Honkai: Star Rail

is a free-to-play, turn-based role-playing game developed and published by miHoYo Co., Ltd. Outside of the Chinese Mainland, the publisher is miHoYo's subsidiary, Cognosphere Pte., Ltd. d/b/a HoYoverse.
The game has a space-themed limited open world environment and turn-based combat system, with a gacha monetization system for players to obtain Characters, Light Cones, and other resources. The game can only be played with an internet connection.
It is the fourth installment in the Honkai series, following , and uses both new characters and alternate versions of existing characters from its predecessors.
The game released worldwide on April 26, 2023, for iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows. It released for PlayStation 5 on October 11th, 2023 globally.PlayStation (September 14, 2023). State of Play | September 14, 2023, YouTube. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
==Gameplay==
===Combat===
Players, dubbed "Trailblazers," can explore the vast galaxy and meet over 50 companions, new and familiar faces alike. The game features a turn-based combat system where players can swap up to four individual characters in a team with unique skills that can produce various effects to turn the tide of combat.
Each character follows one of seven playable Paths that categorizes them based on their combat roles and abilities. These Paths include Destruction, The Hunt, Erudition, Harmony, Nihility, Preservation, Abundance, and Remembrance. Additionally, characters are assigned with one of seven Types that deal matching elemental damage. The elemental Types are , , , , , and . These types are assigned to Enemies called Weaknesses, which can be exploited by using the same type.
Characters possess unique combat skills and abilities that can be upgraded using the Traces skill tree system. Battles occur in rounds, where players select actions such as Basic ATKs, Skills, and Ultimates. Generally, using a Skill will consume a set number of Skill Points, while using Basic ATKs will recover Skill Points. Ultimates, on the other hand, can be used when a character's Energy is fully charged.
Players can further enhance characters' combat abilities by equipping them with a Light Cone and Relics. Light Cones enhances characters' stats and grant a passive ability to characters whose Path matches that of the Light Cone. Relics give additional effects when paired with their counterparts, called a "set".
===Adventure===
Players can venture into limited open-world areas with scattered Treasures that reward them with items, Space Anchors that allow them to teleport to different areas and restore health, and interactable puzzles.
Instances such as Calyxes, Stagnant Shadows, Caverns of Corrosion, and Echoes of War are found across the areas, where players can obtain certain materials needed for character development. Once characters are properly geared, players can choose to enter special combat game modes such as Simulated Universe, Forgotten Hall, Pure Fiction, and Apocalyptic Shadow to gain various rewards.
Additionally, materials can be synthesized using the Omni-Synthesizer to produce Consumables that can bring all kinds of unexpected buffs, and Character Ascension Materials.
==Story==
===Setting===
===Plot===
===Characters===
==Development==
Honkai: Star Rail was first announced on October 5, 2021, during the Starfire Sonorant concert for Honkai Impact 3rd. The game experienced several Closed Beta Tests (CBT) throughout its development, with the first on October 27, 2021.Honkai: Star Rail (October 20, 2021). First Closed Beta Start Date — Mark Your Calendars!, HoYoLab. Retrieved October 21, 2021. A second Closed Beta Test was held on May 25, 2022,@honkaistarrail (May 18, 2022). Honkai: Star Rail Second Closed Beta Start Date — Mark Your Calendars!, Twitter. Retrieved May 20, 2022. and the final Closed Beta Test was held on February 10, 2023.Final Closed Beta Server Opening Details, Official Website. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
On March 24, 2023, it was officially announced that Honkai: Star Rail would be released on April 26, 2023, for iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows.@honkaistarrail (March 24, 2023). Version 1.0 Announcement, Twitter. Retrieved March 27, 2023. On the same day, it was also announced that Honkai: Star Rail would be coming to PlayStation.@honkaistarrail (March 24, 2023). PlayStation Platform Announcement, Twitter. Retrieved March 27, 2023.Initial PlayStation trailers show the game in development for both PS4 and PS5, but current trailers and official news from miHoYo only mention a PS5 release.
On April 26, 2023, the game launched worldwide on iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows, and has subsequent content updates every six weeks.
