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Version 1.2 of Honkai: Star Rail Launches July 19th

Honkai: Star Rail Screenshot

Developer HoYoverse has announced that Honkai: Star Rail will receive a free update with tons of content on July 19th. Version 1.2, titled “Even Immortality Ends,” will introduce fresh playable characters, missions, companion quests, bosses, and new and returning events. Check out the latest trailer!

New Character Banners

In version 1.2, players should get ready to travel across unexplored areas alongside Blade, Kafka, and Luka, who will all soon answer the call to join the crew as playable characters. Peek at each character’s description below to decide which one you will be pulling to recruit for your party.

Blade – Five Star Wind Type

Honkai: Star Rail Blade Screenshot

Blade, a mysterious Stellaron Hunter, is set to join the roster of playable characters, and Trailblazers will find out more about his backstory as things unfold. Due to unforeseen events, Blade was bestowed with eternal life, enabling his body to heal from grave illnesses and injuries, and the bandages he wears serve a purpose beyond mere aesthetics. During combats, as a five-star Wind-Type character who follows the Path of Destruction, Blade secures himself a competitive edge by sacrificing his own HP to deal amplified damage to enemies and gain the upper.

Kafka – Five Star Lightning Type

Honkai: Star Rail Kafka Screenshot

Kafka entered the world on Pteruges-V, a planet where the concept of fear was foreign to citizens. As a result, she was incapable of experiencing the emotion of fear, leaving her unable to grasp the significance of life. As a five-star Lightning-Type character following the Path of Nihility, Kafka showcases her strength by dealing additional damage over time to enemies. Her Skill inflicts Lightning damage to multiple targets. If an enemy is already afflicted with Damage over Time, they will receive additional damage both during their turn and after Kafka’s attack. Her Ultimate, on the other hand, deals Lightning damage to all enemies, with a chance of Shocking targets and immediately dealing additional damage to those already Shocked.

Luka – Four Star Physical Type

Honkai: Star Rail Luka Screenshot

Luka the Belobog-born-and-bred hero will soon make his way into the game, becoming available for players to recruit. As a valued member of Wildfire and apprentice to Oleg, Luka combines his strength with an optimistic and carefree spirit to safeguard the inhabitants of the Underworld. As a four-star Physical-Type character following the Path of Nihility, his Skill deals Physical damage to a single target and has a chance of inflicting Bleed. During battles, Luka can also enhance his basic attack after landing multiple hits. His Ultimate, in addition to dealing damage, of course, also grants “Fighting Will”, which may increase the damage the target receives for a set number of turns.

New and Updated Events

  • Tales of the Fantastic
  • Underground Treasure Hunt
  • The Voyage of Navis Astriger
  • Simulated Universe update with World 7

Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.2 Screenshots

Honkai: Star Rail is available on PC, iOS, and Android. It will be arriving on the PlayStation consoles (PS4 and PS5) in Q4 2023. The version 1.2 update comes on July 19th.

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Tin Manuel

Tin Manuel

Tin is a designer and a writer by day and an adventurer in whatever game she is playing at night. She gets giddy talking about RPGs (specifically JRPGs), new releases, and reveres almost every female protagonist. She has two cats and two dogs, whom she loves dearly. She’s forgetful at times, but she will always remember Aerith’s death frame by frame in 480p.

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