HoYoVerse Unveiled 'Honkai: Star Rail' as its Next Fantasy RPG
Colin Smith — April 13, 2023 — Tech
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'Honkai: Star Rail' is an new space fantasy RPG developed by HoYoverse, the developer most known for games like Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, and more.
The game follows the adventures of a Stellaron bearer, a person who can wield a powerful weapon that can fight against the Honkai, a mysterious force that threatens to destroy civilizations across the galaxy. The player will join the Astral Express, an interstellar train that travels through different worlds and meets various characters, some of whom are familiar faces from other HoYoverse games.
The game features a turn-based combat system, a rich story with multiple endings, and a colorful cast of companions with unique personalities and abilities. Honkai: Star Rail is expected to launch in Q2 2023 for PlayStation 4, 5, and mobile devices.
Players can pre-register now to receive rewards such as credits, Star Rail passes, avatars, and characters. The game also has an all-stars invite event where players can win prizes like a 4-star Light Cone and a PlayStation 5. Honkai: Star Rail promises to be an exciting and humorous journey through the stars for fans of HoYoverse and RPGs alike.
Image Credit: HoYoVerse
The game follows the adventures of a Stellaron bearer, a person who can wield a powerful weapon that can fight against the Honkai, a mysterious force that threatens to destroy civilizations across the galaxy. The player will join the Astral Express, an interstellar train that travels through different worlds and meets various characters, some of whom are familiar faces from other HoYoverse games.
The game features a turn-based combat system, a rich story with multiple endings, and a colorful cast of companions with unique personalities and abilities. Honkai: Star Rail is expected to launch in Q2 2023 for PlayStation 4, 5, and mobile devices.
Players can pre-register now to receive rewards such as credits, Star Rail passes, avatars, and characters. The game also has an all-stars invite event where players can win prizes like a 4-star Light Cone and a PlayStation 5. Honkai: Star Rail promises to be an exciting and humorous journey through the stars for fans of HoYoverse and RPGs alike.
Image Credit: HoYoVerse
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