Honkai: Star Rail Verison 2.4 "Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue" Launches July 31

HoYoverse announces the upcoming launch of Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4, which will take players back to the adventure-rich Xianzhou Luofu for the traditional Wardance ceremony. This update, scheduled for release on July 31, introduces fresh content, new characters, and an exciting collaboration.

Highlights of Version 2.4:

• New Adventure Zone: Xianzhou Luofu - Revisit the culturally vibrant Xianzhou Luofu, participating in the Wardance ceremony that symbolizes peace and renewal.
• New Characters: Two five-star characters debut:
  • Yunli of Xianzhou Zhuming, a skilled sword hunter with unique counterattack capabilities.
  • Jiaoqiu of Xianzhou Yaoqing, a foxian healer whose alchemical skills inflict a unique Ashen Roast debuff on enemies.
• The Shackling Prison Map: Explore this new underwater prison map, home to notorious criminals and guarded by ferocious Borisin creatures.

Gameplay Enhancements:

• Dynamic Combat: Yunli and Jiaoqiu add new combat strategies with their distinct abilities. Yunli excels in direct combat with powerful counters, while Jiaoqiu manipulates the battlefield with debuffs.
• March 7th's Journey: Follow March 7th’s progression as a swordmaster apprentice, gaining abilities that enhance teamwork and combat strategy.

Special Features and Collaborations:

• Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]: Anticipate a major collaboration with the renowned anime series set to unfold in Q3 2025.

Both Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact are massive commercial hits, both earning over $1 billion. Hoyoverse's latest title, Zenless Zone Zero, is also off to a strong start. It routinely ranks in the top 10 highest grossing games list in massive markets like China and Japan.

Further Reading: Official Website