Summary
Honkai: Star Railhas officially launched the Version 2.4 update, bringing a new map to explore within the Xianzhou Luofu alongside multiple new roster members. HoYoverse has been building excitement for the newest update to its sci-fi RPG for several weeks, teasing plenty of new content to come with the game’s next patch. The developer previously revealedthree new characters joining the roster with Yunli, Jiaoqiu, and a new version of March 7th appearing during Version 2.4. Now, fans don’t have to wait any longer for the next new update to the RPG.
Honkai: Star Rail’s regular patch cycle brings a plethora of new content for fans to enjoy within the sci-fi RPG. The launch of each new version brings with it the next iteration of the game’s Battle Pass, offering a variety of rewards for consistently playing the game. HoYoverse also often brings new login campaigns with its updates toHonkai: Star Rail, offering free gacha currency just for logging into the game for seven days. Now, Version 2.4 is bringing new characters, a new map, and plenty more to the RPG.
Honkai: Star Rail Launches Version 2.4 Update
Honkai: Star Railofficially launched its newest version on Wednesday, debuting with a brand-new character and a new area to explore in the Xianzhou Luofu. The story of Version 2.4 will see players once again returning to the Xianzhou Luofu, following the conclusion of Penacony’s story in Version 2.3. Version 2.4 introduces the “Shackling Prison” map to the Xianzhou Luofu, a facility that serves as playable characters Xueyi and Hanya’s workplaces. The update debuts a brand-new character to the roster, with five-star Physical Destruction character Yunli available alongsidea re-run of popular five-star healer Huohuo.
Beyond its initial gacha banner, HoYoverse has plenty in store for players throughoutHonkai: Star Rail’s newest patch. The second half of the update will see another new five-star character debut with the Yaoqing’s Jiaoqiu, as well as a re-run of powerful Penacony support character Sparkle. Version 2.4 also introducesStar Rail’s newest variant character, withfan-favorite starter character March 7threceiving a new form shifting her into the DPS-focused Hunt Path. Players can pick up March 7th’s new form by completing Version 2.4’s story content.
With plenty on the way fromHonkai: Star Railduring Version 2.4, HoYoverse recently revealed an even more exciting update to the game.Honkai: Star Railrecently teased the game’s first crossover, teaming up with beloved anime franchiseFate/Stay Nightduring a future update. The collaboration is set to launch sometime in Q4 2025, though no official details about what the crossover will contain have been confirmed by the developer. Between the game’s first crossover and several new characters,Honkai: Star Railfans look to have plenty of exciting content on the way.
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