Honkai: Star Rail

How to Pre-Install and Download Version 2.6

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Last updated on: October 28, 2024 04:19 AM

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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!

List of Contents

Pre-Install Information
How to Pre-Install
What is Pre-Installation?
System Requirements
Related Guides

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	On the PC launcher, click the Pre-Install button on the bottom right corner.
2	Click the Download button to start pre-installing.
3	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	Launch the mobile app and click the Resource Pre-Download button on the bottom right corner.
2	Click the confirm button to start pre-downloading.
3	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

Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides

Honkai Star Rail - News and Game Info

Latest News and Upcoming Content

Honkai: Star Rail Latest News
2.7 Release Date	2.7 Livestream
All Redeem Codes	Warp Banner History
Fate Stay Night Collab	3.0 Release Date
Sunday Release Date	Fugue Release Date
Sunday Banner	Fugue Banner
The Herta Release Date	Aglaea Release Date
The Herta Banner	Aglaea Banner
Is Amphoreus the Next Planet?	Honkai Impact 3rd Collab

Current Version News and Updates

Honkai Star Rail - Version 2.6 Slim

Version 2.6 New Guides
2.6 Version Update	2.6 Livestream
2.6 Livestream Codes	All Redeem Codes
2.6 Maintenance	2.6 Pre-Installation
Rappa Banner	Imbibitor Lunae Banner
Acheron Banner	Aventurine Banner
Version 2.6 New Characters
RappaNEW	Imbibitor Lunae
Acheron	Aventurine
Version 2.6 New Light Cones
Ninjutsu Inscr..NEW	Dream's MontageNEW
Ninja Record: Sou..NEW
Version 2.6 New Trailblaze Continuance
Banana Outrage: Battles Without Ninja and Humanity
Version 2.6 New Event
Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription	Shadow of the Ranger
Mr. Cold Feet's Pop-Up Shop	2.6 Planar Fissure
2.6 Garden of Plenty	2.6 Gift of Odyssey
Version 2.6 New Simulated Universe
Unknowable Domain	Herta Store Event Light Cones
Version 2.6 New Map
Penacony Paperfold University Map Release Date
Version 2.6 New Relics
Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal	Scholar Lost in Erudition
Version 2.6 New Item
Chordal Mirage

Other News and Game Info

Honkai: Star Rail News and Game Info
List of EN and JP Voice Actors	Ten Stonehearts and IPC Executives
Annihilation Gang Characters	Xianzhou Wardance Characters
System Requirements and File Size	Honkai: Star Rail Available Platforms
PS5 Release Guide	PlayStation Account Link Guide
PS4 Release Date	Console Release Date
Nintendo Switch Release Date	Global Release Date
Honkai Impact 3rd Returning Characters	Differences to Genshin Impact

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