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Star Rail Version 2.7 “A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn” update will release on 4th December 2024

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Honkai Star: Rail Version 2.7 update

HoYoverse is gearing up to release Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7 update, titled “A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn,” on December 4th, 2024. This update brings the final chapter before the Express sets its course for the mysterious realm of Amphoreus, the Eternal Land. Version 2.7 debuts 2 new highly anticipated 5-star characters, Sunday and Fugue, alongside reruns for Jing Yuan and Firefly. In addition to these characters and storylines, Version 2.7 also offers Trailblazers a range of immersive experiences to enjoy.

One Last Adventure in Penacony: Setting sail for the next planet, Amphoreus

In the previous story arc, Black Swan suggested that the Crew venture to Amphoreus, a realm so enigmatic that even the Aeon of Trailblaze, Akivili, could not reach. Curious yet cautious, Navigator Miss Himeko decides to gather intel on this destination. Meanwhile, the Crew makes a final stop in Penacony, reuniting with old friends and creating lasting memories before embarking on their next journey.

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Navigator Miss Himeko in HSR (Image via HoYoverse)

The memories of that ‘performance’ at the Penacony Grand Theater are as vivid as if they happened yesterday. It’s not just the Astral Express or Penacony that’s awakened from its dream—Sunday has, too. Having stepped down as head of the Oak Family, he has chosen to “descend to the mortal realm and see what this world is truly like.”

Party Car: Courtesy of the Astral Express

Beyond new characters and storylines, Version 2.7 introduces an immersive experience aboard the Astral Express’s new Party Car, blending elegance with a sense of nostalgia. Here, a spacious reception area with a sleek marble bar and a classic bartending robot awaits. With the Cosmos as their backdrop, players can enjoy a drink with the Express Crew or quietly reflect by the window, letting the view inspire their thoughts.

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Astral Express Party Car (Image via HoYoverse)

Ascending the stairs, players will find the Trailblazer’s personal quarters. In the “Cosmic Home Décor Guide” event, they’ll transform an empty storage room into a cozy haven, adding areas like a bedroom and bathroom. Using Express Funds earned from tasks, Trailblazers gather furniture piece by piece, crafting a space that reflects their journey through the stars.

5-Star selector

Lastly, while sorting through the Trailblazer’s storage boxes, Pom-Pom discovered something special. From the Version 2.7 update through to the end of Version 3.2, Trailblazers will be able to claim the “Gift of the Express,” which grants the opportunity to select one regular 5-star character of their choice.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7 update will feature 2 new playable characters and 2 reruns

1. Sunday

Casting aside blessings from both Harmony and Order, Sunday sets out to pursue his vision of a utopia as a mere mortal. With the help of a secret Pepeshi named Wonweek, he returns to Penacony with one wish—to give a final, unforgettable performance before beginning his new journey. His robe and hood provide a fresh appearance and conceal his identity for his last dance in the “Planet of Festivities.” Sunday will be released in the first phase of Version 2.7.

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Sunday in Honkai Star: Rail (Image via HoYoverse)

While in combat, as a 5-star Imaginary character, Sunday has unique support skills. His Skill allows teammates to immediately take action while increasing their DMG dealt. If the teammate has a summon, both can immediately take action, and the DMG Boost effect is even more evident. Using Sunday’s Ultimate can regenerate Energy for one teammate, as well as cause the character and their summon to be blessed with “The Beatified.” A halo will appear on “The Beatified” teammate, boosting their CRIT DMG.

2. Fugue

Another character soon to arrive is Fugue, who Trailblazers know as their old friend—Tingyun. Tingyun barely escaped death after she clashed with Phantylia during version 1.2’s main storyline and was saved only by the intervention of Madam Ruan Mei from the Genius Society, who granted her a second chance at life. She will be released in the second phase of Version 2.7.

Fugue is a 5-star Fire character with an affinity to support one teammate in reducing enemies’ Toughness regardless of Weakness Type. When Fugue is in combat, enemy targets will be inflicted with the “Cloudflame Luster” effect. When “Cloudflame Luster” is reduced to 0, the target will take Weakness Break DMG again.

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Fugue in Honkai Star: Rail (Image via HoYoverse)

Furthermore, when teammates attack Weakness Broken enemy targets, they will also deal Super Break DMG. Not only that, through her Skill, Fugue can increase ally characters’ Break Effects. When she uses her Ultimate, she deals Fire DMG to all enemies regardless of Weakness Type and directly reduces all enemies’ Toughness.

3. Re-run Characters: Jing Yuan and Firefly

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Jing Yuan and Firefly in HSR (Image via HoYoverse)

Additionally, the limited 5-star characters, General Jing Yuan and Firefly will have their return in the first and second halves of the Version 2.7 warp event, respectively. Their formidable assistance make them invaluable allies for your future journeys.

What’s in store for the Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 update

New Path of Remembrance

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New Path of Remembrance in HSR version 2.7 (Image via HoYoverse)

Looking ahead, as the game prepares for Version 3.0, it will introduce the Path of Remembrance, featuring characters with unique summons known as memosprites. Each memosprite will offer distinct abilities in battle, joining allies on this Path and enhancing strategic depth in every encounter.

The Relic System

The Relic system will be updated in Version 3.0, allowing players to select both a Relic’s Main Stat and Subsidiary Stats during synthesis with specialized tools. By using a certain amount of the new item, Wishful Resin, along with Self-Modeling Resin, players can set both the Main and Sub Stats of a Relic simultaneously.

Final Thoughts

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 brings exciting new content. The 2 new characters, Sunday and Fugue, bring very exciting support capabilities to the table that complement their re-run buddies Jing Yuan and Firefly respectively. This means some old characters will receive massive buffs to their kits as a result. The last trailblade mission is exciting as we finally say goodbye to Penacony and prepare for our next stop to a new planet, Amphoreus. This update is full of fresh experiences for both new and veteran players.

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