update will officially go live on February 6.

The long-awaited Version 2.0 update of Honkai: Star Rail is just around the corner! An announcement on YouTube delivers details regarding banners and new content coming to the game. If you missed it, or don’t have time to sit through an hour-long presentation, here’s a summary for you!

The version 2.0 update for Honkai: Star Rail, dubbed “If One Dreams at Midnight,” will launch on February 6, developer miHoYo announced.

Dear Trailblazers, greetings from the Honkai: Star Rail dev team. Today, with great enthusiasm, we are thrilled to announce that the new realm of Honkai: Star Rail — Penacony — will unveil its mysterious veil in the forthcoming version 2.0, titled If One Dreams At Midnight. Additionally, we are excited to share that beyond introducing new maps, storylines, and companions, version 2.0 marks the initiation of Penacony’s main Trailblaze Missions. These missions will span from versions 2.0 to 2.2, and culminate with epilogues in version 2.3. We believe you will find boundless adventure on this Planet of Festivities.

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Honkai: Star Rail has revealed Gallagher as a new Fire Abundance character coming to the game with the launch of the Version 2.1 update, currently expected to debut in March. With the release of Honkai: Star Rail's newest playable world right around the corner, HoYoverse has given fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the new world. Penacony's release is expected to bring three new playable characters to Star Rail, more areas to explore, and even new gameplay mechanics. Now, players are being teased with even more characters to come.

Honkai: Star Rail has given players their first look at the Penacony-based duo, Robin and Sunday, in a trailer dedicated to update 2.0. In the next version, Honkai: Star Rail players will travel to a brand-new location, Penacony, to meet interesting NPCs and take on challenging encounters to progress in the story. As revealed by the developers, they will also navigate through different regions of this planet to find treasure chests that include valuable loot.

With Version 4.4 set for release on January 31, 2024, Genshin Impact has revealed the character teaser for the upcoming 5-Star Anemo Catalyst Xianyun. Though Version 4.4 is set to bring a new Lantern Rite event, Chenyu Vale, three alternate skins, and two playable characters to Genshin Impact, its community hasn't exactly been happy with the annual rewards provided by the game, especially when compared to the generosity shown by the team working on Honkai: Star Rail.

Honkai: Star Rail recently unveiled the drip marketing of the new character Aventurine, confirming his rarity, path, and element. Although Honkai: Star Rail's Aventurine has been featured in plenty of leaks thus far, details surrounding the character's backstory have always remained a mystery. Players barely know anything about him except for the fact that he is a member of the Strategic Investment Department, an influential organization that operates on Jarilo IV and Penacony planets.

A recent Honkai Star Rail leak has revealed that Jing Yuan will receive a rerun in the first phase of version 2.0. Over the past few days, details surrounding update 2.0 have leaked online, suggesting that Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae will be added as a rerun banner. Since Honkai: Star Rail fans will celebrate the Chinese New Year, titled Year of the Wooden Dragon, in the upcoming update, they think Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae is thematically fitting.

miHoYo Games has announced a Special Program for Honkai: Star Rail’s next big update, Version 2.0 “If One Dreams At Midnight.” It will air on January 26th at 3.30 AM PST and showcase the upcoming content.

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Honkai: Star Rail has announced the date for its Version 2.0 Special Program stream. With the latest update coming in a few weeks, many Honkai: Star Rail players are looking forward to exploring Penacony and continuing the main adventure.

A Honkai: Star Rail leak shows gameplay for a new boss that will allegedly appear in Memory of Chaos in version 2.0. Honkai: Star Rail's Memory of Chaos is a dungeon-like domain where players must take on waves of enemies to reach the final boss. Filled with ten difficult stages, it requires Trailblazers to create a flexible team comp that functions against all types of mobs. Besides character and Light Cone XP materials, the endgame domain gives players a number of Stellar Jades for clearing floors.

Honkai: Star Rail fans are predicting the possible star levels of the Annihilation Gang based on one design detail in their character cards. The Annihilation Gang was introduced in Honkai: Star Rail's recent trailer, which featured Duke Inferno and four new characters.

Honkai: Star Rail has revealed models of each member of the Annihilation Gang, giving players an insight into their design. Honkai: Star Rail fans barely know anything about the Annihilation Gang, since this organization has had a limited presence in the story thus far. It's comprised of two factions that have at least four members, with one being Duke Inferno, who will allegedly be revealed as a new villain in the game.

A recent Honkai: Star Rail leak indicates that Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae will receive a rerun banner in version 2.0. Honkai: Star Rail is expected to add at least two new characters in update 2.0, including Sparkle and Misha, that have their own potent skill sets. In addition to Light Cones and events, the next version will bring some old units' limited banners, with whom players can expand their roster.

Honkai: Star Rail introduced four new characters in anticipation of its upcoming Penacony arc. The new world will debut in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.0, which is expected to come out in February, and will feature new playable characters, like Black Swan, Sparkle, and Misha.

