Honkai Star Rail version 2.5 update: Release date, banners, & events
Honkai Star Railversion 2.5 is just around the corner and it will bring forth three exciting characters, a thrilling story, and a new kind of banner for players.
While players were busy pulling for Jiaoqiu in version 2.4 phase 2, HoYoverse conducted the official version 2.5 livestream. This isn’t the most significant patch, but there are some exciting introductions that players are hyped about.
The biggest of them is the release ofFeixiao, the General of Xianzhou Yaoqing. However, players will also experience the conclusion to the Trailblaze Continuance mission that started in version 2.4. Additionally, a new banner is also being introduced so that players can pull for more than two characters in one patch.
If you are eager to learn about the contents of version 2.5, we have you covered.
Honkai Star Rail 2.5 release date
Honkai Star Rail version 2.5 will be available on August 08, 2025.
This was confirmed during the version 2.5 livestream that was conducted on June 29, 2025.
Version 2.5 story
In version 2.5, Honkai Star Rail will feature the brand new Trailblaze Continuance missionFinest Duel Under the Pristine Blue (II). In this story quest, the Wardance Festival will take place and the Trailblazer will get involved in a crisis involving the Merlin’s Claw Feixiao and the prisoner Hoolay.
Characters and banners in version 2.5
In version 2.5, three new characters will be introduced, two new 5-stars and a 4-star unit. Additionally, a new type of banner will be introduced in phase 1 where instead of one, three characters will be rerun.
Version 2.5 events
In version 2.5, the following events will be conducted for players to participate in:
If you are looking to know more about Honkai Star Rail characters, check out our guides onBoothillandFu Xuan. For more on the game in general, check out our guides onbanners,codes, and theVersion 2.3update.
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