In this article we will tell you when patch 2.3 will be released for Honkai: Star Rail, as well as what new characters, banners, enemies, events, light cones, locations, relics and missions await you in it. We will gradually update this material, so we recommend adding it to your bookmarks.
Note: Currently, the information below is based not only on statements from the developers, but also on leaks and files obtained by data miners and testers, so it is not 100% reliable and over time may change.
Honkai: Star Rail 2.3 release date
HoYoverse has returned to the previous patch length of 6 weeks, so the next version of the game will be released on June 19, 2024. If the developers do not change the schedule again, it will be replaced by update 2.4 approximately July 31 of this year.
You can preload the client a few days before its release. The developers will probably carry out technical work, which can last up to five hours. Players are usually given compensation of 300 star jades.
Live broadcast on Honkai: Star Rail 2.3
Developers almost always hold special streams one and a half to two weeks before the next update is released. They are usually organized on Friday-Sunday. The live broadcast of the current patch will be held on June 7-9, 2024 at 14:30 Moscow time. As part of it, 3 promotional codes for 300 star jades will be published.
New banners and characters
The company has already officially introduced two new characters, which will most likely be released in patch 2.3, namely : Jasper and Firefly. Insiders have published the characteristics and approximate time of appearance of these and other heroes.
First phase banners
In the first half of the patch, during Jumps you can get the following characters:
- 5-star – Firefly (Destruction: Fire) and Argenti (Erudition: Physical).
- 4-star – unknown yet.
Firefly is a Stellaron hunter who is forced to wear a unique battle suit called “Sam” due to loss of entropy syndrome. The disease was caused by genetic modifications made before the girl was born. She tries to find the meaning of life, constantly struggling with her fate. This heroine in a team will be able to play the role of a primary or secondary damage dealer, since her abilities are aimed at inflicting maximum damage on enemies. When her ult is activated, she will summon her “armor.”
In the weapon banner you will be able to get Firefly and Argenti signature weapons called “Where Dreams Stay” and “Stop a Moment” respectively.
Phase 2 Banners
In the second half of the patch (starts 10 July) during the Jumps you can get the following characters:
- 5-star – Jasper (Erudition: Quantum) and Hoho (Abundance: Wind).
- 4-star – unknown yet.
Yashma is a top manager of the strategic investment department of KMM and a member of the Ten Hearts of Stone. She is characterized as an elegant, but at the same time ruthless moneylender, well versed in the desires of people. She runs her own pawn shop and is constantly on the lookout for valuables. With her abilities, she will be able to buff her allies and herself, as well as deal damage to many enemies, both direct and bonus attacks. In a team, she will be able to serve as a damage dealer.
In the weapon banner you can get Jasper and Hoho's signature weapon called “But hope is priceless” and “Fright Night” respectively.
Changing the map
There is a good chance that the team will continue to expand Penaconia despite the completion of its main story. Perhaps an afterword awaits us, as happened with Luofu Xianzhou. In addition, even Yarilo-VI received new areas, although her story arc had long since come to an end. So you can expect at least one new area with various activities and chests to be added to the game.
New missions
Exploration missions
The miHoYo team intends to finally finish the main story arc of the planet of celebrations by presenting an Epilogue, where all the accumulated questions will be answered. The next crisis involving Stellaron will be over, and the members of the Star Express will return aboard the space train to travel to the next world.
Companion Missions
With two new characters in the game, the developers will probably add additional personal quests for the heroes. However, it is still unknown who exactly will receive them.
Skins for characters
Rumors have been circulating online for a long time that HoYoverse will begin adding new looks for characters in the near future. At the same time, March 7 and Kafka are first in line. It is likely that some of them will get an alternative skin in version 2.3. Later, Bronya and Zele will receive swimsuits. Perhaps this will happen towards the end of summer.
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According to informants, a new mode similar to “Gold and Gears” and “Swarm Invasion” is being developed for the Virtual Universe. It will be called “Distributed Universe” and will be available to all players. Its features include:
- It is planned to add even more wonders and blessings with a wide variety of effects.
- Players will be able to save successful runs in order to instantly move to the final boss with all previously collected buffs and curiosities. You can use the save any number of times, but it will be erased every week.
- For completing the tests, additional rewards will be given in the form of star jades, materials and points of the Virtual Universe.
New light cones
So far, we know about the developers’ plans to add four new light cones to the game at once. Their characteristics and passive skills are indicated in the table below.
| Name | Characteristics | Ability |
|---|---|---|
Where Dreams Stay (5 stars; Destruction) | ATK: 635 DEF: 529 HP: 847 | Increases the penetration effect owner by 60-100%. When the wearer inflicts piercing damage on an enemy, they inflict a “Defeat” effect on them, lasting 2 turns. Targets hit by Mayhem take 15-25% more damage and have their speed reduced by 15%. Effects of the same type cannot be combined. |
But hope is priceless (5 stars; Erudition) | ATK: 582 DEF: 529 HP: 953 | Increases the owner's critical strike chance by 16-28%. While the wearer is in combat, for every 20% of critical damage above 120%, the wearer's bonus attack damage is increased by 16-28%. This effect can stack up to 4 times. At the start of battle or after the wielder uses his basic attack, allows ultimate and bonus attacks to ignore 16-28% of the target's defense for 2 turns. |
Eternal Reckoning (5 stars; Erudite) | ATK: 529 DEF: 396 HP: 1058 | Increases the owner’s attack power by 8-12%. After landing a hit, it additionally increases attack power by 4-8% for each target hit. This effect can stack up to 5 times and last until the next attack. If 3 or more enemies are hit, the unit's speed increases by 8-16% for 1 turn. |
< /p> After the fall of Harmony (5 stars; Erudition) | ATK: 476 Defense: 396 HP: 847 | Increases the owner's penetration effect by 28-56%. After the wearer uses his ultimate, his speed increases by 8-16% for 2 turns. |
New mechanics and innovations
Illusion of the End
Somewhat similar to the Hall of Oblivion and Pure Fiction, but here you have to fight elite enemies who are greatly enhanced by various buffs. The stages will be updated regularly according to the schedule. In one phase you can get up to 720 star jades.
Change of schedule
Due to the appearance of the new mode, the developers will adjust the current schedule of end-game content. In the future they will rotate every 2 weeks as follows: Illusion of the End > Pure fiction > Hall of oblivion. Each phase will take 6 weeks to complete.
