Are you having trouble keeping on top of the Honkai Star Rail update schedule? Wanna know what the current update is introducing and what the next update is set to bring? Well, sit back and relax, dear passenger, as we’re here to fill you in on all the latest content, characters, and more coming in the next HSR update.
If you need a bit more help on your astral adventure, check out our Honkai Star Rail tier list, Honkai Star Rail characters, and Honkai Star Rail banner guides. We’ve also got a super handy list of all the latest Honkai Star Rail codes, as well as details on all the current and upcoming Honkai Star Rail events.
Here’s everything in the current and next Honkai Star Rail update.
Upcoming Updates for Honkai Star Rail
The HSR 2.6 update went live on Wednesday, October 23, or Tuesday, October 22, depending on your timezone. The HSR 2.6 release date varies across different timezones:
- PT: Tuesday, October 22, 20:00
- CT: Tuesday, October 22, 22:00
- ET: Tuesday, October 22, 11:00
- JST: Wednesday, October 23, 12:00
- AET: Wednesday, October 23, 14:00
- BST: Wednesday, October 23, 4:00
- CEST: Wednesday, October 23, 5:00
We predict that the Honkai Star Rail 2.7 update will go live on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – six weeks after the start of version 2.6. This is just an estimate, and we’ll be sure to update this guide when we get confirmation and more details about the next HSR update.
Before each update, there is a maintenance period during which you can’t access the game. If you reach Trailblaze level 4 or higher by the time a maintenance period starts, you will receive a minimum of 300 stellar jade in your in-game mailbox as compensation after maintenance concludes.
Insights from the Latest Livestream
The Honkai Star Rail 2.6 livestream went live on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 4:30 PT / 6:30 CT / 7:30 ET / 12:30 BST. Fans were able to catch up with all the latest info on the official Honkai Star Rail Youtube or Twitch channels. We predict that the HSR 2.7 livestream will be broadcast on Friday, November 22, 2024.
New Characters and Banners in HSR 2.6
The HSR 2.6 banners feature the new five-star imaginary Nihility character, Honkai Star Rail’s Rappa, along with three reruns. The reruns include Imbibitor Lunae, Acheron, and Aventurine. It's a great opportunity to pull for each of their signature five-star light cones on the concurrent light cone banners.
Here are the characters featured on the HSR 2.6 banners:
Eyes of a Ninja – Phase One
- HSR Rappa
- HSR Lynx
- HSR Xueyi
- HSR Yukong
Epochal Spectrum – Phase One
- HSR Imbibitor Lunae
- Lynx
- Xueyi
- Yukong
Words of Yore – Phase Two
- HSR Acheron
- HSR March 7th
- HSR Sampo
- HSR Pela
Gilded Imprisonment – Phase Two
- HSR Aventurine
- March 7th
- Sampo
- Pela
Here are the light cones featured on the HSR 2.6 banners:
Brilliant Fixation – Phase One
- Ninjutsu Inscription (five-star, Nihility)
- Dream’s Montage (four-star, Abundance)
- After the Charmony Fall (four-star, Erudition)
- Under the Blue Sky (four-star, Destruction)
Bygone Reminiscence – Phase One
- Brighter Than the Sun (five-star, Destruction)
- Dream’s Montage (four-star, Abundance)
- After the Charmony Fall (four-star, Erudition)
- Under the Blue Sky (four-star, Destruction)
Bygone Reminiscence – Phase Two
- Along the Passing Shore (five-star, Nihility)
- Day One of my New Life (four-star, Preservation)
- Make the World Clamor (four-star, Erudition)
- Boundless Choreo (four-star, Nihility)
Exploring New Areas in Version 2.6
Version 2.6 sees us arrive in Penacony’s Paperfold University. According to HSR’s Dr. Ratio, there’s not much difference between Penacony’s indulgences and its academic pursuits, and the campus is “full of performances, graffiti, and even ninjas.” This vibrant setting is sure to enhance your gameplay experience.
New Quests and Features in HSR 2.6
Version 2.6 introduces a new Trailblaze Continuance main story quest called Banana Outrage: Battles Without Ninja and Humanity. This quest brings players to Penacony’s Paperfold University for a special seminar celebrating the new semester and the campus’ anniversary.
Hoyoverse continues to introduce new features with each HSR update to keep the game fresh, as well as helpful optimizations to improve your Trailblazing experience. The new Simulated Universe: Unknowable Domain game mode invites players to gather data on the Scepter by taking on various combat challenges.
Additionally, Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Timbre arises as a new challenge, offering fresh imaginary character ascension materials for you to farm. The Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Uncertainty introduces two new relic sets entitled Sacerdos’ Relived Ordeal and Scholar Lost in Erudition.
Exciting Events in Honkai Star Rail 2.6
As always, there are bound to be heaps of exciting new events coming in version 2.6, but we don’t have all the details just yet. Stay tuned for updates following the livestream! To discover more about all the current and upcoming festivities, check out our Honkai Star Rail events guide.
That’s all we have on the current Honkai Star Rail update for now. Keep your eyes peeled as we’ll be updating this guide with fresh information in the future. In the meantime, don't forget to check out our list of the best games like Genshin Impact for more worlds to explore!
