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How to Pre-Install and Download Version 2.6

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Honkai Star Rail - How to Pre-Install and Download Version 2.6
Pre-Installation for Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 download was available. See the pre-installation file sizes on each device, how to pre-install and download updates, and also the system requirements here!

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Honkai: Star Rail 2.6 Pre-Installation

Star Rail 2.6 Pre-Installation Size

Version 2.6 File Sizes
On PC 15.67 GB
Space Required: 34.71 GB
On Android 1.69 GB
Space Required: 13.30 GB
On iOS 1.80 GB
Space Required: 12.46 GB

Pre-installing Version 2.6 was available on October 21, 2024 (UTC-5) until the Honkai Star Rail Version 2.6 release.

The file sizes added for pre-installing may vary depending on the language pack installed. You will need more space if you have more language packs. You also need to update the app itself before you can start playing!

Version 2.6 Summary

How to Pre-Install Honkai: Star Rail

How to Pre-Install on PC

How to Pre-Install on PC
1
Honkai Star Rail - Game Pre-Installation
On the PC launcher, click the Pre-Install button on the bottom right corner.
2
Honkai Star Rail - PC Pre Install Confirmation
Click the Download button to start pre-installing.
3
Honkai Star Rail - PC Done Pre Installing
The Pre-Install button will say Completed once you've already pre-downloaded the latest update.

On PC, players can play the game while pre-installing.

How to Pre-Install on Mobile

How to Pre-Install on Mobile
1 Honkai Star Rail - Resource Pre Download
Launch the mobile app and click the Resource Pre-Download button on the bottom right corner.
2 Honkai Star Rail - Mobile Pre Install Confirmation
Click the confirm button to start pre-downloading.
3 Honkai Star Rail - Mobile Done Pre Installing
You will see an icon with a checkmark when the game is done pre-installing the latest update.

On mobile devices, players cannot play the game during the pre-installation process.

What is the Pre-Installation Update?

Pre-Install to Enjoy the New Version

Honkai Star Rail - Version 2.6.png

The pre-installation feature lets you download the latest update before its release. We recommend using this feature so you can immediately play the game as soon as server maintenance is over!

This feature is accessible on all available platforms in preparation for any major update.

Version 2.6 Summary

Honkai: Star Rail System Requirements

Platform Minimum Recommended
Windows OS: Windows 7 64-Bit
CPU: Intel® Core™ i3 Processor
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or better
RAM: 6GB		 OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 Processor
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or better
RAM: 8GB
iOS iPhone: iPhone 8 Plus or better
iPad: Model with A10 Processor or better
iOS: iOS11 or better		 iPhone: iPhone X, iPhone XR, or better
iPad: Model with A12 Processor or better
iOS: iOS11 or higher
Android OS: Android 8 or better
Android: Snapdragon 835, Dimensity 720, Kirin 810, or better
RAM: 4GB		 OS: Android 9 or better
Android: Snapdragon 855, Dimensity 1000, Kirin 990, or better
RAM: 6GB

Before you install Honkai: Star Rail, make sure that your device meets the game's system requirements!

Best Settings for PC

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