Giving ’s Dr. Ratio a proper build and a strong team comp can significantly improve his performance on the field as a main DPS. Dr. Ratio is a 5-star unit introduced with Version 1.6 that uses Imaginary DMG and follows the Path of the Hunt. Due to his Path, Dr. Ratio is optimized to deal a large amount of damage to individual opponents rather than spreading it to multiple targets. His Element also makes him valuable, since there are many high-level opponents weak against Imaginary, but not many Imaginary DPS other than Imbibitor Lunae in .

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Farming materials for Dr. Ratio’s character Ascension in can be a long and tiresome process, but it is extremely valuable in case you want to take the 5-star character to his limits in combat. Dr. Ratio is a 5-star that uses Imaginary Damage and follows the Path of the Hunt. His choice of Path makes him a DPS unit in the turn-based RPG by HoYoverse. Due to his element and Path, this character is great to have around, and luckily, you can get a free Dr. Ratio in until the end of Version 2.1.

Honkai: Star Rail has revealed the rerun banner for the second phase of version 1.6, confirming that the five-star Nihility unit Kafka will be available until the next update. The current banner in Honkai: Star Rail simultaneously promotes both new characters and reruns, offering players as many options as possible to set up their party. It's accompanied by a free five-star unit, Dr. Ratio, who would be a useful addition to DPS teams that have at least one great damage dealer.

A new Honkai: Star Rail chart shows the most popular characters for the game's Pure Fiction mode. Besides Forgotten Hall and Simulated Universe, Honkai: Star Rail features combat-based endgame content, Pure Fiction, which requires players to progress through difficult levels of enemies. This permanent mode is where Trailblazers must form versatile teams to secure the highest score possible and acquire bountiful rewards.

A recent Honkai: Star Rail leak details a brand-new combat mechanic players will use in challenging encounters against Penacony-based enemies. Over the course of the story, Honkai: Star Rail players will explore a dreamlike region called Penacony, which used to be a prison for the most notorious criminals in the game's universe. After the Stellaron Outbreak, this ominous planet hosted some secretive groups and a powerful entity, Xipe. Presently, not only does Penacony hold many secrets about the ongoing story, but it also features playable characters, including the likes of Sparkle and Acheron.

Honkai: Star Rail has introduced players to Dr. Ratio, releasing a trailer that shows the character in action against various enemies. For the very first time, Honkai: Star Rail will give players a free five-star unit, Dr. Ratio, who will be available to claim until the end of patch 2.1. Once the second part of 1.6 is released on January 17, he will get his own banner like every new character in the game.

It’s not often that limited five-star characters are free in gacha games, but miHoYo’s Honkai: Star Rail is breaking that rule with Veritas Ratio, aka Dr. Ratio. As a member of the Intelligentsia Guild, he’s arrogant, egotistical and obnoxious, but also one who believes intelligence isn’t just for geniuses. Check out some of his moves in the trailer below.

features dozens of characters that are currently playable, each with a unique personality and strengths, and there are more characters officially set to be added moving forward, continuously expanding the list. Unlike, doesn't give exact information about its characters like height and birthday, but it's possible to estimate height and age, at least. As such, this listing is formed of guesses for height and age, but the elements and paths will be accurate to information given in-game.

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Redemption Codes for are given out periodically, granting free rewards. Those who have played HoYoverse's other titles, such as Genshin Impact, will be familiar with this method. This is a quick and easy way to obtain Stellar Jade, Credits, and EXP Materials. Along with new events, redemption codes are typically announced during live streams. With each major update, Trailblazers can watch for a preview of new content and obtain additional Stellar Jade for future banners.

Ruan Mei is a top-tier Ice character from the Harmony Path in and, with the right build, can be a devastating force. A member of the Genius Society and one of the minds who helped develop the Simulated Universe, Ruan Mei acts as a support in combat to boost the effectiveness of Breaks across the entire team. Ruan Mei piggybacks on her team's Breaks to apply her own Ice DMG alongside the existing Break DMG.

Xueyi is a 4-Star Destruction character introduced to welcome into 2024. She is the first character on the Destruction path to deal Quantum DMG, making her arrival highly anticipated. Her build centers around collecting Karma with her Talent, slowly building up to an excellent Follow-Up Attack as she widdles down enemy Toughness.

Dr. Ratio is a powerful free character available in . He is a member of The Hunt Path, making him great for single-target damage against bosses. He also specializes in follow-up attacks and debuffing the same target multiple times.

miHoYo has announced that Honkai: Star Rail’s next big update, Version 1.6, “Crown of the Mundane and Divine,” will go live on December 27th. It adds two new five-star characters – Ruan Mei and Dr. Ratio – and a new four-star character, Xueyi. Check out the trailer below.

