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Honkai: Star Rail

Set after the events of the ongoing game Honkai Impact 3rd, Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based online RPG from developer Hoyoverse. Two of the Astral Express, March 7th and Dan Heng, are on their way to the Herta Space Station with precious cargo when ambushed by of a group known as the Antimatter Legion. Chaos ensues as among them is the god of destruction known as Aeon, who steals a seed known as a Stellaron, which they implant in an artificial human known as the "Trailblazer." Players will assume the role of this character as they try to avoid their fate and save all of civilization

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Honkai: Star Rail
Top Critic Avg: 83/100 Critics Rec: 90%
Released
April 26, 2023
ESRB
T for Teen
Developer(s)
HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
Publisher(s)
HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
Engine
Unity
Cross-Platform Play
Yes, Honkai Star Rail does have cross progression on PS5
Cross Save
yes

ESRB
T for Teen
Honkai Star Rail's Yunli poses in a dance stance.
I Can’t Wait To Try Honkai: Star Rail’s Leaked Game Mode

If the leaks are true, Honkai: Star Rail may soon get a new game mode that will take players' team comp strategies and combat tactics to the limit.

Honkai Star Rail's Phainon wields his sword.
I've Seen The Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 Leaks & Phainon May Become The Ultimate DPS This Year

New leaks about Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 and Phainon have emerged, and I suspect the Chrysos Heir may sur the DPS potential of Castorice and Aglaea.

Honkai Star Rail's Kafka adjusts her cuffs.
After Seeing The Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 Leaks, I'm Excited For Kafka's Buffs

New details about Kafka’s buffs in Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 have emerged, and seeing what may be upgraded in her kit, she may become very strong.

Honkai Star Rail's Anaxa raises his hand toward his face.
Honkai: Star Rail - Best Anaxa Builds (Light Cones, Relics, Team Comps)

You should optimize Anaxa’s build in Honkai: Star Rail to transform him into a powerful DPS who simultaneously operates as a Weakness debuff unit.

Honkai Star Rail's Kafka and Firefly pose next to each other.
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Leaks Hint At Unexpected Character Skin, But I Advise Caution

An unexpected character may soon get a skin in Honkai: Star Rail 3.4, according to new leaks, but I am particularly cautious about these fresh rumors.

Honkai Star Rail's Acheron is ready to unsheathe her sword.
Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 Leaks Have Me Concerned For How Strong Acheron May Get, But It's Not All Bad

Acheron may get even stronger than she already is, starting in Honkai: Star Rail, thanks to a few buffs to a certain character’s gameplay kit.

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Honkai Star Rail's Kafka holds a fork.
I've Seen The Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 Leaks & Advise You To Get Ready To Farm For Kafka (Again)

Kafka’s kit is going to be buffed in Honkai: Star Rail 3.4, and with leaks about new gear in the patch, players may need to farm for her once again.

Honkai Star Rail's Black Swan holds a star-shaped gadget and smiles.
Honkai: Star Rail Leaks Hint At New Character Who Could Revitalize DoT Mechanics

DoT mechanics may come back into the spotlight, revitalized, with the release of a new leaked character in an Honkai: Star Rail patch.

Honkai Star Rail's Hyacine smiles and winks as she poses.
Honkai: Star Rail - Hyacine Ascension & Trace Materials (Pre-Farm Guide)

Pre-farming Hyacine’s materials in Honkai: Star Rail before actually obtaining her can be a good idea since this allows you to instantly max her out.

Honkai Star Rail's Anaxa raises his hand toward his face.
Honkai: Star Rail - Anaxa Ascension & Trace Materials (Pre-Farm Guide)

You can pre-farm Anaxa’s materials in Honkai: Star Rail to ensure you have everything you need to fully upgrade him once you obtain him from banners.

Honkai Star Rail's Aglaea reaches upward, with a bloodied battlefield in the background.
I've Seen The Honkai: Star Rail Leaks & Assure Nothing Can Prepare You For These Huge Character Story Spoilers

New Honkai: Star Rail leaks have been shared, and they contain sensitive character spoilers that not all players may be ready to receive.

Honkai Star Rail's Blade and Fate's Saber pose next to each other.
Honkai Star Rail's Fate Collab Leaks: All Playable Characters' Paths, Elements, & Rarity (So Far)

Honkai: Star Rail’s Fate collab has had new information leaked, hinting at the playable characters’ Paths, elements, and rarity.

Honkai Star Rail's Cipher holds a scroll and smiles.
Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 Leaks Show Most Of Cipher's Materials Can Be Pre-Farmed, But You're Going To Struggle With One Specific Item

You can already start pre-farming Cipher’s materials ahead of her release in Honkai: Star Rail 3.3, but one leaked item will be problematic.

Honkai Star Rail's Cipher smiles holding a scroll next to a Star Rail Special  and an Oneiric Shard.
After Seeing The Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 Leaks, I'm Convinced Pulling For Characters Will Never Be The Same

A new Star Rail Special system may be introduced with Honkai: Star Rail 3.3, and players may never need to purchase Oneiric Shards again.

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Honkai Star Rail's Ruan Mei extends her hand upward.
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Leaks: New Relic Update Could Further Enhance Your Farming Efforts

Players may get another Relic update in Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 that, combined with the new auto-salvage feature, could improve their farming efforts.

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Honkai Star Rail's Phainon looks angry and ready to strike with his sword.
I'm Certain The Leaked Relic Set From Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 Is Going To Be Phainon's Best-In-Slot

Two new Relic sets from Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 have allegedly leaked, and I’m convinced that one of them will be Phainon’s best-in-slot.

Honkai Star Rail's Hyacine and Cipher smile next to each other.
Honkai Star Rail 3.3: Should You Save Stellar Jade For Hyacine Or Cipher?

You may have to pick between Hyacine and Cipher in Honkai: Star Rail, so knowing their leaked pros and cons is essential to making an accurate choice.

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Honkai Star Rail's Hyacine and The Herta pose next to each other.
Every Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 Character Confirmed & Leaked (Phase 1 & Phase 2 Banners)

Details about the character banner structure for Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 have allegedly leaked, and aside from new units, there may be valuable reruns.

Honkai Star Rail's Gallagher looks tired in front of lava.
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Leaks: New Free Character Event Can Significantly Help F2P Players

Players may get a free 4-star character during a Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 event, and the selection of units is fantastic compared to previous iterations.

Genshin Impact's Neuvillette poses seriously in front of Honkai: Star Rail's Astral Express.
My Absurd Genshin Impact Theory May Be Closer To Being True Than Ever Before

While HoYoverse has made efforts to keep Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail separate, I’m convinced that both universes will blend in the future.

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