In this article you can find out when update 1.6 will be released for Honkai: Star Rail, as well as what new characters, banners, enemies, events, light cones, locations, bosses and quests await you in it. We will gradually update this material, so we recommend adding it to your bookmarks.
Note: Currently, the information below is based not only on developer statements, but also on leaks and files obtained by data miners and testers, so it is not 100% reliable and may change over time.
Honkai: Star Rail 1.6 release date
For an unknown reason, HoYoverse decided to reduce the duration of patch 1.4 to five weeks, but the current update has a standard duration, so the next one will be released December 27, 2023. Unless the developers change the schedule again, it will be replaced by version 1.7 around February 2, 2024.
You can preload the client a few days before its release. The developers will probably carry out technical work, which can last up to five hours. Players are usually given compensation of 300 star jades.
Live broadcast on Honkai: Star Rail 1.6
Developers almost always hold special streams 1.5-2 weeks before the next update is released. They are usually carried out on Friday-Sunday. A live broadcast of the current patch will be held December 15-17, 2023 at 14:30 Moscow time. As part of it they will publish 3 promotional codes for 300 star jades.
New banners and characters
The company has already officially unveiled three new characters that will be released in patch 1.6, namely Ruan Mei, Doctor Ratio and Xuei. The latter, by the way, can be found in the game as part of various quests and events. Insiders published the characteristics and approximate time of appearance of these heroes.
First phase banners
In the first half of the patch, the following 5-star characters will likely be obtained during Jumping:
- Ruan Mei (Harmony: Ice) is a kind and elegant researcher who is a member of the Society of Geniuses. She is considered the best expert in the field of biology. She had a hand in creating the Virtual Universe. Most likely, he will play a support role in the team.
- Blade (Destruction: Windy) is one of Jingliu's former students. There are rumors that there will be a rerun of it.
In the armory banner It will be possible to obtain Ruan Mei's signature weapon called "Reflection of the Past Me", related to the path of Harmony.
Second phase banners
In the second half of the patch (starting on January 17), the following 5-star characters will likely be obtained during Jumping:
- Doctor Ratio (Hunt: Imaginary) is a straightforward and self-centered researcher who is a member of the Guild of Erudites. His main goal is to fill the universe with knowledge to cure it of ignorance. Apparently, he will serve as the main damage dealer in the squad.
- Kafka (Nothingness: Electric) is a famous Stellaron hunter. There are rumors about her rerun in the second half of the patch, but this information has not yet been confirmed.
There are also details about which 4-star characters will be introduced in the second phase of the update:
- Xueyi (Destruction: Quantum) is a judge of the Commission of Ten Lords on Luofu Xianzhou, which is engaged in searching for and neutralizing criminals. Her mind is placed in an artificial body. Apparently, in the team she will serve as the main or secondary damage dealer.
In the weapon banner you will be able to get Doctor Ratio's signature weapon called “Baptism of Pure Thought”, related to the path of the Hunt.
Changing the map
Apparently, the developers are not planning to add the new planet Penaconia to the game this year. But they are going to expand the Hertha Space Station. Insider c2tr even posted screenshots of her card. Apparently, the new location will consist of at least three floors.
Naturally, you can find new chests on it. There may be additional activities and puzzles. It is highly likely that it will be used as part of the main event of the patch.
New tasks
Considering that the trip to Penaconia is again postponed indefinitely, we can assume that no new story quests will appear in the game. Most likely, another mission will be added to continue the Development, the actions of which will unfold on the territory of the Hertha Space Station. Surely, it is within the framework of this that players will be able to unlock that very new location.
Companion Missions
Surely the studio will prepare new personal quests to introduce players to new heroes. Most likely, Doctor Ratio will receive the task, since gamers are already familiar with Xuei, and they can meet with Ruan Mei during the main update event related to the Virtual Universe.
New light cones
So far, we know about the developers' plans to add two new light cones to the game. Their characteristics and passive skills are listed in the table below.
| Name | Characteristics | Skill |
|---|---|---|
|
Reflection of the past me (5 stars; Harmony) |
ATK: 529 Defense: 529 HP: 1058 |
Instantly restores 10-20 units of energy to the wearer at the beginning of each turn. Increases the damage dealt by all allies by 15-25% after the wearer uses the skill. Increases the penetration effect of all types for all characters with increased speed by 6%. The bonus lasts 3 turns. |
|
Baptism of Pure Thought (5 stars; Hunt) |
ATK: 582 Defense: 529 HP: 953 |
Increases critical damage by 20%. Gives an additional 6% increase in crit. damage for each debuff present on the target (can stack up to three times). Grants a "Debate" effect when attacking a target with a superpower, which increases damage dealt by 36% and allows bonus attacks to ignore 16% of the enemy's defense. The bonus lasts 2 turns. |
New enemies
Bosses
In the Virtual Universe, you will be able to encounter a new boss - the King of the Swarm: Skarakabaz. Considering that we are talking about a giant beetle, we can assume that players will encounter it in the “Swarm Invasion” mode Virtual universe.
According to the leaked data, this bug is vulnerable to physical, ice, and imaginary damage types. In battle, he can summon ordinary mobs, which explode when destroyed, causing damage to nearby allies. The boss can use a powerful attack that damages all characters.
New mechanics and innovations
Pure Fiction Mode
It is somewhat similar to the Hall of Oblivion, but here enemies will constantly resurrect and attack in waves. For killing opponents and causing damage to them, points are awarded. The main goal is to get as many points as possible over a certain period of cycles.
In each phase, various anomalies will operate that strengthen your characters. According to the developer, with the right combination of buffs and characters, you can significantly improve your results. For completing one phase you will be able to earn 729 star jades.
Free Lynx
It is also noted that for completing the second stage of any phase of the “Pure Fiction” mode, you can get the 4-star heroine Lynx (Abundance: Quantum) completely free of charge.
Hall of Oblivion
It is planned to add the 11th and 12th levels of Memories of Chaos. Upon receiving 3 stars, players will be rewarded with 120 star jades. Thus, for completing all floors you can earn 720 jades. In addition, this mode will feature a quick-pass system.
The developers also intend to alternate updates Hall of Oblivion with Pure Fiction every two weeks. Thus, during this period of time, you will be able to collect the full reward only for one of the specified modes. The picture below shows the corresponding graph.
New events
Virtual Universe: Gold and Gears
Gerta and the other members of the Genius Society joined forces to create a second update to the Virtual Universe, releasing many new wonders, blessings, and events. There will also be new adventure missions associated with it.
Collection of exotic pets
Apparently, players will have to search and capture unique creatures on the Hertha space station.
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