In this material we will tell you when patch 2.4 will be released for Honkai: Star Rail, as well as what new characters, banners, enemies, events, light cones, locations, relics and tasks await you in it. We will gradually update this article, so we recommend bookmarking it.Â
Note: At this time, the information below is based not only on statements from the developers, but also on leaks and files obtained by dataminers and testers, so it is not 100% reliable and may change over time.
Honkai: Star Rail 2.4 release date
HoYoverse has returned to the previous patch duration of 6 weeks, so the next version of the game will be released on July 31, 2024. If the developers do not change the schedule again, it will be replaced by update 2.5 approximately September 4 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 in the amount of 300 star jades.
Live broadcast on Honkai: Star Rail 2.4
Developers almost always hold special streams 1.5-2 weeks before the release of the next update. They are usually organized on Friday-Sunday. The live broadcast of the current patch will be held on July 19-21, 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 three new characters that will most likely be released in patch 2.4, namely: Yunli, Jiaoqiu and March 7. Insiders have published the characteristics and approximate time of the appearance of these and other heroes.
First phase banners
In the first half of the patch, you can get the following characters during Jumps:
- 5-star – Yunli (Destruction: Physical).
- 4-star – March 7 (Hunt: Imaginary).
Yunli has a rather straightforward character and is the favorite granddaughter of Huaiyan, who bears the title Flame Heart. He holds the position of general on the Zhuming Xianzhou, one of the ships of the Xianzhou fleet. Since her childhood, her grandfather taught the heroine the art of forging and swordsmanship. Thanks to this, the girl was able to become the second youngest swordswoman in the Fire Wheel Octet. She vowed to destroy all the cursed blades that she hated that infested Zhuming. According to UBatcha, Yunli's gameplay is reminiscent of Clara and Blade. During the battle, she consumes her own health, and the main damage comes from her superpower and bonus attacks.
As for March 7, she will take the path of the Lord of the Heavenly Arc (Hunting), change the element of attacks from Ice to Imaginary and arm herself with twin blades. As previously stated, this skin will change similar to the path mechanics of the Pathfinder. However, there is one “but”: the heroine will remain an epic rarity. If we talk about Eidolons, they will be free, and 3 of them can be obtained as part of the main event of the patch.
In the weapon banner you will be able to get Yunli's signature weapon called “Sunset Dance.”
Phase 2 Banners
In the second half of the patch (starts on August 21), you can get the following characters during Jumps:
- 5-star – Jiaoqiu (Nothingness : Fire).
- 4-star – unknown yet.
Jiaoqiu is a member of the Alchemy Commission. He heals people with food. One day, an unknown tragedy occurred in his life, because of which he renounced his healing work. The illness of General Feixiao prompted him to return to this activity. Although the fox has a pleasant and friendly appearance, there is a rather calculating nature hidden inside him.
Quite early leaks from Seele leaks and Homdcat report that Jiaoqiu's skills are aimed at reducing the defense of enemies and applying another, as yet unknown, debuff to them. His ultimate restores a little HP to the squad, but it is unlikely that he will be able to replace a full-fledged healer.
In the weapon banner you will be able to get Jiaoqiu's signature weapon called “These Many Sources”.
Changing the map< /h2>
The developers are planning to add a new location to Lofu Xianzhou – The Shackling Prison. Insiders note that it turned out to be very unusual, as it has not only a unique design, but also an extremely complex multi-level structure. This area will consist of 5 floors.
A possible map of the new location has already appeared on the Internet. Some places are not yet fully finished. It is noted that it will have rotating areas. Of course, it will be possible to find many new chests, puzzles and activities on it.
New tasks
Exploration Missions
The story arc of Penaconia is completed, so it’s time for the Star Express to move on, however, the developers are not planning to add any new planets, but are going to expand the existing worlds. Our team will again go to Luofu Xianzhou to participate in an event where we will be able to meet a lot of new characters.
Most likely, all these events will take place within the framework of the mission of the continuation of the Development, in which the above-mentioned prison will be unlocked.
Companion missions
Considering the appearance of two new legendary characters in the game, the developers will probably add additional personal quests for the heroes. However, it is not yet known who exactly will receive them.
New light cones
So far, we know about the developers’ plans to add three new light cones to the game at once. Their characteristics and passive skills are listed in the table below.
| Name | Characteristics | Ability |
|---|---|---|
Ready to bloom (4 stars; Harmony) | ATK: 19-423 Defense: 18-397 HP: 43-953 | Increases the owner's attack by 16-32%. When entering the battlefield, if the team has two or more allies following the same Path, the critical damage of these characters increases by 16-32%. Abilities of the same type do not stack. |
Sunset Dance (5 stars; Destruction) | ATK: 26-582 DEF: 51-463 HP: 48-1058 | Significantly increases the wearer's chance of being attacked and increases their critical damage by 36-60%. After the wearer uses his ultimate, he receives 1 charge of Fire Dance, which lasts 2 turns and can accumulate up to 2 stacks. Each level of Fire Dance increases the damage dealt by the owner's subsequent attack by 36-60%. |
These numerous sources (5 stars; Oblivion) | ATK: 26-582 DEF: 24-529 HP: 43-953 | Increases the owner's effect hit rate by 60-100%. If the target is not under the “No Armor” effect imposed by the wearer, then their basic attack, skill or ultimate have a 60% chance of placing the corresponding debuff on the enemy. This effect increases the enemy's damage taken by 10-18% for 2 turns. When the owner deals damage to an enemy with the “No Armor” status, there is a 60% chance to place the “Cornered” debuff on them, which increases their damage taken by 18-30%. |
New Enemies
The developers intend to add three new elite enemies, which are combat machines developed by the Guild of Erudites based on biological creatures. They have incredible survivability and can adapt to changing conditions.
These opponents are able to enter the “Moon Fury” mode, which increases the speed of monsters and attacks apply Bleed or restore their health. If a vulnerability is breached, they exit this state. In this mode, they also have a 100% chance of inflicting a non-resettable Lingering Fear on all characters, which prevents them from moving for one turn.
New Events
Saga of Primaveral Blade
The main event of Patch 2.4, which will explain how exactly March 7 received her new Path. The fact is that she was invited to become a disciple of Yanqing and Yunli as part of the War Dance ceremony. The pioneer will become her assistant: he will have to plan training and organize sword duels.
In 15 days, March 7 must learn to fence in order to defeat Scott. To do this, you will need to conduct classes, increasing the student’s characteristics and teaching her new techniques. All this will take place through unique mini-games. The story will have several endings, each of which will reward you with additional rewards. The reward also includes Eidolons for March 7.
