HoYoverse has unveiled exciting details about the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail version 2.6 update, titled "Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age," set to launch on October 23rd. This update transports players to the vibrant world of Penacony and introduces the intriguing Paperfold University.
What’s In Store?
In Honkai: Star Rail version 2.6, Paperfold University is abuzz with excitement for a new semester and its anniversary celebration. The campus is alive with student activities, including club recruitment drives, live music, and a variety of academic events.
The highlight of this update is the introduction of Rappa, a new 5-star character and a Galaxy Ranger who also identifies as a ninja. Rappa's abilities revolve around 'ninjutsu,' featuring ninja mantras, scrolls, graffiti, and even rap music. She's on a mission to confront the notorious Evil Ninja Osaru. In combat, Rappa's ultimate attack, Sealform Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade, offers a first-person perspective, allowing players to slice through enemies and reduce their Toughness with precision.
Events in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6
One of the standout events in this update is the Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription, where players will manage a band for the Dreamlight Anniversary music party, collaborating with Rappa to deliver an unforgettable performance.
The warp event will see the return of limited 5-star characters Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, Acheron, and Aventurine in the first and second halves of the update. You can catch all the excitement in the official trailer below:
The Simulated Universe is also receiving a significant update in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6. Fans of Swarm Disaster and Gold and Gears will be thrilled with the introduction of the third DLC, the Unknowable Domain. This new addition involves exploring a vast void connected to the aftermath of the Second Emperor's War, where scholars battled over the Scepter system. The Scepter, an incredibly powerful external thinking unit composed of inorganic bionic neurons, is central to this DLC. Players will collect Scepters, upgrade them with Components, and create powerful synergies to defeat a formidable final boss.
Download Honkai: Star Rail from the Google Play Store to experience all these exciting updates firsthand. For more gaming news, check out our coverage on "Cradle Of The Gods," a new comic series that elevates Sea Of Conquest: Pirate War to new heights.
