Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Update is slated for release on March 27, 2024. HoYoverse also announced the events for the game's one-year anniversary celebration.
Also see:
- Honkai Star Rail 2.0 Update
- Honkai Star Rail Gift Codes - redeem free rewards (like Stellar Jade and Credits)
The latest Honkai Star Rail version 2.1 patch, titled "Into the Yawning Chasm," brings new maps and companions. This new update also guides Trailblazers further into Penacony's depths to discover its concealed secrets.
Much-anticipated new characters — Acheron, Aventurine, and Gallagher — will debut. Moreover, in Version 2.1, two old friends from the Xianzhou Luofu, Luocha and Jingliu, will reunite with Trailblazers. Beyond these characters, the pivotal storylines in Version 2.1 will unravel within the Clock Studios Theme Park and the Dewlight Pavilion in Penacony. Here, the Astral Express Crew will delve deeper into the guests' motives and begin to take decisive action.
As Honkai: Star Rail celebrates its one-year anniversary, the game has also prepared a series of exciting rewards. Upon the launch of Version 2.1, players can log in to Honkai: Star Rail and join the events to receive up to 20 Star Rail Special Passes, 1,600 Stellar Jades, and other exclusive rewards. In addition, the game will also have a series of special events to mark this special occasion.
Global Online Exhibition:
Enjoy an Immersive Interactive Exhibition, an online celebration that includes themed sections dedicated to the Herta Space Station, Belobog, the Xianzhou Luofu, and Penacony. Players can create memories at https://hoyo.link/9gghFqAL.
Global Offline Celebration:
Honkai Star Rail is also thrilled to announce offline anniversary celebrations in major cities, giving fans an opportunity to participate in the festivities. Below is a curated list of events. For additional information, you can visit https://hoyo.link/0gghFVAL.
- City: Bangkok
- Time: 2024/03/27 – 2024/03/31
- City: Ho Chih Minh City
- 2024/03/27 – 2024/03/31
- City: Jakarta
- Time: 2024/03/27 – 2024/03/30
Honkai Star Rail Version 2.1 Update Overview
Every Penacony resident has a secret agenda. With the increasing number of unexpected events, visitors with different objectives are also making their moves, launching a heated war for power on this table of collapsing cards. Trailblazers must traverse this complex situation to unearth the truth. The Fate's Ensemble will help gamers understand Penacony's storyline. With this feature, players can travel with the Express Crew and other characters to better understand their motivations and secrets.
Acheron, the enigmatic drifter, captivated Trailblazers after the last storyline. Few know who this self-proclaimed Galaxy Ranger is, yet she always walks the vast cosmos with a long blade. Despite being reserved, her swordsmanship is fast as violet lightning. This highly anticipated 5-star character will help Trailblazers in Version 2.1 with her powerful abilities.
When Acheron uses her Skill in combat, she accumulates Slashed Dream charges. Simultaneously, whenever an ally performs an ability to inflict a debuff on an opponent, the Slashed Dream charges rise proportionally. When Slashed Dream recharges a certain number of charges, Acheron can unleash her Ultimate and deal four strikes to her enemies, with three of them targeting single targets and one hitting all of them. Furthermore, when Acheron employs her Technique, she will immediately attack and eliminate her enemies without engaging in combat if they are normal opponents. This will make navigating the map and traveling between worlds much easier.
The long-awaited 5-star character Aventurine will also join the card table. His Cornerstone is the "aventurine of stratagems." He is a notable Ten Stoneheart and IPC Strategic Investment Department leader. He enjoys high-risk activities and sees life as an unlimited game. His games against fate are always skillful and easy. Aventurine's genuine opinions were hidden beneath his adventurous attitude and infectious smile.
In combat, Aventurine's unique Skill grants teammates a stackable shield. When allies with this Shield are attacked, they accumulate Blind Bet charges for Aventurine. When Blind Bet reaches a specific count, Aventurine will fire a follow-up attack, re-stacking this Shield on allies. Aventurine's Ultimate not only grants him a set amount of Blind Bet and deals damage to a single targeted enemy target, but it also applies a particular debuff to foes. When allies hit opponents who are affected by this debuff, their CRIT DMG rises. It's worth noting that in Version 2.1, Aventurine of the "Ten Stonehearts" will face off against the Trailblazers. Why is Aventurine behaving like this? And why is he playing such a high-stakes game against the Trailblazers? What may be the outcome? All of these questions will be addressed in the plot of Version 2.1.
Further, one of the new characters is the 4-star character Gallagher. This Penaconian is a Bloodhound Family security officer and a drinksmith. Gallagher dresses as he pleases and doesn't fuss. His relaxed style extends to cocktail mixing. He's friendly to customers and guests, yet he's always vigilant and seems to have many secrets.
Gallagher is also a dependable partner in combat, as when he uses his Ultimate, he not only does damage to all opponents but also inflicts special debuffs, allowing teammates to regenerate health when attacking enemies infected with said debuff and improving combat endurance.
On the other hand, the 5-star characters Luocha and Jingliu will be featured in the first and second-phase banners for Version 2.1, and these two old friends from Xianzhou will continue to be of essential service to the Trailblazers as they travel across Penacony.
Moreover, the main storylines of Honkai Star Rail Version 2.1 will take place in Clock Studios Theme Park and Dewlight Pavilion. All Dreamscape visitors experience unmatched joy and excitement at Clock Studios Theme Park in the Golden Hour. Here, guests can experience Penacony's distinct cinematic culture and participate in filmmaking by escaping enemies and obstacles.
In contrast to Penacony's busy Dreamscapes, Dewlight Pavilion is in the Moment of Morning Dew, a peaceful and enigmatic Dreamscape. Mr. Sunday owns Dewlight Pavilion, where the Oak Family meets to discuss crucial matters. Note that ordinary guests will never know about it or how to get there.
If players want to take a break from their adventures, the "Vignettes in a Cup" event lets them mix drinks, which is much fun. It's important to remember that the people who come to this bar are not like other people. It's designed just for Dreamscapes monsters. Trailblazers can use this area to make amazing Dreamjolt Specials or to talk to monsters and find out about their pasts. On top of that, the ninth and newest world in the Simulated Universe will be available.
The game will have special events to celebrate Honkai Star Rail's one-year anniversary. A mystery game board lets players travel to numerous ancient cosmic travels and relive pioneering moments with friends in Cosmodyssey. The Immersive Interactive Exhibition, an online celebration, will have sections themed around Herta Space Station, Belobog, Penacony, and Xianzhou Luofu. Visit https://hoyo.link/9gghFqAL to create memories. Players can also experience Honkai: Star Rail's fantasy universe at offline anniversary events in Los Angeles, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Berlin, Paris, and Bangkok. Official announcements can be found at https://hoyo.link/0gghFVAL.
The release date of Honkai Star Rail Version 2.1 is March 27, 2024. The game is available on various platforms: PC, Android, iOS, Epic Games Store, and PS5.
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