Summary
- A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail is teasing the addition of a popular character boss to the Apocalyptic Shadow in Version 2.6.
- Version 2.6 is reportedly set to see Sunday's boss form, the Harmonious Choir, added to the endgame challenges.
- Sunday has seen numerous rumors about his impending playability in Honkai: Star Rail, currently believed to be launching in Version 2.7.
A new Honkai: Star Rail leak is hinting at the next boss set to come to the game's Apocalyptic Shadow game mode in Version 2.6, featuring a fan-favorite Penacony boss. The HoYoverse sci-fi RPG offers players a variety of endgame content to tackle once the main story is finished, with its many game modes receiving regular updates. From the roguelike Simulated Universe to combat challenges like Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction, Honkai: Star Rail offers multiple chances for players to test out their most powerful teams. Now, a popular recent game mode is set to receive a new update soon.
Honkai: Star Rail first debuted its Apocalyptic Shadow game mode with the launch of the Version 2.3 update. The game mode pits players against powered-up versions of Honkai: Star Rail's past in-game bosses, with previous cycles of the game mode including in-game character bosses like Kafka and Gepard. HoYoverse has introduced new bosses to the game mode with each update, with the upcoming Version 2.5 said to feature Xianzhou Luofu weekly boss Phantylia the Undying. New leaks are now hinting at the next boss to be included in the game mode.
Honkai: Star Rail Leaks Apocalyptic Shadow Boss in Version 2.6
A recent leak shared by prominent Honkai: Star Rail leaker Sakura Haven is showing off the next new boss coming to Apocalyptic Shadow in Version 2.6. According to the post, the update will see the boss version of Penacony character Sunday added to the game mode as its newest challenge. The update also comes with a new upscaled artwork for Sunday's boss icon, showing off the intimidating stature of the Harmonious Choir. Version 2.6 of Honkai: Star Rail is currently expected to release on October 22.
The addition of Sunday's boss form to Apocalyptic Shadow in Version 2.6 comes as the character's playability has been the subject of numerous rumors. Sunday was originally rumored to be releasing as a playable character in the Version 2.6 update, before HoYoverse would quash these leaks by revealing Rappa. Further leaks and rumors have suggested that Sunday may actually be releasing in Version 2.7 now, suggesting the character's teased element may have been changed. HoYoverse has yet to officially confirm Sunday's playability in Honkai: Star Rail.
The new Apocalyptic Shadow boss comes as HoYoverse's permanent game modes have seen plenty of updates throughout recent patches. Version 2.3 introduced the Divergent Universe as the newest variant of the popular Simulated Universe game mode, featuring unique challenges and buffs. Pure Fiction has also seen plenty of changes since the challenge mode's introduction, with new enemies and balance adjustments. Sunday's introduction to Apocalyptic Shadow will look to be an exciting new challenge for Star Rail's most devoted players.
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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
