There are still a few weeks left beforeHonkai: Star Raildrops its latest update, but many fans are already looking forward to new content.Honkai: Star Railis currently in a transition phase before the next major planet is revealed, and it has prepared some exciting stories to keep avid players entertained.
After spending some time in Xianzhou Luofu,Honkai: Star RailVersion 2.6 is likely to bring the Astral Express Crew back to Penacony. Speculation began after theupcoming 5-star banner character Rappawas revealed, as she’s said to be a peculiar Galaxy Ranger who suddenly appeared in Penacony. Meanwhile, there are more rumors aboutHonkai: Star RailVersion 2.6 that may give more hints and hype up many fans.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 Leaks and Rumors to Keep an Eye on
Rumored 5-Star Character Reruns
Honkai: Star RailVersion 2.6’s limited-time banneris interesting because Rappa is the only new character in it, which is a first for the gacha game. This would mean that Version 2.6’s banner will mostly be 5-star rerun characters, who are rumored to be Imbibitor Lunae, Acheron, and Aventurine. There’s still a chance that the banner might change, so fans should take the information with a grain of salt untilHonkai: Star Railmakes an official announcement.
Leaked Rappa Details and Mechanics
As an Erudition character, Rappa will likely have AoE abilities that can inflict damage on multiple enemies. According to rumors, she’s said to have the ability to reduce enemies' toughness and also increase her Break Effect efficiency, which could be a boon forHonkai: Star Rail’s current meta. But themost interesting part about Rappa’s designis that she can allegedly skate around the overworld map while rapping an original song, which would be a first for any character in the game.
New Penacony Location
Honkai: Star Railleakers claimed thatPenacony’s Paperfold Academy might open up in Version 2.6. The location was mentioned in a readable paper that can be found in Penacony, which states that the academy is said to be haunted and has a Memory Zone Meme trapped in the library.
Another leak also showedhow big Paperfold Academy will allegedly be, which is rumored to have a wide courtyard space and the main university with a library in the middle. It’s possible that most of Version 2.6’s story might take place in the academy, and that the Trailblazer might face the powerful Memory Zone Meme there.
Rumored Character Appearances
Apart from Rappa,Version 2.6’s main story is said to feature Boothill and Robin, who are rumored to accompany the Trailblazer to Paperfold Academy. There are speculations that Dr. Ratio might show up because he fits the academy setting as an educator. Sunday might also show up, especially since there are rumors that he might become playable in Version 2.7.
Additionally,Genius Society member Polka Kakamond is said to make her first in-game appearancein the Simulated Universe’s new expansion. It’s still unknown if she will be playable in the future, but it’s possible that she’ll remain an NPC like fellow Genius Society member Stephen Lloyd.
Possible New Items to Farm and Save Up For
As mentioned,Honkai: Star RailVersion 2.6 will reportedly debut anew Simulated Universe expansion, which could mean that there will be a new domain to farm Planar Ornaments in. It’s also possible that the expansion might be similar to Swarm Disaster and Divergent Universe, where players can farm materials and Stellar Jades.
Leaks claimed that there might benew Relic sets in Version 2.6called “Sacerdos' Living Appeal” and “Scholar Lost in Erudition.” Both sets could be used by Rappa and other DPS characters who might need CRIT buffs.
Another exciting rumor is thatHerta’s Shop will start selling Light Cones that were originally event-exclusive. The leak listed “Before the Tutorial Mission Starts,” “Hey, Over Here,” and “For Tomorrow’s Journey,” but these are still subject to change.
Initial List of Limited-Time Events
Honkai: Star Railalways gives players more opportunities to farm materials through limited-time events. One leak revealed an initial list oflimited-time events coming to Version 2.6, which are said to focus on the Galaxy Rangers, Boothill and Rappa, and feature a special merchandise shop that’s run by Sampo.
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