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Greetings, Trailblazers! Once again, we’re thrilled to share the latest information about the Honkai: Star Rail’s upcoming update! Version 1.6, “Crown of the Mundane and Divine,” will bring a brand-new area, Herta Space Station: Seclusion Zone, which used to be sealed but now becomes explorable after Madam Ruan Mei conducted groundbreaking biological science experiments and asked for Trailblazer’s assistance. At the same time, Madam Ruan Mei, Dr. Ratio, and Xueyi will join as playable characters for the very first time, along with the return of the infamous but popular Stellaron Hunters — Blade and Kafka. 

HoYoverse recently dropped details and a new trailer for Honkai: Star Rail version 1.6 ‘Crown of the Mundane and Divine’ during the game’s latest ‘Special Program’ livestream.

The version 1.6 update for Honkai: Star Rail, dubbed “Crown of the Mundane and Divine,” will launch on December 27, developer miHoYo announced.

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In an announcement through Twitter/X, Honkai: Star Rail players can get Dr Ratio as a free 5-Star character. HoYoverse won’t often give away 5-star characters, so don’t ignore this.

If a release date for Genshin Impact’s next update isn’t enough, miHoYo has also announced a date for Honkai: Star Rail’s next Special Program. It will focus on Version 1.6, “Crown of the Mundane and Divine”, and air on December 15th at 3:30 AM PST.

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Being able to utilize the best team comps and builds for Hanya in is recommended, as this can unlock the character’s potential as a support unit in parties. Hanya is known for being a judge of the Ten-Lords Commission of the Xianzhou Alliance – she is also the sister of Xueyi, another judge for the Commission. Hanya is one of the characters added with 1.5, along with Argenti and Huohuo. Contrary to the other two, however, she is a 4-star unit. Hanya uses Physical DMG in battle and follows the Path of the Harmony.

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has many different characters, including the NPC Yujin, a tailor you have to find to gain rewards from Navigation Compass missions. Located in the Cloudford area ofXianzhou Liofu, this merchant can not be easily spotted since their store is not labeled on your map. With many quests involving Yujin having a time limit, you'll need to track them down fast to earn premium currency and plenty of XP.

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A complex Companion Mission in called sees you hunt for pages of an old book hidden all around Jarilo-VI. Sections of the table of contents for this book give you clues for puzzles you have to solve to collect more pages. Putting the novel back together earns you many rewards for solving the hints given at a number of different areas on your map.

Collectible rewards are all over every map in , with the new Fyxestroll Garden area being no exception, hosting a variety of chests and a Warp Trotter to discover. As of the 1.5 update for the game, there are many treasures that you and your crew can track down. You'll have to travel to the edges of the Garden and fight a few tough enemies to receive every reward available.

As someone jealously eyeing Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail’s food collaborations with other countries, I’m pleased to report that the United States is finally getting some love. Honkai: Star Rail is collaborating with Pelicana Chicken in a new event, and I’m coming hungry.

In order to farm all the necessary materials for Argenti’s character Ascension in , you need to know what challenges to take and what opponents to defeat. Argenti is a 5-star hero in the game and one that follows a Path in the lore that is different from the Path he takes on during battle. In the story, Argenti follows the Path of the Beauty as a member of the Knights of the Beauty. However, as Beauty is not a playable Path in , Argenti is aligned to the Path of the Erudition, which makes him a specialist in dealing damage against multiple opponents.

There are several materials you will need to farm for Hanya’s character Ascension in , as well as others for her Traces – the official name for a character’s abilities in HoYoverse’s turn-based RPG. Although Hanya had already appeared in-game through the Return to Darkness Light Cone, she makes her debut as one of the playable characters in 1.5, along with Argenti and Huohuo. Contrary to the two other heroes, Hanya is a 4-star character. The judge for the Ten-Lords Commission uses Physical DMG in combat and follows the Path of the Harmony. This means Hanya is a support character focused on buffing her teammates.

miHoYo’s latest update for Honkai: Star Rail is now live with Version 1.5, “The Crepuscule Zone.” It adds a new area, the Fyxestroll Garden in the Ten-Lords Commission, and new story content centred on Huohuo, the Judge-in-training. Not only has the five-star Abundance character received a new animated short, but an episode of “Keeping up with Star Rail” also discusses her abilities.

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Farming all the materials for Huohuo’s character Ascension in can be a daunting task, especially if you do not know where to look. Luckily, not only are her main materials known, but most of them could be pre-farmed ahead of her release in Version 1.5. Huohuo is a new 5-star character that was announced during the 1.5 livestream and will be arriving in the game along with Argenti and Hanya, two new additions to the turn-based RPG. The young foxian girl is a judge on the Ten-Lords Commission and was recruited due to her supernatural ability to detect evil presences.

Giving the best build and team comps to Huohuo in is a great way of optimizing the character’s full potential after her Ascension and leveling process. Huohuo is a 5-star playable character added with 1.5, along with Argenti and Hanya. The foxian girl uses Wind in battle and follows the Path of the Abundance. This means that she plays the role of a team healer. Huohuo is capable of not only healing but also removing debuffs, which is crucial in encounters against certain bosses in the game.

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