Honkai: Star Rail 2.3 'Farewell Penacony' Launching June 19

HoYoverse has announced the latest update to Honkai: Star Rail's Version 2.3, "Farewell Penacony," and its scheduled to launch on June 19. This significant update introduces new characters, gameplay systems, and much more. Here’s what players can expect:

New Characters and Features:

• Firefly: A 5-star Fire-Type character and a member of the Stellaron Hunters, Firefly comes from the destroyed world of Glamoth. She possesses powerful combat abilities, including the ability to summon her SAM armor, enhancing her mobility and attack range. Firefly's skills focus on forcing Fire Weakness on enemies and transforming her SAM armor into a more potent battle form.
• Jade: ing the roster is another 5-star character, Jade, a senior manager in the IPC Strategic Investment Department. Known for her financial acumen, Jade's abilities include forming a "Debt Collector" pact with an ally to enhance attacks and gather charges that culminate in a powerful group attack.

Key Updates:

• Divergent Universe: Under Mr. Screwllum's guidance, this new project within the Simulated Universe will debut. It includes the "Arithmetic Mapping" function, which removes character limitations and adjusts characters to meet the Equilibrium Level Cap. The "Equation" feature allows for combining buffs to enhance combat abilities.
• Restart Challenge Option: This feature enables players to restart challenges in the Divergent Penacony Universe without needing to force-stop the game, allowing for strategic replays and improved gameplay experiences.
• Origami Bird Clash: A new mini-game on the Radiant Feldspar, where players must strategically eliminate targets within a limited number of moves to boost their Combat Power.

Gameplay Improvements:

• Enhanced Gameplay Mechanics: With the addition of the Divergent Universe, players will experience refined gameplay that allows for more in-depth strategy and enhanced playability.
• Character Enhancements: The update introduces new abilities for characters, enhancing both the strategic and visual aspects of gameplay.

Events:

• Appearance at Summer Game Fest 2024: Honkai: Star Rail will be featured at the Summer Game Fest 2024, providing players with a sneak peek at the next chapter of the galactic adventure alongside other top-tier global games.

Additional Content:

• Limited 5-Star Characters: Ruan Mei and Argenti will appear in the Warps during the first and second halves of the update, respectively, offering powerful new allies for players' rosters.

Honkai: Star Rail is available on PC, Mobile, and consoles. While it's largely a single player game, it looks and feels like a high quality story driven JRPG.