Summary
- Honkai: Star Rail's next adventure may take players to the mysterious world of Amphoreus, rumored to be inspired by Greek and Roman cultures and Thermae aesthetic.
- Fans can expect the new character Aglaea, a 5-star Ice-type Destruction character, possibly influenced by Greek mythology, to be a highlight in the upcoming content.
- The speculated introduction of a time-based gameplay mechanic and a potential new Trailblazer Path called Remembrance hint at exciting shifts in gameplay dynamics.
The cosmic worlds of Honkai: Star Rail have diverse environments and interesting characters that play important roles in the story. Following a riveting adventure in Penacony, Honkai: Star Rail is preparing the fourth planet for the next journey.
Towards the end of the "Farewell, Penacony" story quest, the Astral Express Crew decide that the next world they're traveling to is Amphoreus, as suggested by Black Swan. It's said to be a mysterious world that's hidden away from observation, and can only be seen through the mirrors of the Garden of Recollection. Black Swan also mentions that not even Akivili the Trailblaze, the Aeon known for discovering unknown frontiers, has reached this world. Although it hasn't been officially confirmed that Honkai: Star Rail will soon travel to Amphoreus, avid fans can safely assume that the Trailblazer is headed there soon.
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Decoding the Rumors About Honkai: Star Rail's Next Planet
Themes and Inspirations
Each of Honkai: Star Rail's worlds are based on specific aesthetics and cultures. According to leaks, the fourth world will reportedly be inspired by Greece and Rome, and said to have Thermae-inspired elements. Thermae is an ancient Greek and Roman hot spring that people used for bathing, which might mean that Honkai: Star Rail fans will possibly see many bodies of water in the next world.
Likewise, Amphoreus also refers to a type of container that ancient Greeks used to hold gallons of water. Its Japanese name, "onparosu," also means "omphalos," a religious stone artifact that represents the Earth's core in ancient Greek. The core is the hottest part of the planet, which matches the rumor that the fourth world is going to be Thermae-inspired.
- Thermae: Ancient Greek and Roman hot spring
- Amphoreus: Pertains to a type of water container and a religious stone artifact representing the navel of the Earth
Rumored Character and Character Origins
Honkai: Star Rail leaks have revealed one character from the upcoming fourth world, and that is Aglaea, a rumored 5-star Ice-type Destruction character. The leaked character appears to be wearing a Greek-inspired outfit that's similar to a toga. In Greek mythology, Aglaea is also known as the goddess of beauty, splendor, glory, and adornment, and is the wife of Hephaestus. It's likely that the new characters and enemies in the fourth world will be named after characters in Greek and Roman myths.
If rumors are true, Aglaea might be the first 5-star banner character for Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0.
There's also speculation that Amphoreus may be Dr. Ratio's home planet because of his Greek and Roman-inspired appearance. Apart from being a member of the Intelligentsia Guild, Honkai: Star Rail's database lists Dr. Ratio under "Cosmic," meaning his origins are still unknown. Meanwhile, some fans also think that Himeko might also be from the Thermae-inspired world because her outfit looks similar to Dr. Ratio.
Possible New Gameplay Mechanics
There are rumors that the next Honkai: Star Rail world might introduce a time-based gimmick. It's still unknown how this mechanic might work, but it's possible that Honkai: Star Rail might evoke the power of the Chronos, also known as the Greek god of time, in this world. Chronos is a powerful titan that can manipulate time, which can be an interesting mechanic that both playable characters and enemies can utilize. A great representation of this power can be seen in Hades 2's final boss battle, where Chronos can stop Melinoe from her tracks and even prevent the players from pausing the game.
Possible New Path
Honkai: Star Rail currently has seven playable Paths, while the others can only be accessed in the Simulated Universe. One rumor claims that the next world might introduce a new Trailblazer Path known as Remembrance, which is mostly known for its freezing abilities in the Simulated Universe. Because of this, it's also possible that the next Trailblazer form will be an Ice-type unit. Future playable characters might also wield freezing abilities, but Remembrance puts the spotlight on reducing Effect RES as well, so it would be interesting to see how this rumored Path will shift the meta in the future.
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Trailblazer Path |
Element |
|---|---|
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Destruction |
Physical |
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Preservation |
Fire |
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Harmony |
Imaginary |
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Remembrance (rumored) |
Unknown |
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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
- 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
