Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6: Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age Arrives October 23rd
HoYoverse has unveiled details for Honkai: Star Rail's version 2.6 update, "Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age," launching October 23rd. This update transports players to Penacony and its vibrant Paperfold University, celebrating its anniversary with a bustling campus atmosphere filled with club recruitment, music, and academic events.
The Spotlight: Rappa
The update's star is the new 5-star character, Rappa, a Galaxy Ranger who also identifies as a ninja. Her gameplay incorporates ninjutsu, mantras, scrolls, graffiti, and rap. Rappa's quest involves hunting down the villainous Evil Ninja Osaru. Her ultimate attack, Sealform Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade, features a first-person perspective, allowing players to decimate enemies and significantly reduce their Toughness.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 Events
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Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription: Manage a band for the Dreamlight Anniversary music party, collaborating with Rappa for a spectacular performance.
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Warp Event: Limited 5-star characters Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, Acheron, and Aventurine return in the warp event, spanning both halves of the update.
Simulated Universe Expansion
Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 significantly expands the Simulated Universe. Following the success of Swarm Disaster and Gold and Gears, the third DLC, the Unknowable Domain, introduces a massive void connected to post-Second Emperor's War conflicts involving scholars and the powerful Scepter system – an external thinking unit composed of inorganic bionic neurons. Players must collect Scepters, upgrade them using Components, and leverage powerful synergies to defeat a challenging final boss.
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