Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.6, released on December 27, 2023, introduced several significant updates and features:
New Characters and Banners:
- Ruan Mei and Xueyi: These characters were introduced with their own event banners, offering players the opportunity to obtain them through the game’s gacha system. Economic Times
- Dr. Ratio: Another new character added in the second half of Version 1.6, also featured in a dedicated event banner. Economic Times
New Game Modes:
- Pure Fiction: This mode challenges players to face respawning enemies, aiming to achieve the highest score and earn up to 720 Stellar Jades. Economic Times
- Simulated Universe: Gold and Gears: An expansion to the Simulated Universe, offering new challenges and rewards. Sports Illustrated
Events:
- Swarm King Prototype: An event featuring a new boss encounter, providing unique rewards upon completion. Economic Times
- Critter Pick, Virtual Scentventure, Planar Fissure, Realm of the Strange, Gift of Odyssey: Various events offering diverse challenges and rewards to enhance the player experience. Economic Times
Quality of Life Improvements:
- Daily Training Missions: The number of daily training activity missions was increased to 8, allowing players to earn more rewards daily. Honkai Star Rail Wiki
- Forgotten Hall Auto-Clear Function: An auto-clear function was added for the Forgotten Hall, streamlining the process for players. Honkai Star Rail Wiki
- Team Setup: The limit for the number of saved teams in the Team Setup screen was increased to 9, providing more flexibility in team compositions. Honkai Star Rail Wiki
