Honkai Star Rail 2.4 'Finest Duel' Launches Soon!

HoYoverse has just unveiled the exciting details for the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail version 2.4 update, set to launch on July 31st. Titled 'Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue,' this update promises a wealth of new content and features that are sure to captivate fans.

What’s New In Honkai Star Rail Version 2.4?

The Astral Express is set to embark on a journey to a new map, The Shackling Prison, located in Xianzhou Luofu. Players will have the opportunity to explore the workplaces of characters Xueyi and Hanya, adding depth to the game's immersive world.

Version 2.4 introduces two new characters: Yunli, a 5-star Destruction unit, and Jiaoqiu, a 5-star Nihility unit. Alongside these fresh faces, beloved characters Sparkle and Huohuo are returning with new vigor. Yunli will be available in Phase 1, starting July 31st, alongside Huohuo, Lynx, Yukong, and Hanya. Phase 2, beginning on August 21st, will feature Jiaoqiu, Sparkle, Arlan, Guinaifen, and Hook.

The update also brings two new 5-star Light Cones. Yunli's signature, Dance at Sunset of The Destruction path, will be available in Phase 1, while Jiaoqiu's signature, Those Many Springs of The Nihility path, will be introduced in Phase 2. Additionally, Huohuo's Night of Fright and Sparkle's Earthly Escapade Light Cones are making a comeback. Don't miss the official trailer below!

Tons Of Events And Features Are Lined Up!

The update is packed with a variety of events and features. Players can look forward to a new Trailblaze Continuance Mission, exploring the Xianzhou Luofu area known as The Shackling Prison, and engaging in Yunli's Companion Mission. The Gift Of Odyssey check-in event will reward players with 10 Special Star Rail Passes.

In the Saga of Primaveral Blade event, players will train March 7th alongside Yanqing and Yunli to prepare for a duel against the IPC's Scott. Participating in this event will earn you Stellar Jade, Self-Modeling Resin, a new chat box style, Tracks of Destiny, and the Hunt March 7th's Eidolon.

Other notable events include the Garden of Plenty and Planar Fissure, which will offer double drops for Golden and Crimson Calyx and Planar Ornaments. To join in on the action, download Honkai: Star Rail from the Google Play Store.

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