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The game Honkai Star Rail is close to being released. At the end of January 2023, the company HoYoverse (formerly called myHoYo) announced that the game's latest beta server was recruiting members for testing; and with the closing of the final beta now in March, the game will reach the public in April.
And you already know what the Honkai: Star Rail? HoYoverse's next title promises to deliver a gaming experience close to its predecessors, Genshin impact e Honkai Impact 3rd, and further expand the shared universe of the company's projects. In addition, the dynamics of the game, characters and more details have already been revealed, according to the tests of star rail started in 2022.
O showmetech prepared a post especially for the game, with everything that has come out of importance so far. To learn more about the Honkai: Star Rail, continue reading below:
What is Honkai Star Rail about, and what is the game's story?
honkai Star Rail, like every HoYoverse game, it has a story behind the gameplay and its characters. According to what was released in the beta of the game, the unprecedented title deals with the journey of the protagonist from RPG (in this case, the player) on his journey within the so-called Astral Express, ou Astral Express: an intergalactic train that was created by an ancient god.
Space transportation, according to the synopsis of the honkai Star Rail, was rediscovered by a scientist named himeko after the death of the creator-god of the Astral Express. In this, the player will join Himeko and the other characters in the story to travel with this train, and stop the destruction of the planets in the hands of Nanook: the "villain" of the game. Nanook, also known as Destruction, has a legion of followers and controls Stellarons, a kind of "seed" whose material is capable of corrupting the civilizations of the galaxy.
Thus, the player Honkai Star Rail aims to stop Nanook's plan to destroy the universe, as well as rebuild the so-called StarRail, or “Star Trail”, where the Astral Express travels. It is worth mentioning that Nanook is the other god who created the Astral Express, called akivili, are considered Aeons: extremely important beings for the regiment of the galaxies in Honkai Star Rail, and each has its own imminent “fate” in the plot.
Is the game a sequel to “Honkai Impact 3rd”?
Honkai Star Rail continues the events of Honkai Impact 3rd, and will feature some “alternate” versions of characters from its predecessor. Despite that, It's not mandatory have played Impact 3rd to understand the plot of mihoYo's new project, as the game it also has an entirely new story; he is one spin off.
The game is the fourth title in the series Hong Kong produced by HoYoverse, but all titles are based on the same lore. In short, the plots present different types of “gods” who create universes to test their existence values, which leads to the possible elimination of such worlds or not; and humanity must fight them. Thus, Honkai: StarRail can be checked out by the public independently as one more title inspired by this general plot.
The biggest link that the synopsis of star rail owns the other game of the franchise is with “Post-Honkai Odyssey”, a DLC from Impact 3rd which takes place eight years later. In this story, the player must rescue a character called Welt Yang, who will appear in the game new.
Otherwise, Genshin impact has no direct relationship with this game. So far, the only "big" link in the series Hong Kong with mihoYo's other popular RPG is the presence of the archer Fishl, de Honkai Impact 3rd, within Genshin Impact. The two titles establish a basic connection in this multiverse of games by the Chinese developer, but the link stops there.
The choice of checking closely, or not, other projects of Hong Kong to then go to the most recent one is completely up to the player. However, staying on top of the other stories of the games can enhance the storytelling experience.
What is the gameplay of Honkai Star Rail?
miHoYo's unique game works on the turn system, also known as Turn-based game. Players will assemble teams of four characters, acquired over the course of gameplay, and each will have a different weapon and skills to perfect.
Something that can divide the audience when playing Honkai Star Rail it's the map. O game unreleased is not open world in the same way as genshin, and works with closed maps that work like dungeons: Areas with specific villains to fight and items to collect. There are a variety of maps for players to explore, but Honkai Star Rail should not have a navigation system in the same way as Genshin Impact.
However, such functionality Turn-based and more closed and limited places can be good for those who play on mobile.
the gacha system
It is worth mentioning that Honkai Star Rail is also a porridge — players will need to “shoot” banners to get new heroes and weapons. A bit like the system of Genshin impact, the new Honkai gacha has, according to information from the beta, two regular banners that work as follows:
- Beginner Warp: for every ten points launched (or “warps), the player is guaranteed one Light Cone (item to equip the dolls, which corresponds to weapons from other games) or a character four stars or above; and at fifty points, you are guaranteed a character five stars. It is available indefinitely, until the player turn fifty warps.
