New Honkai: Star Rail Update (2.4) and Community Event Announced

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4 Launches July 31st with New Map, Characters, and Crossover!

Get ready for Honkai: Star Rail's Version 2.4 update, arriving July 31st! This exciting update, showcased during the "Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue" Special Program, introduces a brand-new explorable area: The Shackling Prison within Xianzhou Luofu. The Astral Express journeys to this captivating location, bringing with it a host of new content.

Version 2.4 welcomes two new playable characters, Yunli and Jiaoqiu, to the roster. Returning 5-star characters, Sparkle and Huohuo, will also be available via reruns. And that's not all – a highly anticipated crossover event with the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] anime is on the horizon! Players can explore Xueyi and Hanya's workplace as part of the update.

Show off your Star Rail fandom! HoYoverse is hosting a fan creator event as part of HoYoFair 2024. The “Games of the XXXIII Galactics” Honkai: Star Rail Art Challenge invites players to submit space-themed character designs and animated shorts for a chance to win amazing prizes, including cash, a Wacom Movink 13 pen display, Clip Studio Paint EX, and gift cards.

Looking for more rewards? Check out our Honkai: Star Rail codes for extra goodies!

Honkai: Star Rail is available now for free on Google Play and the App Store (in-app purchases available). Stay updated on the latest news by following the official Twitter page, visiting the official website, or watching the embedded video above for a sneak peek at the update's visuals and atmosphere.