From today you can play Honkai: Star Rail (PC, iOS, Android), the new free space RPG from the creators of Genshin Impact. Here you will find all the important information about the release summarized.
What is Honkai: Star Rail? It is a space fantasy RPG in which you travel through the galaxy with the Astral Express. Along the way, you encounter various characters, visit different worlds, and uncover mysteries.
The game is from the same studio as Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3d, HoYoverse, and has been highly anticipated by many: The game has already recorded more than 10 million registrations before the release. Today, on April 26, 2023, at 4 a.m., the RPG has gone online.
You can watch the release trailer for Honkai: Star Rail here:
Honkai: Star Rail focuses on single players and turn-based combat system
What is the gameplay like in Honkai: Star Rail? Unlike Genshin Impact, the new RPG is a single-player title where you set off on the journey alone.
In addition, it features a turn-based combat system, where you control a group of characters. You take turns executing attacks strategically and utilize the special properties and abilities of your characters.
For example, Jing Yuan does particularly high area damage and can summon a “Golden Spirit” that attacks multiple enemies at once.
In addition, Honkai: Star Rail offers large maps with labyrinthine exploration options and many puzzles to solve.
You can also find more information about the gameplay in the test of Honkai: Star Rail by our colleagues from GameStar (paid article).
How much does Honkai: Star Rail cost? Like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail is free to play but also features gacha mechanics, which allow you to “pull” new characters.
How can I play Honkai: Star Rail? You can download the game from the official website of Honkai: Star Rail.
Here you will find an overview of the current promo codes with which you can secure free rewards:
On which platforms is Honkai: Star Rail available? You can play the new RPG on PC, as well as on iOS and Android.
Moreover, a PlayStation version is currently in the works, but there is no concrete date yet on when it will be released.
If you’re still not sure whether Honkai: Star Rail is right for you, you can find a detailed opinion article on the new RPG here:
Could this new role-playing game be the next big hit after Genshin Impact? – I say yes