- Standard Warp: for every ten points thrown, the player is guaranteed one Light Cone or a character four stars or above.
Besides that, Honkai Star Rail will also have banners called Limited-time Oriented Warps, which will be for a limited time for the player to try to pick up items exclusive. There will be two of this type, divided between:
- One for characters, with a doll five stars and three others four stars.
- One to Light Cones, also with a five stars and three others four stars.
As with Genshin Impact, other Hong Kong and other games up to those interested in promotional and exclusive banners should be aware of the probability of winning their desired items. And to “shoot” any banner warp, calls will be needed Star Rail Pass (just as Genshin requires so-called Destinations for shots, exchanged with Firstborns). You Limited-time Oriented Warps will need a different version of the Star Rail Pass, call of Star Rail Special Pass.
Meet the original characters
On its social networks and on the game's official website, HoYoverse announced a range of characters that are within the Honkai Star Rail. They are alternate versions of other titles in the series. Honkai, or original, and there are many new dolls for the public to know and be interested in acquiring. The player will control, as the main figure, the Trailblazer: the protagonist who is released by other characters at the beginning of the plot, and who will be selectable between male or female.
the characters of star rail are divided, in theory, into different locations and themes in the game, and each has one of seven story elements: Wind, Ice, Lightning, Fire, Quantum, Imaginary e Physical. Also, they fit the divide between four stars or five stars.
The Astral Express
Himeko (Fire/5 stars)
Em Honkai: Star Rail, Himeko is the character who rediscovers the Astral Express in her childhood, when the machinery got stuck on her planet. The scientist rebuilt the train and sailed through the galaxy with it.
Welt (Imaginary/5 stars)
Welt, who appears in the DLC “Post-Honkai Odyssey” de Honkai Impact 3rd, saved Earth from destruction multiple times. The warrior is taken into space to start a new intergalactic journey.
Dan Heng (Wind/4 stars)
Dan Heng is, by the looks of it, “the zhongli"Of Honkai: StarRail. The character is described as a cold person who doesn't talk much, and is the guard of the Astral Express during the train's journey through space; in addition to being someone who is running away from a dark past.
March 7th (Ice/4 stars)
March 7th is a young warrior rescued from a iceberg, and, on awakening, finds that he knows nothing of his own history. That way, she decides to name herself after the date she was taken out of the ice and restarted her life inside the Astral Express.
The Stellaron Hunters
Kafka (Lightning/5 stars)
Kafka is one of the two Stellaron hunters that will come in the game, and has the mission to collect the seeds that implement chaos in the galaxy. The character is wanted in the roll call Interastral Peace Corporation.
Silver Wolf (Quantum/5 stars)
Silver Wolf is a young hacker from the world of Honkai: StarRail which has a famous history of virtual invasions within the universe of game.
Blade (Wind/5 stars)
Another character that resembles Zhongli in appearance, Blade is a Stellaron hunter whose real name remains unknown, and carries a weapon that has traces of past combats.
The Herta Space Station
Arlan (Lightning/4 stars)
if you like the Razor or cyno de Genshin Impact, maybe you will like Arlan in StarRail. The character is the head of security on the Herta Space Station, and his job is to protect the spacecraft's crew and research. He also has a mascot: the puppy Peppy.
Asta (Fire/4 stars)
The Space Station's lead researcher, Asta is considered to be an energetic and curious young woman. The scientist also commands the team that works inside the ship.
Herta (Ice/4 stars)
Herta is one of the highest IQ crew members on the Space Station, and is known for having actions that are out of line with other humans who navigate space. She is even the head of the entire research station.
city of Belobog
Gepard (Ice/5 stars)
Gepard is Belobog's captain of the guard, and is also a member of the noble Landau family. In gameplays of the game's beta, he is the one who takes the characters from star rail to the city protected by an ice fortress.
Bronya (Wind/5 stars)
Also part of the city guard, Bronya is the commander of the forces protecting Belobog. The warrior is the next leader in the bloodline of the appointed High Guard, but her experience with battles in the Underworld makes her doubt whether her current actions will in fact help the city's future.
Seele (Quantum/5 stars)
Seele is a character who grew up in Belobog's Underworld, and learned to deal with situations in her life in a Manichaean way. In her profile, she is considered a lone warrior.
Clara (Physical/5 stars)
Clara is a girl who grew up under the tutelage of a large robot, and has lived apart from most people. However, events in the plot of Honkai: StarRail will make her abandon her shyer personality.
