Developer HoYoverse held the special livestream program dedicated to the arrival of Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.0. This latest update will be kicking off on February 6th, adding a much-anticipated expansion to the game’s regions. Prepare to embark on a new adventure, your goal: mysterious Penacony! In addition to a new planet, the new version offers new storylines, characters, events, battles, and so much more.
Before we dive into everything the version has to offer, check out the Version 2.0 Music Video above! It features some familiar faces as well as new characters against the gorgeous backdrop of Penacony’s skyscrapers.
“That voice in the Dreamscape laughs and says: “Take me away.” But with my own hands, I have slain slumber and forgotten time.”
First things first: new character and Light Cone banners, featuring both newcomers and those who are back for a rerun.
- Version 2.0 Phase I: Black Swan (5-star Wind/Nihility) & Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae (5-star Imaginary/Destruction) + Misha (4-star Ice/Destruction);
- Version 2.0 Phase II: Sparkle (5-star Quantum/Harmony) & Jing Yuan (5-star Lightning/Erudition);
- Version 2.1: devs have already shared a preview of Version 2.1 characters. Check it out here.
Stay tuned to find out the full contents of the banners, including the 4-star characters and Light Cones.
What do we know about the new destination of the Express, Penacony? The planet used to be a prison used by IPC for detaining criminals. However, over the years the control over the planet shifted to The Family, and it underwent a remarkable transformation. Now, the Crew has received an invitation from The Family to visit as honored gusts for a grand event called the Charmony Festival.
Penacony features unique sleeping devices that allow visitors to travel to Dreamscapes. Players will be able to explore a Dreamscape called the Golden Hour, one of the livelisest and most popular among the dozen Dreamscapes. In this realm, celebration and pleasure take the center stage. in the subsequent stories, Trailblazers will unlock the ability
to Dreamwalk, allowing them to enjoy a unique experience of defying gravity and walking on walls and ceilings.
Honkai: Star Rail – Version 2.0 Additions Include:
- New planet: Penacony, with its own unique exploration mechanics;
- New Trailblaze Mission: Long Day’s Journey Into Night;
- New playable characters: Black Swan (5-star Wind/Nihility), Sparkle (5-star Quantum/Harmony), Misha (4-star Ice/Destruction);
- New Light Cones;
- New Enemies & Boss;
- New Relic Sets: Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters & Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations;
- New Companion Mission for Black Swan & Sparkle: Masquerade Duet;
- New events: Hanu’s Prison Break, Penacony Food Fest, Dreamchaser Bulletin, Dreamjolt TV, and others!
- System Updates that include new Fate’s Atlas System, Support & Trailblazer profile optimizations, Relic Enhancement optimization, Relic Set recommendations
- Gift of Odyssey & Gift of Stellarium Log-In events awarding 20 total free pulls!
The developers have also revealed an upcoming animation featuring Sushang and Guinaifen. Stay tuned to find out more!
