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Honkai: Star Rail Unveils Version 2.4 and Fan Contest

Author:Kristen Update:Jan 03,2025

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4: New Characters, Rerun Banners, and a Fate Crossover!

Get ready for Honkai: Star Rail's Version 2.4 update, launching July 31st! This exciting update introduces a brand-new explorable map: The Shackling Prison, located in the Xianzhou Luofu region. The Astral Express is back, and players will journey to this new area, along with other additions to the RPG.

The Version 2.4 update welcomes two new playable characters: Yunli and Jiaoqiu. For those seeking returning favorites, popular 5-star characters Sparkle and Huohuo will be featured in rerun banners. And that's not all! A highly anticipated crossover event with the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] anime is also on the horizon.

Show off your Star Rail fandom in the HoYoFair 2024 fan creator event! The "Games of the XXXIII Galactics" Honkai: Star Rail Art Challenge invites you to submit space-themed character designs and animated shorts. Prizes include cash prizes, a Wacom MobiInk 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!

Honkai: Star Rail is available now on Google Play and the App Store. It's free-to-play with in-app purchases. 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 content.