Honkai Star Rail 2.5: Release Date, Banners, Events & More

Shida |  Published: September 10, 2024
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The Version 2.5 update for Honkai Star Rail is almost here. Called “Flying Aureus Shot to Lupine Rue,” this update continues the Xianzhou Luofu story and adds new characters, banners, and events. Let’s check out what’s coming in Version 2.5!

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Release Date


Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Release Date
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Honkai Star Rail’s Version 2.5 update is set to launch on September 10th, 2024 bringing a host of exciting new content for Trailblazers. Following the usual maintenance schedule, the update should go live around 4 AM BST / 11 PM ET on September 9th, 2024, for players in North America.

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Banners and Characters


Version 2.5 introduces two new 5-star characters and a 4-star addition to the roster. But the real highlight is a new banner type giving players more choice when pulling for returning favorites.

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Phase One Banner


Feixiao Honkai Star Rail
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First Phase Banner Schedule: September 10th to October 2nd, 2024

Stormrider’s Bolt Banner


This banner showcases new 5-star Wind character and other 4-stars characters:

5-Star Feixiao (Wind, The Hunt)
4-Star– Moze (Lightning, The Hunt)
– Asta (Fire, Harmony)
– Luka (Physical, Nihility)

Indelible Coterie Banner


A game-changing banner allowing players to choose between three returning 5-stars:

5-Star– Kafka (Lightning, Nihility)
– Black Swan (Wind, Nihility)
– Robin (Physical, Harmony)
4-Star– Moze (Lightning, The Hunt)
– Asta (Fire, Harmony)
– Luka (Physical, Nihility)

Both banners will have higher chances of getting 4-star characters Moze, Asta, and Luka. The Indelible Coterie banner allows players to switch between the featured 5-stars without losing their pity or guarantees. It also shares pity with Feixiao’s banner, giving players more flexibility in their pulling strategies.

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Phase Two Banner


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Second Phase Banner Schedule: October 2nd to October 22nd, 2024

Let Scent Sink In Banner


This banner introduces new 5-star Fire character Lingsha.

5-StarLingsha (Fire, Abundance)
4-Star– Guinaifen (Fire, Nihility)
– Misha (Ice, Destruction)
– Natasha (Physical, Abundance)

Sunset Clause Banner


Rerun of 5-star Fire character and other 4-stars character too.

5-StarTopaz (Fire, The Hunt)
4-Star– Guinaifen (Fire, Nihility)
– Misha (Ice, Destruction)
– Natasha (Physical, Abundance)

These banners will boost drop rates for 4-star characters like Guinaifen, Misha, and Natasha.

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Light Cones


Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Light Cones
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New signature Light Cones arrive alongside their respective characters:

Phase One


  • I Venture Forth to Hunt (The Hunt) – Feixiao’s signature.
  • Coalesced Truths Banner – Choose between Kafka, Black Swan, and Robin’s signature Light Cones.

Phase Two


  • Scent Alone Stays True (Abundance) – Lingsha’s signature.
  • Worrisome Blissful (The Hunt) – Topaz’s signature (rerun).

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Events


Luminary Wardance Ceremony Honkai Star Rail
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Version 2.5 of Honkai Star Rail packs a punch with new content and rewarding events:

EventDatesDetails
Luminary Wardance CeremonySeptember 10th – October 21stMain event featuring Luka
Festive RevelrySeptember 30th – October 21stXianzhou-themed puzzles
Gift of CometSeptember 10th – October 23rdLogin event
Gift of OdysseySeptember 10th – October 22nd7-day check-in event
Planar FissureSeptember 23rd – September 30thDouble drops for Planar Ornaments
The main event featuring LukaOctober 11th – October 18thDouble drops for Cavern Relics

Honkai Star Rail Version 2.5 is set to bring new characters, interesting story content, and great events. Whether you’re after new characters like Feixiao and Lingsha or want to complete your roster with old favorites, there’s a lot to look forward to when the update arrives on September 10th, 2024.

About Author

Shida is an avid gaming and anime writer with a background in journalism covering both the topics, and fashion. She is a passionate writer since she was in high school. Shida is also a lover of cozy games like The Sims, Stardew Valley, Coral Island, and FIelds of Mistria.