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Honkai: Star Rail Latest Update and News

Version 2.5 Is Now Live!

Version 2.5 Phase 1 Release Date
Release Date	September 09, 2024 (UTC -5)

Honkai: Star Rail's Version 2.5 update will be releasing on September 09, 2024 (UTC-5).

The Version 2.5 update includes the next chapter in the Trailblaze Continuance for Xianzhou Luofu, 3 new characters, Feixiao, Lingsha, and Moze, two new type of rerun banners, Indelible Coterie and Coalesced Truths, and more!

Latest News and Updates

2.5 Livestream Aired on August 30

Version 2.5 Livestream Release Date
Release Date	August 30, 2024

The Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.5 Special Program aired on August 30, 2024 at 6:30 AM (UTC-5).

2.5 Livestream Summary and Highlights

2.6 Likely Release on October 22, 2024 (UTC-5)

Version 2.6 Phase 1 Release Date
Release Date	October 22, 2024

Honkai: Star Rail's Version 2.6 update is expected to go live on October 22, 2024 (UTC-5) if Honkai: Star Rail follows the usual 6-week schedule.

Latest News and Updates

Version 2.5 New Pet System

In Version 2.5, Trailblazers can obtain a Pet Tuskpir which can follow you in the overworld. You can obtain the pet by finishing the event, Luminary Wardance Ceremony.

Honkai Star Rail Latest Character News

Feixiao in Phase 1 of Version 2.5

Feixiao is a 5-star Wind and The Hunt character that is now available for the entire first half of Version 2.5.

Feixiao's banner is available from September 09, 2024 until October 02, 2024.

Feixiao Best Builds and Teams

Moze in Phase 1 of Version 2.5

Moze is a Lightning and The Hunt character that was released in Phase 1 of Version 2.5. Moze is currently available in Feixiao's banner as one of the featured 4-Star Characters.

Moze Best Builds and Teams

Rappa Likely in Phase 1 of Version 2.6

Rappa was announced as an upcoming playable character on the official social media of Honkai: Star Rail. Rappa is a 5-star character that follows the Path of Erudition and uses the Imaginary element.

Since she was the first character announced in the drip marketing for Verison 2.6, Rappa will likely release in Phase 1 of Version 2.6 of Honkai Star Rail, which is expected to drop on October 22, 2024 (UTC-5).

Rappa Release Date and Character Info

Lingsha in Phase 2 of Version 2.5

Lingsha is a Fire Abundance character releasing in Phase 2 for Version 2.5 of Honkai: Star Rail. Lingsha's banner will be available on October 02, 2024, until October 22, 2024.

Lingsha Release Date and Character Info

Topaz Rerun Banner in 2.5 Phase 2

For Phase 2, Topaz will be available in her own banner, Sunset Clause, as the featured rerun banner. Topaz will be available on October 02, 2024 alongside Lingsha.

Topaz Best Builds and Teams

Kafka, Black Swan, and Robin in New Rerun Banner

Selectable Rerun Character / Light Cone
Kafka / Patience Is All You Need	Black Swan / Reforged Remembrance
Robin / Flowing Nightglow

For Phase 1 of Version 2.5, Trailblazers can choose from one of the 3 characters in the Indelible Coterie and one of 3 Light Cones in the Coalesced Truths to be selected as the featured rerun Character and Light Cone.

Kafka, Black Swan, and Robin and their respective Light Cones are the available event warp characters and light cones Trailblazers can select from.

Latest Character Builds

Honkai: Star Rail Event News

Star Rail Ongoing 2.5 Events

Luminary Wardance Ceremony

Duration	September 10 - October 21, 2024

Luminary Wardance Ceremony is Version 2.5's flagship event that is currently available from September 10, 2024 to October 21, 2024. Challenge combat matches to help Luka achieve victory in the Wardance tournament!

Luminary Wardance Ceremony Event Guide

Gift of Comet

Duration	September 10 - October 23, 2024

Gift of Comet is an event where players can claim Stellar Jades and other rewards from September 10, 2024 until October 23, 2024!

Gift of Comet Event and Rewards

Star Rail Upcoming 2.5 Events

Festive Revelry

Duration	September 30 - October 21, 2024

Festive Revelry is an upcoming puzzle event that'll run from September 30, 2024 to October 21, 2024. Complete various puzzles and minigame stages to get rewards!

Festive Revelry Event Guide

2.5 Planar Fissure

Duration	September 23 - September 30, 2024

Planar Fissure will have another rerun from September 23, 2024 until September 30, 2024. Get double planar ornament drops when challenging Simulated Universe stages!

Planar Fissure Event Guide

2.5 Realm of the Strange

Duration	October 11 - October 18, 2024

Realm of the Strange will also have a rerun on October 11, 2024 until October 18, 2024. Get double cavern relic drops when challenging Caverns of Corrosion!

Realm of the Strange Event Guide

Star Rail Ongoing 2.3 Events

World Tour 2024

Duration	Various Dates from July - October, 2024

World Tour 2024 is a series of offline events that will take place in different regions around the world from July to October of 2024. Participate in Star Rail booths at various conventions worldwide to win exclusive merchandise!

World Tour 2024 Event Guide

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Honkai Star Rail Wiki Guide

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