Summary
- An upcoming Honkai: Star Rail update may introduce a new bathtub feature for character buffs, including increased ATK and Ultimate DMG.
- Fans have been eager for more interactive aspects on the Astral Express.
- Version 2.7 could also include a character selector and new 5-star characters.
A Honkai: Star Rail leak revealed a rumored new bathtub feature coming to the Astral Express in an upcoming update. This might be good news for Honkai: Star Rail fans requesting more things to do on the cosmic train.
Unlike its predecessors, Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail doesn't have a housing feature. Since the release of the gacha game, many fans have been asking HoYoverse to let them customize the Astral Express, and not just use it as a mere stopover. While the developer hasn't addressed these requests, it's also slowly introducing simple design features, like adding a TV set from Penacony, to some parts of the train.
Honkai: Star Rail Leak Reveals 4-Star Character Selector for Version 2.7
A new Honkai: Star Rail leak reveals a character selector that will be available in Version 2.7, and details how players can get it.
According to a new leak, it seems like Honkai: Star Rail might add another feature to the Astral Express to make it more interactive. Prominent leaker HomDGCat reported that Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7 will introduce a bathtub feature where the Trailblazer can bathe and use lotions to get special buffs. There are also different types of baths and relaxing routines that can provide different effects, like increased ATK and Ultimate DMG.
Rumored Honkai: Star Rail Bathtub Feature Leak Explained
- Bath Efficacy: Increases ATK
- Clear Fragrance: Increased Ultimate DMG
- Mysterious Massage: Follow-up ATK DMG increased
- Warm Current: DoT dealt by characters increased
In the comments, many Honkai: Star Rail fans expressed appreciation for a possible new way to buff up their characters' stats. One also pointed out that it's similar to how Zenless Zone Zero's Sixth Street ramen shop provides temporary combat buffs. Meanwhile, some speculate that the bathtub buffs could depend on the active character or their current party, but it's still unclear if this would be the case.
Right now, the Astral Express only has two accessible bedrooms -- March 7th and Dan Heng's rooms -- and a parlor car where visitors hang out. There's one room that's still locked, and many Honkai: Star Rail fans believe that it might be the Trailblazer's own bedroom in the future, which they could hopefully customize. But with the leaked bathtub feature, it's possible that the locked room could be converted into a relaxing bathroom.
What to Expect in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7
Honkai: Star Rail just released Version 2.6, but there are already theories about what might happen in Version 2.7. The next update will debut the 5-star characters Sunday and Fugue (aka Tingyun), which might mean that the story will take place in either Penacony or Xianzhou Luofu. Plus, with Version 2.7 being the final update for the year, fans are really expecting big changes.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
- Released
- April 26, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen / Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
They call them, "Aeons" in this galaxy. They construct reality, erase stars, and leave their marks on countless worlds. Together with your companions you'll travel across the galaxy on the Astral Express, following the path once traveled by the Aeons. From here, you will explore new civilizations, meet new comrades, and begin new adventures among countless fantastical worlds. All the answers you seek will be uncovered among the stars.
Well what're you waiting for? Are you ready to begin this trailblazing journey?
Honkai: Star Rail is a new HoYoverse space fantasy RPG. Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills.
Players will meet new companions across various worlds and maybe even run into some familiar faces. Overcome the struggles together caused by Stellaron and unravel the hidden truths behind it! May this journey lead us starward!
- Engine
- Unity
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Turn-Based RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 83 hours
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
