Summary
- New Honkai: Star Rail update 3.2 brings changes like a revamped 50/50 system for selecting characters on limited banners.
- The update includes exciting events for the game's upcoming second anniversary, offering free Stellar Jade and an art book giveaway.
- Fans hope the update addresses power creep issues, as older characters feel weaker compared to newer roster additions.
A new Honkai: Star Rail leak reveals several changes that will arrive in the upcoming update 3.2. Like most of HoYoverse's other titles, Honkai: Star Rail follows a tight update schedule, allowing the game to make adjustments every 6–7 weeks.
Honkai: Star Rail was officially released in April 2023, meaning the game's second anniversary is slowly approaching and will likely be part of update 3.2. As usual, players can look forward to exciting events that will grant them sizable amounts of Stellar Jade for free.
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While HoYoverse has yet to officially reveal details about Honkai: Star Rail's anniversary celebrations, multiple leaks have already unveiled most of the upcoming content in Version 3.2. A credible leaker named sakurahaven has shared more details about the rewards and major changes expected in the next update. The most exciting change will likely affect the game's Limited Character Banner, allowing players to select specific characters when they lose a 50/50 on the limited banner. Honkai: Star Rail's 50/50 mechanic means there is a 50% chance that a five-star pull from the limited banner will result in a standard character. Leaks suggest that both standard characters and a selection of limited playable units will be available.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.2 Adjustments and Events Revealed
- Small bonus gifts
- Free Honkai: Star Rail art book giveaway
- Extra rewards for in-game purchases
- 50/50 system rework
- Obtaining older characters without gacha mechanics
- New bundle offers
- Special discounts
- Updated gacha animations
Previous Honkai: Star Rail leaks have revealed that the art book will be obtainable through an in-game giveaway. The art book will reportedly showcase artwork of locations and characters from the Honkai: Star Rail universe. Overall, fans were somewhat disappointed with last year's anniversary event and hope that HoYoverse will step up its game this year. While players should not expect a significantly larger influx of Stellar Jade compared to last year, the changes to the banner system seem promising for many.
Many fans still want HoYoverse to address one of Honkai: Star Rail's biggest issues, which is power creep. The game's fast-paced meta shifts make older characters feel significantly weaker compared to newer roster additions. Some comments have pointed out that allowing 50/50 drops to include older limited characters might not be as impactful, considering that many of these units have not been meta-relevant for a long time.
Regarding roster additions in 3.2, HoYoverse has already announced two new five-star characters: Castorice and Anaxa. Castorice is expected to arrive in the first banner cycle, which should drop around April 8. This means Anaxa's banner will most likely arrive in the second banner cycle of Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.2, expected around April 30.
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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
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Turn-Based RPG
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS
- How Long To Beat
- 83 hours
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
