Summary
- A leak suggests that Version 3.1 of Honkai: Star Rail will include a free 4-star character selector with four units to choose from.
- The leak indicates that players can select from Qingque, Pela, Serval, or Asta during a limited-time event.
- Honkai: Star Rail has been focusing more on 5-star characters, resulting in fewer new 4-star units.
A recent leak has revealed exciting news for Honkai: Star Rail players: Version 3.1 will feature a free 4-star character selector. This anticipated update will coincide with the start of the 3.0 cycle, bringing new gameplay features and characters to the game.
Currently, Honkai: Star Rail boasts 23 4-star characters, each offering unique abilities that can be valuable in various team compositions. While not all are top-tier in the meta, some, like the recently introduced Moze and Gallagher, have quickly become fan favorites due to their versatility. However, to truly shine, these 4-star units often require higher Eidolon levels. Past updates, such as Versions 2.1 and 2.7, have included free character selectors that helped players obtain these crucial Eidolons. Now, a new leak suggests that Version 3.1 will bring back this popular event, allowing players to choose from four specific 4-star characters.
The leak, shared by prominent community leaker HomDGCat, indicates that players will be able to select between Qingque, Pela, Serval, and Asta. This selector is expected to be part of a limited-time event, similar to previous patches. Notably, all these characters debuted during the 1.0 cycle, with Asta being available for free early in the game. Recent rumors have hinted that all upcoming characters will be 5-stars, suggesting that Amphoreus may not introduce new 4-star units in the near future.
Here's a quick rundown of the characters included in the rumored selector:
- Qingque: Quantum, Erudition
- Pela: Ice, Nihility
- Serval: Lightning, Erudition
- Asta: Fire, Harmony
While Pela and Asta have remained reliable supports, Qingque and Serval have been overshadowed by newer DPS options. It's worth noting that all these characters are available for purchase in the in-game store. Since the introduction of Penacony, Honkai: Star Rail has leaned heavily towards releasing more 5-star characters, with nearly 40 in the game compared to the 4-star roster. Eight more 5-star characters are expected to debut with Amphoreus, and there are rumors of a crossover with Fate/Stay Night that could add two more.
During the 2.0 cycle, only four new 4-star characters were introduced, including an alternate form of March 7th. If the leaks are accurate, future 4-star character selectors might struggle to offer fresh options. Nevertheless, players should be excited about the upcoming Version 3.0, which will introduce the much-anticipated The Herta and Aglaea. To prepare for these updates, Honkai: Star Rail has recently released new redeem codes for free Stellar Jades and materials, helping players stock up on pulls.
