Today’s a biggie for Honkai: Star Rail. It’s like the gaming gods smiled down and said, “Let there be a wild crossover!” So, we’ve got this whole Fate/stay night thing going on now. I swear, been waiting for this since forever.
Patch 3.4 dropped last week, and it wasn’t just some boring update. Nope, it brought a buffet of new stuff, including pieces from a visual novel. Not even lying. Something about it sticks in my head. No idea why.
If you’re wondering about the juicy details of this launch, we actually knew a lot about it from that developer livestream back in June. They spilled the beans on the highlights, like new characters joining the fray—who are all shiny and sorted by star ratings, of course.
Got good news: the collab stuff isn’t going anywhere soon. Rumors are buzzing it might stick around until November. Can you believe?
Now in the ring, we’ve got Saber—rocking the Wind/Destruction vibe as a 5-Star hero—and Archer joins as a 5-Star Quantum/Hunt character. Get this: login during the event and Archer’s yours without having to pull your hair out. He even comes with gear enough to hit level 60! Saber, though? Gotta pull for her. Luck be with you, or not? Who knows.
Anyway, the launch brought these special banners… but here’s the kicker: there aren’t any boosted drop rates for 4-star folks or weapons. But hey, get Saber’s light cone after a couple hundred warps, which feels like a lot—or is it just me?
Oh, and none of the Fate characters get an English voiceover. Weird, right? Considering MiHoYo’s strong stance on stuff lately, this twist just adds to the intrigue.
There’s more! New stuff like Trailblaze Continuance “Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail.” Sounds dreamy, no? Plus, a limited-time event where you fight, collect rewards—a mixed bag of fun. It ends on August 11. Some rewards vanish after, so you know, no slacking!
Other fun tidbits: we got new playable folks—like Phainon, finally available to play as a 5-Star Physical/Destruction character. Been eyeing her for ages.
Reruns also made their way with 3.4—hello again to Tribbie and crew. A second wave roars in July 23, with Firefly (sporting new threads), Jingliu, and Blade. Updates all around!
And gotta mention upgrades that rolled out, boosting Kafka, Silver Wolf, and Blade. Jingliu also steps back into the spotlight, especially with her upgraded kit. Timing, seriously, is everything!
I guess I’ll just keep on watching these updates unravel. Who knows what’s next?