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Honkai Star Rail Version 2.4 ‘Finest Duel Under The Pristine Blue’ Drops Soon!

by Finn Jan 07,2025

Honkai Star Rail Version 2.4 ‘Finest Duel Under The Pristine Blue’ Drops Soon!

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4: "Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue" Arrives July 31st!

HoYoverse has unveiled the details for Honkai: Star Rail's upcoming version 2.4 update, titled "Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue," launching July 31st. This substantial update introduces a wealth of new content, including new characters, locations, and events.

New Locations and Characters

Explore the newly added "Shackling Prison" area within Xianzhou Luofu, and delve into the workspaces of Xueyi and Hanya. Version 2.4 introduces two new 5-star characters: Yunli (Destruction) and Jiaoqiu (Nihility). Popular characters Sparkle and Huohuo also return.

Character release is staggered across two phases:

  • Phase 1 (July 31st): Yunli, Huohuo, Lynx, Yukong, and Hanya.
  • Phase 2 (August 21st): Jiaoqiu, Sparkle, Arlan, Guinaifen, and Hook.

New Light Cones and Events

Two new 5-star Light Cones debut: Yunli's signature Light Cone ("Dance at Sunset") in Phase 1, and Jiaoqiu's ("Those Many Springs") in Phase 2. Huohuo's "Night of Fright" and Sparkle's "Earthly Escapade" Light Cones also make a comeback.

A variety of events await:

  • A new Trailblaze Continuance Mission.
  • Yunli's Companion Mission.
  • The "Gift of Odyssey" check-in event, rewarding players with 10 Special Star Rail Passes.
  • The "Saga of Primaveral Blade" event, featuring training with March 7th, Yanqing, and Yunli, culminating in a duel. Rewards include Stellar Jade, Self-Modeling Resin, a new chat box style, Tracks of Destiny, and March 7th's Eidolon.
  • "Garden of Plenty" and "Planar Fissure" events offer double drops for Golden and Crimson Calyx and Planar Ornaments.

Download Honkai: Star Rail from the Google Play Store and prepare for the "Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue"! Also, be sure to check out our other article on Eterspire's latest update and future roadmap.