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Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4 Update: "Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue" Arrives July 31st!
HoYoverse has unveiled the details for Honkai: Star Rail's highly anticipated version 2.4 update, titled "Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue," launching July 31st. This update is jam-packed with new content, including a new map, characters, light cones, and events. Let's explore what awaits!
New Locations and Characters
The Astral Express journeys to a new area within Xianzhou Luofu: The Shackling Prison. Players will also get to explore the workspaces of Xueyi and Hanya.
Version 2.4 introduces two new 5-star characters: Yunli (Destruction) and Jiaoqiu (Nihility). Popular characters, Sparkle and Huohuo, also return.
Character release is staggered across two phases:
- Phase 1 (July 31st): Yunli, Huohuo, Lynx, Yukong, and Hanya.
- Phase 2 (August 21st): Jiaoqiu, Sparkle, Arlan, Guinaifen, and Hook.
New Light Cones and Events
Two new 5-star Light Cones debut: Yunli's signature Light Cone, "Dance at Sunset," arrives in Phase 1, while Jiaoqiu's signature, "Those Many Springs," launches in Phase 2. Huohuo's "Night of Fright" and Sparkle's "Earthly Escapade" Light Cones also make a comeback.
Check out the official trailer below for a sneak peek!
Abundant In-Game Activities
Players can look forward to a new Trailblaze Continuance Mission, exploration of The Shackling Prison in Xianzhou Luofu, and Yunli's Companion Mission. The "Gift of Odyssey" check-in event rewards players with 10 Special Star Rail Passes.
The "Saga of Primaveral Blade" event allows players to train March 7th with Yanqing and Yunli for a duel against the IPC's Scott. Rewards include Stellar Jade, Self-Modeling Resin, a new chat box style, Tracks of Destiny, and March 7th's Eidolon.
Additional events, "Garden of Plenty" and "Planar Fissure," offer double drops for Golden and Crimson Calyx and Planar Ornaments.
Download Honkai: Star Rail from the Google Play Store and prepare for the exciting "Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue" update! For more gaming news, check out our article on Eterspire's latest update and future roadmap.
