Honkai: Star Rail 2.2 Update: All you may want to know

HoYoverse, on April 26, 2024, hosted an official livestream unveiling the details of the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail version 2.2 update. This update promises to continue the captivating story from version 2.1, where players will reunite with familiar faces and delve deeper into the enigmatic world of Penacony, a Dexerto report said.

Release Date
While an official release date for Honkai: Star Rail version 2.2 has not been announced, it is anticipated to follow the typical 6-week cycle, potentially becoming available around May 7, 2024.


New Characters and Banners
The update will introduce two new characters for players to acquire. The banners for version 2.2 include a variety of characters:

Phase 1 Banners

Robin (5-star, Physical, Harmony)
Topaz (5-star, Hunt, Fire)
March 7th (4-star, Preservation, Ice)
Hanya (4-star, Harmony, Physical)
Xuyei (4-star, Destruction, Quantum)

Phase 2 Banners

Boothill (5-star, Physical, Hunt)
Fu Xuan (5-star, Quantum, Preservation)
Pela (4-star, Ice, Nihility)
Luka (4-star, Physical, Nihility)
Hook (4-star, Fire, Destruction)

New Story Quest
Version 2.2 will feature a new story quest titled "The Fool Always Rings Twice," continuing the narrative from the previous update. Players will uncover more about the Dreamscape in Penacony and encounter familiar faces like Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan.

Free Light Cone Reward
Players can look forward to receiving a free 4-star Nihility Light Cone Boundless Choreo in version 2.2. The method of obtaining this reward is yet to be revealed, but it is set to be the best 4-star option for Acheron.

New Boss Encounter
Version 2.2 will introduce a new boss called Harmonius Choir: The Great Septimus. This boss, featured in the Trailblaze quest, will have three phases. Players must exploit the weaknesses of its minions to thwart its deadly assaults.

FAQs:

Will Honkai: Star Rail version 2.2 be released on a specific date?
There's no official release date yet. However, based on the usual 6-week cycle, it's expected around May 7, 2024.

What new content can we expect from Honkai: Star Rail version 2.2?
Version 2.2 will introduce two new 5-star characters and a variety of events, including a new story quest, "The Fool Always Rings Twice," and a free 4-star Nihility Light Cone Boundless Choreo. Additionally, players will face a new boss, Harmonius Choir: The Great Septimus, in the Trailblaze quest.