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Honkai: Star Rail announces Version 2.4 update and special fan creator event

Author : Violet Feb 26,2025

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4 Blasts Off July 31st with New Map, Characters, and Crossover!

Get ready for lift-off! HoYoverse has unveiled Honkai: Star Rail's Version 2.4 update, launching July 31st, and it's packed with exciting new content. The Astral Express is heading to Xianzhou Luofu, introducing the challenging "The Shackling Prison" map, as showcased during last week's "Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue" Special Program Livestream.

This update brings two new playable characters, Yunli and Jiaoqiu, to the roster. Popular 5-star characters, Sparkle and Huohuo, are also making a highly anticipated return. And that's not all – a thrilling crossover event with the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] anime is on the horizon! Players will also explore Xueyi and Hanya's workplace.

Show your Star Rail pride! HoYoFair 2024 is hosting a fan creator event, the “Games of the XXXIII Galactics” Honkai: Star Rail Art Challenge. Submit your space-themed character designs or animated shorts for a chance to win amazing prizes, including cash, a Wacom Movink 13 pen display, Clip Studio Paint EX, gift cards, and more.

ytLooking for more rewards? Check out our Honkai: Star Rail codes for extra goodies!

Ready to embark on this interstellar adventure? Download Honkai: Star Rail for free on Google Play and the App Store (in-app purchases available). Stay updated on the latest news by following the official Twitter page, visiting the official website, or watching the embedded video above for a sneak peek at the update's stunning visuals.