Announcing the Launch of Honkai Impact 3rd v7.8: New Battlesuits and Thrilling Events Coming Soon

HoYoVerse is making a splash with back-to-back announcements! Following the preview of Honkai: Star Rail version 2.6, details on Honkai Impact 3rd version 7.8, titled "Planetary Rewind," have been revealed.

Honkai Impact 3rd Version 7.8: Launching October 17th

Version 7.8 brings new battlesuits, events, and a plethora of rewards. A highlight is Vita's new battlesuit, Lone Planetfarer, a MECH-type Lightning DMG dealer. Lone Planetfarer boasts a unique ring-like Drive Core adorned with peacock feathers and two distinct forms: Lone Traveler for elegant strikes and Planet Quaker, unleashed by the [ULT] button, for powerful laser attacks. She's also protected by Astral Ring Specialization: Rite of Oblivion. The Divine Key Waxing Moon and its PRI-ARM, Divine Key Waxing Moon: Incipience, are also making their debut.

Check out the official PV for a glimpse of Honkai Impact 3rd version 7.8!

Honkai Impact 3rd Version 7.8 Storyline: The First and Last War

The main story, "The First and Last War," transports players back a century to Langqiu during the Ten Shus War, featuring Vita, Dreamseeker, Helia, and Coralie. Rewards include Crystals, Source Prisms, Seele's event stigma, and a brand-new outfit for Dreamweaver.

Returning favorites include HOHO Vacation Tickets, and Elysian Realm now permanently offers LITE Combat. A celebratory event kicks off October 11th, offering free Equipment Supply Cards and Prism Stigma Direct Level-Up Coupons upon login.

Download Honkai Impact 3rd from the Google Play Store. The highly anticipated Honkai Impact 3rd x Honkai: Star Rail crossover begins November 28th as part of version 7.9.

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