Yet more wholesome and lighthearted adventures await in Penacony in Version 2.2: Then Wake to Weep. Developer HoYoverse just revealed the date of the Special Program that will feature introductions to the characters Boothill and Robin, as well as previews of the new main storyline, events, and rewards. Mark your calendars: April 26, just on time for HSR’s first anniversary!
What do we know of Version 2.2 and beyond, besides the charming name that absolutely spells no tearjerkers? The developers have previously been on hand to reveal the new limited 5-stars to arrive in this version: Robin (Physical Harmony) and Boothill (Physical Hunt), they will be accompanied by yet unannounced reruns, so stay tuned!
Penacony’s main storyline will continue where it left off in Version 2.1: Into the Yawning Chasm. Hopefully, Trailblazers will receive answers to the many questions posed by the plot! There will be a short preview of the main storyline shared as a part of the Special Program and the Version trailer.
Last but not least, the developers have also shared the latest issue of the dev radio. In it, the team revealed some optimizations, updates and new features arriving in Version 2.3 (so one Version over). That includes:
- New Simulated Universe Update: Divergent Universe;
- New Permanent Game Mode: Apocalyptic Shadow. In this mode, players will face against bosses they’ve defeated before. However, these manifestations will have some slight differences compared to their normal versions.
- Optimizations for Pure Fiction & Forgotten Hall: Memory of Chaos.
- Team Setup Function Optimization for Apocalyptic Shadow, Pure Fiction & MoC.
- Checking out friend’s team lineup for Apocalyptic Shadow, Pure Fiction & MoC, including key stats, Relics, and Light Cones.
