Summary
- A new Honkai: Star Rail leak has surfaced, confirming the arrival of the 5-star character Phainon.
- A collaboration with Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works is expected to begin about a week after Version 3.4’s launch and run until the end of Version 3.6.
- The crossover will introduce the characters Saber and Archer.
A Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed numerous details about the upcoming Version 3.4 update, which is expected to be packed with new content. Similar to HoYoverse's other titles, Honkai: Star Rail follows a frequent update schedule, releasing new versions approximately every six weeks.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.3 is currently live, allowing players to pull for the 5-star characters Hyacine and Herta, with the latter receiving her first re-run. Despite Version 3.3 having just launched less than a week ago, new beta leaks have already revealed major details about the next update. The most exciting addition for many is the long-awaited character Phainon.
Honkai: Star Rail Leaks Major Buffs to Jingliu, Blade, Silver Wolf, and Kafka
A new Honkai: Star Rail leak reveals buffs for four characters - Jingliu, Blade, Silver Wolf, and Kafka - in the next 3.4 update.
A post on the Honkai: Star Rail Leaks subreddit appears to reveal the official description for Version 3.4. The leak confirms the arrival of the 5-star character Phainon, a member of Honkai: Star Rail's Chrysos Heirs, a group of fierce warriors sworn to fight the Titans and collect their Coreflames. The character made his debut during the Silver Chariot mission, where players encountered him alongside Tribbie on their way to Okhema. In terms of appearance, Phainon is a tall, white-haired character recognizable by his gold-accented trench coat and asymmetrical armor. He won’t be the only new addition to the roster, as HoYoverse also revealed two additional 5-star units: Saber and Archer.
Honkai: Star Rail Leak Highlights Important Events Coming in Version 3.4
- Version 3.4 Title: For the Sun is Set to Die
- New Five-star Character: Phainon
- Upcoming Collaboration: Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works
- New Collab Characters: Saber and Archer
- Story Teaser: New journey with the Astral Express, involving a Stellarion and new companions
As for the banner schedule, players can expect Phainon to be featured in the first phase of Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4, which is expected to drop around July 2. Previous leaks suggest that Phainon will follow the Path of Destruction and serve as a main DPS, which aligns with the path’s reputation for dealing high amounts of damage.
Saber and Archer will be part of a collaboration banner between Honkai: Star Rail and the Fate/Stay Night franchise. The crossover will focus on Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, a popular anime series released in 2014 that serves as a remake based on the original visual novel's "Unlimited Blade Works" route. This event is expected to begin about a week after Version 3.4’s launch and run until the end of Version 3.6. The collab warp banner will have a separate pity count, meaning it won’t interfere with the regular limited banner.
Saber also follows the Path of Destruction, indicating she may be a DPS unit. Meanwhile, Archer follows Honkai: Star Rail's Path of the Hunt, which means his kit will likely focus on single-target damage.
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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
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- How Long To Beat
- 83 hours
