Honkai Star Rail 2.6 Update: Release Date, Banners, Characters and Events

Update 2.6 in Stellaron and followers of Order. An extensive amount of story content and the release of previously unseen characters are planned for the version.

In the article we will tell you everything that is known about version 2.6 in X: release date, composition of banners, planned events. Let's look at additional information regarding innovations, opponents, locations and equipment.

This article is based on information from insider sources, so information may change by the time of release. As new insights and official announcements appear, sections will be updated and supplemented. Bookmark this page to keep track of innovations and updates.

Honkai: Star Rail 2.6 release date

Patch 2.6 in HSR is scheduled for release on 23 2024 October, the, unless any changes occur. Two days before the specified date, a pre- of update 2.6 will become available, thanks to which most of the packages can be ed in advance. On the day of release, in turn, the servers will be closed for technical work, and in the morning a letter will appear in the mail with compensation in the amount of 300 star jade.

When will the developers stream on update 2.6?

The official broadcast of the developers will take place on the streaming platforms Twitch and YouTube 11 October. According to established tradition, the stream will be devoted to a review of new content, temporary activities and innovations. During the broadcast, they will also announce the schedule and exact composition of the banners and share gift promotional codes for a total of 300 star jades.

What will be the banners

The official announcement confirmed the release of a new legendary heroine belonging to the Galaxy Rangers faction - Rappa (Erudition: Imaginary). The character in question will be the only one to the general line of units. No other new heroes are expected, the focus in version 2.6 will be on reruns.

The first phase

As a result, in the first half of the update, we can expect "Event Jumps" of the following units:

• Legendary: Moon Eater (Destruction: Imaginary).
• Epic: Yukong (Harmony: Imaginary).

Light cones that will receive priority drops: "Ninja Scroll: Chaos Purification" (Erudition), "Brighter than the Sun" (Destruction), "Montage of Dreams" (Abundance) "After the Calm of Harmony" (Erudition), "Under the Blue Sky" (Destruction).

The second phase

The second phase of the autumn version, in turn, will be rich in the following universal characters:

• Legendary: Acheron (Non-existence: Electric).
• Epic: sang (Non-existence: Icy).

Light cones with increased drop chance: "Let the world not calm down" (Erudition).

According to current information from insiders, there will be no triple rerun. The exact data will be announced directly by the developers on the stream.

New characters

According to all the data received, in version 2.6, the ranks of the 5⭐ heroes will be replenished with the galactic ranger Rappa, who will meet the Star Express as part of the Exploration missions.

To study the mechanics of the heroine, a temporary event will be launched "Talent Showcase", where you can try out the girl yourself in a turn-based battle. For completing the test, you will be given a standard reward of 20 star jades and basic upgrade materials.

Rappa

Rappa belongs to the in-game faction Acheron.

The external style combines elements of cyberpunk and “ninja”, the design is similar to Seele), pink hair is tied into a ponytail, and there are horns and a cap on her head.

New light cones

Along with the Legendary Character Banner, there will be an Event Jump: Light Cone with its signature, and among the Epic Weapons, there will be two more weapons that will likely end up in the gacha:

• "Ninja Scroll: Chaos Purification" (Erudition) - Rappa's signature weapon "card" that offers a 60-100% increase in penetration effect. Additional effect: Upon entering combat, the wearer immediately restores 30-40 units of energy. In addition, after the wearer uses the ult, he receives a positive bonus effect "Raiton". As a result, the next two basic attacks used advance the action of the hero equipped with the cone by 60-100%, and "Raiton" is reset. Reactivating the super ability also removes "Raiton".
• "Ninja Record: Sound Hunt" (Destruction) - Epic rarity weapon. Increases the owner's maximum HP by 12-24%. When losing or restoring health, it gives an additional increase to critical damage by 18-36%, the effect, in turn, lasts 2 actions and can only work once per turn.
• "Montage of Dreams" (Abundance) - Epic quality light cone. Increases speed by 8-12%. After attacking enemy targets that are under the effect of Vulnerability Penetration, restores 3-5 energy - this effect can be triggered up to 2 times per owner's turn.

As for free options: new equipment is not seen among the rewards for events - it is highly likely that the reward for the main event of the patch will be an epic character of your choice, and not a weapon. However, this information is not confirmed, therefore, it can be changed with the launch of the official broadcast of the developers.

New exploration continuation missions

A large-scale continuation of the Penaconia storyline is planned for version 2.6, exceeding the scope of the Development mission "Farewell Penaconia", released in update 2.3. The name of the overall chain will be: "Banana Mayhem: Battles without Ninjas and Mercy".

New location in Penaconia

A new area will appear ("Origami Academy"), where the story campaign will take place. The location will traditionally consist of several levels, it will also be filled origami birds.

New Cave Relics

The range of cave relics will be diversified by a couple of sets, tailored to the mechanics of characters, which will be released in the following patches:

• "The thorny path of the priest" — 2 pieces increase the "speed" indicator by 6%, and 4 pieces of the set when using a skill or super ability on one allied target increases its critical damage by 18%; this effect lasts for 2 turns and can be stacked up to two times.
• "The scientist lost in knowledge" — 2 pieces increase critical strike by 6%, and 4 pieces of the set increase damage done by superpower and skill by 20%. After using the ult, the damage done by the next skill is additionally increased by 25%.

There are no plans to expand the equipment from the planar decoration category, and accordingly, the appearance of new Worlds in "Divergent Universe" It's not worth the wait.

Temporary version events

The main event of the patch will act as an addition to the main mission of the continuation of Mastery. For participation in a limited-time event, you will receive a generous reward in the form of star jade, upgrade materials, a character of your choice, and exclusive gifts. The content of the version is not limited to the main event - in addition to it, several combat and arcade events will be released with fewer rewards.

Comet Gift

event, which is held every patch. throughout the week to earn 10 Special Star es.

planar split

An event will return that makes it easier to farm planar jewelry. Rewards for completing levels will be doubled for a limited time Divergent Universe.

Garden of Sets

As part of the activity, the reward for completing the Sepal (golden) and Sepal (crimson) tests is doubled. At farming points you can get basic weapon and character experience materials, as well as valuable resources for upgrading tracks and upgrading light cones.

Expansion of the Herta Store

Hertha shop, in turn, do not plan to expand the light cones of other Paths. Instead, the section will be supplemented with weapon "cards" that Pioneers previously received for completing time-limited events. The list will include:

• "For Tomorrow's Journey" (Harmony).
• "Hey, I'm here" (Abundance).
• "Before the training mission begins" (Nothingness).

We hope this article helped you learn more about update 2.6 in Honkai: Star Rail. If you have any questions regarding the patch, you can leave them in comments. Read other useful guides in the sections ENT.