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Honkai Star Rail - Is Honkai Star Rail Open World

Check out whether or not Honkai: Star Rail is considered an open world game like Genshin Impact in this guide!

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Is Honkai: Star Rail Open World?
Not an Open World Game
Non Open World Features
Is it Like Genshin Impact?
Related Guides

Not an Open World Game

Honkai Star Rail is not an open world game

Despite being able to freely explore different worlds, Honkai: Star Rail is not an open world game. It is more of a turn-based RPG that follows a linear story path.

Why is it not an Open World Game?

Limited Exploration Mechanics

While you can explore the worlds and cities by running around, most areas cannot be viewed or entered in multiple ways. Most areas have invisible walls and a lot of places with doors cannot be entered.

Outside of teleportation, Honkai: Star Rail doesn't have the usual exploration mechanics such as jumping, climbing, or swimming.

Loading Screens when Entering Areas

Most open world games do not enter loading screens in-game when entering another area. Typically, generated in real time. Some exceptions include teleporting to another area or waiting for a game cutscene.

When entering another world or area in Honkai: Star Rail, players will always go through loading screens.

More Linear and Story Based

Honkai Star Rail is more linear than open world

Most areas require players to progress through the game's story via Trailblaze Missions and there aren't other means to access locked areas. Actions done by players more often than not, do not affect the environment or alter the game's main story.

Is it Like Genshin Impact?

Honkai Star Rail and Genshin Impact are different games

While both games play almost similarly in their overworlds, Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact are two different kinds of games.

Honkai: Star Rail is more of a turn-based combat action game while Genshin Impact functions as an open-world game with real time combat.

Differences to Genshin Impact

Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides

Honkai Star Rail - Tips and Tricks

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Game Mechanics Tips and Tricks
All Paths Explained	Trailblaze Power Guide
Forgotten Hall	How to Farm Stellar Jades
Pity System Explained	All Achievements Guide
Simulated Universe Guide	Reroll Guide - Is It Worth It?
Livestream Codes	Battle System Guide
Daily Check-In Guide	How to Save Skill Points
How to Increase Your Trailblaze Level	Daily Task List
How to Return to Herta Space Station	How to Open Mailbox
How to Level Up Characters	All Chest Locations
How to Increase Equilibrium Level	How to Do Follow-Up Attacks
All Memory Bubble Locations	Best Ways to Spend Currencies
World Shops Guide	All Techniques and How to Use
How to Use Photo Mode	Operation Briefing Guide
Easter Eggs and References	Omni-Synthesizer Guide
Team Building Guide	List of All Curios
How to Get Shadow of Destruction	How to Get Shadow of Preservation
List of All Paths	Recommended Assignments
How to Retreat	How to Revive Characters
How to Purchase From the Store	List of Elements and Effects
How to Unlock Daily Training	How to Get Eidolons
How to Fast Travel	Crimson and Golden Calyx Locations and Rewards
Healing and How to Recover HP	How to Level Up Traces
How to Switch Characters	How to Gain Energy for Ultimates
List of All Aeons	Break Effect Guide
Enemy Tracking Guide	List of All Shops and Locations
All Simulated Universe Events	Reserved Trailblaze Power
Speed Breakpoints Guide	How to Get Free Yukong
How to Get Free Lynx	Clockie's Offering Rewards
Penacony Car Dealer Location	How to Invite Characters for a Group Photo in Penacony
How to Get Shadow of Harmony	How to Get Harmony Trailblazer Eidolons
How to Negotiate and Win Against Skott	How to Win Feixiao Debate
How to Ride a Dromas
FAQ
Is There Multiplayer or Co-Op?	Can You Customize Your Character?
Is There Cross-Platform Play?	How to Fix Connection Errors
Will There Be a Switch Version?	Can You Change Gender?
How to Get Birthday Rewards	What are Eidolons?
Can You Skip Cutscenes?	Controller Support Guide
Should You Buy the Express Supply Pass?	Daily Reset Time
How to Use Windowed or Full Screen Mode	How to Change Main Character's Name
Best Warp (Gacha) Banners to Pull On	How to Add Friends
Permanent Game Features	Best Settings for PC
How to Download on All Platforms	Battle Pass Guide
Starter Guide	How to Get the Fire Trailblazer
How to Fix the Stuck on Train Loading Screen Bug	Is Honkai: Star Rail Open World?
How to Use the Chat Function
Puzzles
How Many Trash Cans Are in Belobog?	Rock, Paper, Scissors Guide
Real Treasure Map Guide	Fool's Box Solutions
Magflow Link Solutions	Mine Cart Test Guide
Unearthly Marvel Solutions	Hexanexus Solutions
Navigation Compass Guide	Triple Authentication Door Guide
Luminflux Pyxis Solutions	Mutare Magnus Solutions
Origami Crane Locations	Abacus Circuitry Locations
Phonograph Record Locations	Obsequies Performed, A Long Road Ahead Character Locations
Origami Bird Locations in Penacony	Clockwork Quests and Gear Locations
Lordly Trashcan Locations and Answers	Dreamscape Pass Stickers
Dream Jigsaw Solutions	Dream Ticker Solutions
Coins of Whimsy Locations	Golden Scapegoat Solutions
Living Flame of Georios Locations	All Creation Nymph Locations
All Prophecy Tablet Solutions	CRRK No Pattern Tablet Solution
All West Wind Compass Solutions

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