As of January 2, 2025, Honkai: Star Rail is preparing to launch its Version 3.0 update, titled “Paean of Era Nova,” scheduled for release on January 15, 2025. This significant update introduces a wealth of new content and features to enhance the gaming experience.
Key Features of Version 3.0:
- New Region: Amphoreus
- Explore the expansive and mysterious land of Amphoreus, which will be introduced in two parts across versions 3.0 to 3.7, marking the game’s most extensive story arc to date. Eurogamer
- New Characters
- The Herta: A 5-star Ice attacker of The Erudition path, debuting in the “Message from Beyond” banner.
- Aglaea: Another 5-star character joining the roster, with specific details to be revealed upon release. Sports Illustrated
- Banner Schedule
- Phase 1: Features The Herta alongside returning 5-star characters Feixiao, Lingsha, and Jade, each with unique abilities and paths. Eurogamer
- Events and Rewards
- Mem’s Gift: A login event rewarding players with 10 Star Rail Special Passes and a Variable Dice for artifact rerolling.
- Gift of Odyssey: Offers up to 10 Star Rail Special Passes for logging in over seven days.
- Illia Travelogue: Encourages exploration of Amphoreus, granting Stellar Jade and other rewards.
- Hypogeum Enigma: Presents puzzle-like mini-games testing players’ wit, with various rewards upon completion.
- Enrolled Crepusculum: A combat-focused event challenging players against new enemies in Amphoreus, offering Stellar Jade and additional rewards. GameLeap
- Quality of Life Enhancements
- Introduction of new Calyx (Crimson) activities, providing ascension materials for Remembrance characters.
- Addition of a new Cavern of Corrosion, offering opportunities to farm specific relics. Screen Rant