On June 8, 2023, during the , it was announced that the PlayStation 5 version of the game would release sometime in Q4 of 2023.Honkai: Star Rail (June 8, 2023). SGF Show Video: Universe Games | Honkai: Star Rail, YouTube. Retrieved June 8, 2023. On September 14, 2023, PlayStation announced during its September State of Play that the release date was slated for October 11th, 2023.
Additionally, the inclusion of cross-save and cross-play functionality ensures that players can enjoy the game comfortably across different devices.Honkai Star Rail is Coming to PlayStation 5 in October (September 19, 2023). KaptenTekno. Retrieved  October 7, 2023
==Media==
===Promotional Images===
Honkai Star Rail Website Image 1.png|Official Website Promotional Image
Honkai Star Rail Website Image 2.png|Official Website Promotional Image
Honkai Star Rail Website Image 3.png|Official Website Promotional Image
Honkai Star Rail Website Image 4.png|Official Website Promotional Image
===Website Screenshots===
Honkai Star Rail Banner 2.png|First Closed Beta Official Website Screenshot
Honkai Star Rail Banner 3.png|First Closed Beta Official Website Screenshot
Honkai Star Rail Banner 4.png|First Closed Beta Official Website Screenshot
Honkai Star Rail Banner 5.png|First Closed Beta Official Website Screenshot
Honkai Star Rail Website Screenshot 1.png|Official Website Screenshot
Honkai Star Rail Website Screenshot 2.png|Official Website Screenshot
Honkai Star Rail Website Screenshot 3.png|Official Website Screenshot
Honkai Star Rail Website Screenshot 4.png|Official Website Screenshot
Honkai Star Rail Website Screenshot 5.png|Official Website Screenshot
===Videos===
====Release Trailers====
Honkai- Star Rail Departing on Schedule on April 26th — A Journey of Adventure
Honkai- Star Rail is About to Depart on April 26th — All Aboard!
Honkai- Star Rail Launches Today — Next Stop, the Universe!
Honkai- Star Rail Has Set Off — Climb Aboard to the Stars
Accolades Trailer - Honkai- Star Rail
====Game Show Trailers====
Summer Game Fest 2022 — "To You Who Will Soon Depart" - Honkai- Star Rail
Gamescom 2022 - "Nightmare" - Honkai- Star Rail
Tokyo Game Show 2022 - "Witness" - Honkai- Star Rail
SGF Show Video- Universe Games - Honkai- Star Rail
Gamescom Show Video｜Honkai- Star Rail
TGS 2023 Video- Grasp the Stars - Honkai- Star Rail
TGA Candidacy Video- A Story That Never Grows Dull - Honkai- Star Rail
SGF Show Video — Art of Dreaming - Honkai- Star Rail
Gamescom Exhibition — "Tales of the Luofu- A New Chapter" - Honkai- Star Rail
====Promotional====
Express Travel Notes — Next Stop, Yi County - Honkai- Star Rail
Knowing the Universe- Galactic Rhapsody - Honkai- Star Rail
Knowing the Universe — "Approaching Dreams" - Honkai- Star Rail
Knowing the Universe — "Space Opera" - Honkai- Star Rail
==Official Links==
===Global===
* Honkai: Star Rail Official Website
* Honkai: Star Rail on HoYoLAB
* Honkai: Star Rail on Facebook
* Honkai: Star Rail Official on Instagram
* HonkaiStarRail_Official on TikTok
* Honkai: Star Rail on Twitter
* Honkai: Star Rail on YouTube
* Honkai: Star Rail on Whatsapp
===The Chinese Mainland===
* 
* on 
* on 
* on Bilibili
* on Sina Weibo
* on TapTap
* on YouTube
===Japan===
* 
* on HoYoLAB
* on TikTok
* on Twitter
* on YouTube
===Korea===
* 
* on Facebook
* on Naver Cafe
* on Twitter
* on YouTube
* on Kakao Talk
===Russia===
* Honkai: Star Rail on VK
* Honkai: Star Rail RU on Telegram
===Spain===
* Honkai: Star Rail ES on Twitter
===Portugal===
* Honkai: Star Rail PT on Twitter
==Other Languages==
==Notes==
==References==
==Navigation==
Category:Honkai: Star Rail
Category:Honkai: Star Rail Wiki
th:Honkai: Star Rail
es:Honkai: Star Rail
ru:Honkai: Star Rail