Honkai: Star Rail’s Version 1.6 update, released on December 27, 2023, introduced several significant enhancements and new content:
New Game Modes:
- Pure Fiction: A new mode where players face waves of respawning enemies within a set number of turns. The objective is to achieve the highest score possible, with rewards including up to 720 Stellar Jades. Economic Times
- Simulated Universe: Gold and Gears: An expansion focusing on Nous, the Aeon of The Erudition. Completing the associated Adventure Mission unlocks The Erudition as an available Path for regular Simulated Universe runs. Sports Illustrated
New Characters and Banners:
- Ruan Mei: A new character introduced with a dedicated banner.
- Dr. Ratio: Another new character featured in a separate banner.
- Herta: A character with a banner, offering players the opportunity to obtain her. Sports Illustrated
Events:
- Critter Pick: An event where players care for and evolve adorable creatures, aiming to make them the most endearing possible. Rewards include Tracks of Destiny, Stellar Jade, and XP materials. Sports Illustrated
- Virtual Scentventure: A battle event involving enhanced creatures with unique attributes, offering challenges and rewards. Sports Illustrated
- Gift of Odyssey: A returning log-in event providing ten free pulls.
- Planar Fissure: An event offering double Planar Ornament drops in the Simulated Universe. Sports Illustrated
Quality of Life Improvements:
- Daily Missions Overhaul: Adjustments to the Daily Missions system, including changes to mission requirements and rewards. Siliconera
- Battle Pass Enhancements: Improvements to the Battle Pass, offering more rewards and better progression. ClutchPoints
These updates aim to enrich the gameplay experience, offering new challenges, characters, and rewards for players.
