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Honkai: Star Rail Latest Update and News

Aired on November 22, 2024

Version 2.7 Livestream Release Date
Release Date	November 22, 2024

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7 Special Program aired on November 22, 2024 at 6:30 AM for UTC-5 and 7:30 PM for GMT+8.

Version 2.7's release date is on December 03, 2024 (UTC-5). The 2.7 Livestream featured information for Sunday and Fugue, as well as other content such as a New Trailblaze Mission and the Party Car!

Version 2.7 Release Date and Banners

Version 3.0 Likely Release on January 14 (UTC-5)

Version 3.0 Phase 1 Release Date
Release Date	January 14, 2025 (NA Server) January 15, 2025 (EU/Asia Server)

Honkai: Star Rail's Version 3.0 update is expected to go live on January 14, 2025 (UTC-5). The Herta are one of the likely characters released in Version 3.0.

Latest News and Updates

2.6 Released 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 went live on October 22, 2024 for NA Servers (UTC-5) and October 23, 2024 for Asia and EU Servers (GMT+8/UTC+1).

The update included the release of Rappa, Reruns for Imbibitor Lunae, Acheron, and Aventurine, new Light Cones, new Penacony Area, new Trailblaze Continuance, and more!

Version 2.6 Summary

New Path in Version 3.0

A new path is coming to Version 3.0 as the new character, Aglaea, was teased in a Drip Marketing by the Official HSR social media accounts as a Remembrance character.

While there is no official information yet on what Remembrance's role would be, based on the Simulated Universe path, it may have something to do with Frozen or Dissociation effects.

List of Remembrance Characters

Trailblazer's Room and Party Car in 2.7

In Version 2.7, Trailblazers will finally have their own room in the Astral Express train via the Party Car. Players can unlock various types of furniture and toys from future events to decorate it.

As mentioned in the Livestream, the room can be unlocked and customized during the event, Cosmic Home Decor Guide.

Party Car Release Date

New Pom-Pom Outfits in 2.7

In addition to the new Party Car feature, Players will also be able to change Pom-Pom's outfit! Further details on how these other outfits can be unlocked have yet to be revealed.

Like the Party Car, this feature is unlocked through the event, Cosmic Home Decor Guide.

Pom-Pom Outfits Release Date

Honkai Star Rail Latest Character News

Sunday and Fugue in Version 2.7

Character	Type / Element	Path / Weapon
Sunday (5★)	Imaginary	Harmony
Fugue (5★)	Fire	Nihility

Sunday and Fugue are the newest 5-Star characters that will be added to HSR's version 2.7.

Sunday will be available on his character banner starting from December 03, 2024 (UTC-5) in Phase 1 of Version 2.7. Fugue will be available in the second half of Version 2.7, starting from December 25, 2024 (UTC-5).

All New and Upcoming Characters

Jing Yuan and Firefly Rerun in Version 2.7

Character	Type / Element	Path / Weapon
Jing Yuan (5★)	Lightning	Erudition
Firefly (5★)	Fire	Destruction

Jing Yuan and Firefly are the two characters who will have a rerun in version 2.7.

Jing Yuan's rerun will start on December 03, 2024 (UTC-5) during Phase 1 of Version 2.7, while Firefly will have hers on December 25, 2024 (UTC-5) during Phase 2 of Version 2.7.

All Rerun Characters

Trailblazer Remembrance Likely in Version 3.0

Trailblazer (Remembrance) is likely going to be released during Version 3.0 of Honkai: Star Rail. It's highly possible that they will be free to get during the main story of Version 3.0, similar to past Trailblazer paths.

Eidolons for the Trailblazer may be obtained through collecting specific currencies and exchanging it, similar to Clock Credits and the World-specific currencies.

Remembrance Trailblazer (Ice) Release Date

Aglaea Likely to Release in Phase 2 of Version 3.0

Since Aglaea was the second to be announced in the set of Drip Marketing by the Official HSR social media accounts, she is likely to be released in the second phase of Version 3.0. She will be the first character to be released in the Remembrance path.

Aglaea's banner is expected to be released on February 05, 2025 and will be available until February 25, 2025 if Version 2.7 follows the usual 6-week schedule.

Aglaea Release Date and Character Info

The Herta Likely in Phase 1 of Version 3.0

The Herta is an Ice Erudition character that will likely be released in Phase 1 of Version 3.0, since she was announced first in a Drip Marketing by the official HSR Social media accounts.

The Herta's character banner will start on January 14, 2025 and end on February 05, 2025 (UTC-5), if 2.7 follows the usual 6-week schedule.

The Herta Release Date and Character Info

Acheron is Now Available in Phase 2 of Version 2.6

Acheron is currently having her first rerun in Phase 2 of Version 2.6. Her Light Cone, Along the Passing Shore, is also available at the same time via the Bygone Reminiscence.

Acheron's Banner (Words of Yore) is available from November 13, 2024 until December 03, 2024.

Acheron Best Builds and Teams

Aventurine Now Available in Phase 2 of Version 2.6

Aventurine is also having his first rerun in Phase 2 of Version 2.6. His Light Cone Inherently Unjust Destiny is currently available and runs at the same time.

Aventurine's banner (Gilded Imprisonment) is available from November 13, 2024 until December 03, 2024.

Aventurine Best Builds and Teams

Latest Character Builds

Honkai: Star Rail Event News

Upcoming Events for Version 2.7

Event	Schedule & Summary
Cosmic Home Decor Guide	Duration: Sometime in 2.7 Complete chores on the Astral Express to earn the funds needed to renovate the Trailblazer's Room!
Between the Frames...	Duration: Sometime in 2.7 Become March 7th's assistant photographer and head out to take pictures with her!
Express Gift	Duration: Ver 2.7 - Ver 3.0 Claim a permanent 5-star character in Version 2.7 until Version 3.0!
2.7 Gift of Odyssey	Duration: Sometime in 2.7 Get a total of 10 Star Rail passes when you log in for 7 days in Version 2.7!
2.7 Planar Fissure	Duration: Sometime in 2.7 Get double ornament drops when challenging Worlds in the Simulated Universe!
2.7 Realm of the Strange	Duration: Sometime in 2.7 Get double relic drops when challenging Caverns of Corrosion!
2.7 Garden of Plenty	Duration: Sometime in 2.7 Earn double the rewards when challenging Calyx stages!

All Events and Schedule

Star Rail 2.6 Events Schedule

Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription

Duration	October 25 - December 02, 2024

Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription is the flagship event for Version 2.5 that's available from October 25, 2024 until December 02, 2024. Players must as a band manager complete music challenges to gain rewards!

Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription Event Guide

Shadow of the Ranger

Duration	November 13 - December 02, 2024

Shadow of the Ranger is an Assignment event wherein you can send your characters on Event Assignments to get extra rewards from November 13, 2024 to December 02, 2024!

Shadow of the Ranger Event Guide

Star Rail Upcoming 2.6 Events

2.6 Garden of Plenty

Duration	November 22 - November 29, 2024

Garden of Plenty will also be having a rerun from November 22, 2024 until November 29, 2024. Get double the rewards when challenging Crimson and Golden Calyxes!

Garden of Plenty Event Guide

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