Alright, picture this: the big Honkai: Star Rail version 3.4 livestream popped up today, right on cue. You know how it is with these HoYoverse updates; everyone’s buzzing about the new characters. And yeah, they delivered some juicy details on who’s joining the game soon.
So, here’s the kicker: Honkai’s jumping into bed with Fate/stay night! This collab’s been teased since forever—well, last August, which feels like eons in gaming time. They were waiting to roll this out after Fate/stay night got its new remaster and English makeover. And now, after what seems like an eternity, it’s finally happening.
Oh, quick side note: there’s some cookie setting mumbo jumbo involved, but who even pays attention to that, right?
Anyway, back to the characters. We’re getting Saber as a 5-Star Wind/Destruction powerhouse! She’s got her banner on the horizon. Archer joins the party too, and you don’t even have to spend a dime to nab him. Log in, and boom, he’s yours! They’re sticking around longer than usual, from version 3.4 to 3.6—should wrap up around November, if my calendar math’s right.
And then there’s Phainon. Been there since version 3.0, always hanging around, but now he’s actually playable! Physical/Destruction kit, 5-Star… you get the gist. Oh, and there’s a bunch of rerun banners too. Six of ’em! Characters like Tribbie, Sunday, and Sparkle are making comebacks in Phase 1, then Firefly, Jingliu, and Blade in Phase 2. Seriously packed!
Oh! Almost forgot about the Stellaron Hunters—Kafka, Silver Wolf, Blade—they’re getting those battle tweaks and Eidolon adjustments. Firefly’s getting a new outfit too. And there’s Jingliu, with a kit enhancement. Hope she’s not defecting to the mercenary life, but hey, might be cool if she does?
Mark your calendars for July 2nd—3.4’s launch date. July 23rd marks phase two’s kick-off. Go watch that VOD if you missed the livestream, it’s packed with all this info.
Oh, and remember the 3.3 update from May? That’s where Hyacine waltzed into the game, and The Herta came back. Cipher got introduced last week too. The English voice actors got swapped around due to that SAG-AFTRA strike business—gotta support the folks standing up for their rights, right? There’s still a bit of haze over some characters, like Dan Heng and Himeko, who are caught up in it. Drama!
Alright, I’m rambling. Guess that’s all for now. Catch the update when it drops!
