Honkai Star Rail 2.5: Release Date, Banners, Events & More
The Version 2.5 update for Honkai Star Rail is almost here. Called “Flying Aureus Shot to Lupine Rue,” this update continues the Xianzhou Luofu story and adds new characters, banners, and events. Let’s check out what’s coming in Version 2.5!
Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Release Date
Honkai Star Rail’s Version 2.5 update is set to launch on September 10th, 2024 bringing a host of exciting new content for Trailblazers. Following the usual maintenance schedule, the update should go live around 4 AM BST / 11 PM ET on September 9th, 2024, for players in North America.
Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Banners and Characters
Version 2.5 introduces two new 5-star characters and a 4-star addition to the roster. But the real highlight is a new banner type giving players more choice when pulling for returning favorites.
Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Phase One Banner
First Phase Banner Schedule: September 10th to October 2nd, 2024
Stormrider’s Bolt Banner
This banner showcases new 5-star Wind character and other 4-stars characters:
| 5-Star | Feixiao (Wind, The Hunt) |
| 4-Star | – Moze (Lightning, The Hunt) – Asta (Fire, Harmony) – Luka (Physical, Nihility) |
Indelible Coterie Banner
A game-changing banner allowing players to choose between three returning 5-stars:
| 5-Star | – Kafka (Lightning, Nihility) – Black Swan (Wind, Nihility) – Robin (Physical, Harmony) |
| 4-Star | – Moze (Lightning, The Hunt) – Asta (Fire, Harmony) – Luka (Physical, Nihility) |
Both banners will have higher chances of getting 4-star characters Moze, Asta, and Luka. The Indelible Coterie banner allows players to switch between the featured 5-stars without losing their pity or guarantees. It also shares pity with Feixiao’s banner, giving players more flexibility in their pulling strategies.
Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Phase Two Banner
Second Phase Banner Schedule: October 2nd to October 22nd, 2024
Let Scent Sink In Banner
This banner introduces new 5-star Fire character Lingsha.
| 5-Star | Lingsha (Fire, Abundance) |
| 4-Star | – Guinaifen (Fire, Nihility) – Misha (Ice, Destruction) – Natasha (Physical, Abundance) |
Sunset Clause Banner
Rerun of 5-star Fire character and other 4-stars character too.
| 5-Star | Topaz (Fire, The Hunt) |
| 4-Star | – Guinaifen (Fire, Nihility) – Misha (Ice, Destruction) – Natasha (Physical, Abundance) |
These banners will boost drop rates for 4-star characters like Guinaifen, Misha, and Natasha.
Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Light Cones
New signature Light Cones arrive alongside their respective characters:
Phase One
- I Venture Forth to Hunt (The Hunt) – Feixiao’s signature.
- Coalesced Truths Banner – Choose between Kafka, Black Swan, and Robin’s signature Light Cones.
Phase Two
- Scent Alone Stays True (Abundance) – Lingsha’s signature.
- Worrisome Blissful (The Hunt) – Topaz’s signature (rerun).
Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Events
Version 2.5 of Honkai Star Rail packs a punch with new content and rewarding events:
| Event | Dates | Details |
| Luminary Wardance Ceremony | September 10th – October 21st | Main event featuring Luka |
| Festive Revelry | September 30th – October 21st | Xianzhou-themed puzzles |
| Gift of Comet | September 10th – October 23rd | Login event |
| Gift of Odyssey | September 10th – October 22nd | 7-day check-in event |
| Planar Fissure | September 23rd – September 30th | Double drops for Planar Ornaments |
| The main event featuring Luka | October 11th – October 18th | Double drops for Cavern Relics |
Honkai Star Rail Version 2.5 is set to bring new characters, interesting story content, and great events. Whether you’re after new characters like Feixiao and Lingsha or want to complete your roster with old favorites, there’s a lot to look forward to when the update arrives on September 10th, 2024.
