Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Update: Release Time, Banners, Events And More
The 2.5 version update for Honkai Star Rail is available now! Your long-awaited 5-star hunter Feixiao and her company Moze dropped in phase 1 and Lingsha is to arrive during phase 2! Are you excited?
2024-09-11
Hot Topics
- ⏰ HSR 2.5 Update Release Date & Time
- 5-⭐ Characters: Feixiao(New!), Robin, Kafka, Black Swan, Lingsha(New!), Topaz
- 4-⭐ Characters: Moze(New!), Luka, Asta, Misha, Natasha, Guinaifen
- 🎁 HSR 2.5 Redeem Codes
Honkai Star Rail 2.5 version is online now!
A plethora of playable content was released, including new characters, new banners, the Luminary Wardance Ceremony, and many more exciting events and in-game activities.
Trailblazers, it's time to set on your new adventures!
Release Date & Time
▪ Maintenance ▪
Maintenance began at 6:00 AM (UTC +8) and lasted approximately five hours, during which players could not access the game.
▪ Start Time ▪
The Honkai Star Rail 2.5 update was released on September 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM (UTC +8).
▪ End Time ▪
This update is part of a six-week rotation, concluding on October 21, 2024.
Due to timezone differences, the latest version of content was released at a different time for each server:
Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.5 introduces exciting new banners in its Phase 1 and Phase 2 updates, featuring both new and returning characters along with their respective Light Cones.
All Banners
The Honkai Star Rail 2.5 update saw the release of 3 brand-new banners: the wind hunter Feixiao, fire abundance Lingsha, and lightning hunter Moze.
A line of 5-star characters returned as well.
Check out all 5-star, and 4-star characters to unlock in Honkai Star Rail 2.5 update during 2 phases:
▪ Phase I ▪
Sep 9/10 - Oct 1/2
- New 5★ character: Feixiao
- Rerun 5★ characters: Robin | Kafka | Black Swan
- 4★ characters: Moze | Luka | Asta
▪ Phase II ▪
Oct 1/2 - Oct 21/22
- New 5★character: Lingsha
- Rerun 5★ characters: Topaz
- 4★ characters: Misha | Natasha | Guinaifen
New Characters
▪ Feixiao ▪
Wind | Hunt
- A former war slave turned powerful Wind-Hunt general。
- Feixiao is known for her unrestrained personality and martial arts prowess.
- Adored by many, she battles her inner demons while seeking to eliminate abominations.
▪ Lingsha ▪
Fire | Harmony
- The Cauldron Master of the Xianzhou Luofu's Alchemy Commission
- Lingsha is a clever healer with a sharp sense of smell.
- She uses incense to soothe others, maintaining a calm demeanor even amidst emotional turmoil.
▪ Moze ▪
Lightning | Hunt
- A reticent Shadow Guard of the Yaoqing
- Moze excels in intelligence and covert operations.
- Silent and meticulous, he strikes decisively, revealing his lethal skills only when necessary, embodying a relentless obsession with cleanliness.
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Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Redeem Codes
Events
The 2.5 update includes several limited-time events:
- Luminary Wardance Ceremony: A major event where players participate in a fighting tournament, helping the character Luka to qualify for the finals.
- Festival Revelry: A series of mini-games to enjoy during the update.
- Divergent Universe: The Human Comedy: New gameplay experiences and challenges await players in this event.
Free Pulls
- A total of 1,300 Stellar Jades for FREE = 1,000 Stellar Jades as a gift (launch gift) + 300 Stellar Jades (compensation for the maintenance downtime)
- Grab this great opportunity to claim stellar jade rewards for free and enhance your character collection and participate in the new banners!
New Planar Ornaments
The update introduces new Planar Ornaments which add depth to gameplay and provide players with additional customization options:
- The Wondrous Banan Amusement Park: This new Planar Ornament set boosts the wielder's CRIT DMG by 16%. When a target summoned by the wielder is present, CRIT DMG increases by an additional 32%.
- Lukusha, The Sunken Seas: Equipping this set enhances the wielder's Energy Regeneration Rate (ERR) by 5%. If the wielder is not the first character, the first unit gains a 12% ATK boost throughout the battle.
Pet Feature
A new pet feature is introduced with the update, allowing players to acquire a pet called Tuskpir by completing the Luminary Wardance event. This pet accompanies players on their adventures, adding a fun element to the game.
More Additions & Changes
Honkai Star Rail 2.5 also brings various gameplay enhancements, including new materials for character ascension and updates to the Divergent Universe. Players can expect a richer experience with new Curios and Blessings, expanding their options in battles and gameplay modes. With these exciting changes, Honkai Star Rail 2.5 promises to deliver a fresh and engaging experience for players, inviting them to explore new stories and challenges in the vibrant world of Xianzhou Luofu.