Sampo (Wind/4 stars)
Sampo is initially a Belobog salesman. Despite this, the way he treats his customers makes him have problems with the city authorities and develop the reputation of a “deadbeat”.
Peel (Ice/4 stars)
Pela is an intelligence officer of the city guard, considered a brilliant character. In the game's story, she is responsible for several strategies of the local army.
Serval (Lightning bolt/4 stars)
Also a member of the Landau family, Serval is a rocker who also works as a mechanic in Belobog. Due to her heritage from the nobility, the character considers her work as mere hobbies.
Natasha (Physical/4 stars)
Natasha is a doctor from Belobog's Underworld, and one of the only ones the populace can trust. Your bio on the website Honkai: StarRail says that she works among the few resources that exist in the region.
Hook (Fire/4 stars)
Hook is a little girl leader of the group The Moles: children who live their own adventures in Belobog. The character hopes, one day, to be able to participate in missions like those of adults.
The spaceship Xianzhou Luofu
Jing Yuan (Lightning bolt/5 stars)
Also a member of the Knights of the Clouds (Cloud knights), Jing Yuan is the general of Xianzhou Luofu. He is already one of the most well-known characters in the game in the beta phase, and in the plot he is respected by the crew due to his careful management.
Yanqing (Ice/5 stars)
Yanqing is a swordsman of the Xianzhou Luofu, and he also holds the position of shipping lieutenant. He is regarded as a hero very skilled with his sword techniques, and is one of the youngest crew members in Xianzhou.
Bailu (Lightning bolt/5 stars)
Bailu is a character of the Vidyadhara species, and has hybrid characteristics with sea creatures. She carries knowledge in medicine and, according to the lore, He has a sensitive and empathetic personality.
Tingyun (Lightning bolt/4 stars)
you play with Yae miko em Genshin Impact, or with Yae sakura em Honkai Impact 3rd? Tingyun will be the character similar to them in star rail. She has fox-like features and is representative of the call Whistling Flames, a guild of in-game merchants.
Sushang (Physical/4 stars)
Sushang is a warrior who recently joined the Knights of Clouds, and her biggest dream is to become a legendary personality of Xianzhou Luofu. She has great respect for the history of the Knights, and is someone who is always helping others.
Qingque (Quantum/4 stars)
The character Qingque is a member of the call Divination Commission, and joined the organization just to please the family. However, Qingque doesn't have big goals as a diviner (name given to the person on the committee).
Loucha (Imaginary/5 stars)
Loucha is a merchant who appeared aboard the Xianzhou Luofu. Coming from lands beyond the ocean, he has healer skills.
Os Light Cones of the characters of star rail
Already mentioned above, the Light Cones work like the weapons of the characters in the game and will be acquired by banner, world exploration or completing quests. each figure of Honkai: StarRail own your Light Cone specifically, and there are seven in all: Destruction (Destruction), Harmony (The Harmony), Abundance (The Abundance), Hunt (The Hunt), Preservation (The Preservation), Erudition (The Erudite) to Nility (The Nihility).
Os Light Cones replace what is not Genshin Impact, for example, are the five types of weapons (sword, greatsword, bow, spear and buff). Other than that, in Honkai Star Rail there are also the traces, special abilities (such as the Talents of genshin), and the relics, the artifacts. There is even a system of Constellations as well.
See an example of stats character below, in the first few seconds of the video:
There are a variety of Light Cones in the game, and since Star Rail has an artifact system, the farming should be standard for players of the game.
What platforms will Honkai: Star Rail be available for?
Just as Honkai Impact 3rd and the Genshin Impact, Star Rail will be available in version mobile devices and for computers. HoYoverse reported that it will bring the game to consoles in the future, such as the PS4 and PS5, as the company did with Genshin.
And finally, when will the game come out?
HoYoverse announced in February that pre-registration for the official game had been opened, possible to be carried out in the application stores (App Store and Google Play), and also on the official website for those who will play the game. game in the PC version. That way, Honkai Star Rail received in March 2023 the arrival date of the first version: 26 April.
The final beta of game was closed in March too, more precisely on the 24th. With the release date of Honkai Star Rail finally announced, the public will have the chance to pre-install version 1.0 on their devices on the 23rd of next month; and the game will start with some items available in game by HoYoverse as fans hit pre-registration targets.
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Source: HoYoverse, Honkai: Star Rail Fandom, MobileBytesGG
Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim
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