The Astral Express just pulled into the station—and you’ve got a ticket! A new universe awaits in Honkai: Star Rail, the next massive RPG from Genshin Impact creator HoYoverse.
This turn-based adventure rockets you across the stars to visit strange lands, recruit powerful heroes, and battle fierce foes. Here’s what to expect from this interstellar odyssey:
Team-based tussles
Honkai: Star Rail’s intuitive turn-based combat puts your tactical skills to the test. Collect dozens of colorful characters—like flame-wielding Honkai staple Himeko and the cheery archer March 7th—then choose four to form your squad. Some excel at defense, while others wallop groups of enemies at once. And each has a flamboyant ultimate skill that can change the course of a battle in an instant. Things looking grim? Unleash Welt Yang’s Synthetic Black Hole to dish out fight-ending damage.
Faraway lands
During your journey on the Astral Express you’ll visit distant lands, each wilder than the last. On the snowy plains of Jarilo-VI, search for the last remaining human civilization; while on the sprawling flying city Xianzhou Luofu, roam the bustling streets of Starwatcher Avenue. Scour each locale for treasure and lore-expanding books. Who knows where you’ll stop next?
Stellar sights
Whether you’re smashing a fierce Voidranger Trampler with your Stardust Ace ultimate or simply chatting up other travelers on the Herta space station, Honkai: Star Rail’s lush graphics and slick animations leap off the screen. A stirring orchestral soundtrack and fully voiced characters make this cinematic experience even more immersive.
Know before you go: Swing the odds in your favor by striking enemies before combat begins. Stumble upon a foe with a Wind weakness? Get the jump by attacking with a Wind element character like Blade or Dan Heng and watch the baddie’s toughness drop at the start of the battle!