Honkai Star Rail 2.0 update: Banners, new region, more

Rishov Mukherjee
A screenshot from version 2.0 livestream

On January 26, 2024, Honkai Star Rail conducted the official livestream for version 2.0. Here is everything you need to know including banners, information on the new region, and other details.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 is set to introduce players to the brand-new region called Penacony. This mysterious region is filled with vibrant locations, dangerous encounters, and exciting characters.

As always, players will get to witness the story in the game and dive into a breathtaking environment that will provide them with a brand-new experience. If you are looking for more information on Honkai Star Rail version 2.0, we have got you covered.

Here is all you need to know including banners, events, release date, information on the region, and more.

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Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 release date

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 is set for release on February 7, 2024. The brand-new version will begin right after 1.6 ends. As such with the release of 2.0, you will get access to the new region, banners, events, and other fun activities.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 banners

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 banners revealed

HoYoverse, during the version 2.0 livestream revealed all the necessary information surrounding the banners in version 2.0.

The first half of version 2.0 will include:

  • Black Swan (5-star, Wind, Nihility)
  • Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae (5-star, Imaginary, Destruction)
  • Misha (4-star, Ice, Destruction)

The second half of version 2.0 will feature:

  • Sparkle (5-star, Quantum, Harmony)
  • Jing Yuan (5-star, Lightning, Erudition)

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 new region

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 livestream
Penacony is the new region in Honkai Star Rail version 2.0

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 is set to feature a brand new region called Penacony. This is the first major region in the game ever since its release last year. It is an interesting region and revolves around the concept of Dreamscape.

The vibrant location is surrounded by tall buildings, suspended freeways for cars, and jazz music. Players will come across several curious enemies, events, and characters when exploring Penacony in version 2.0.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 new boss

A screenshot from Honkai Star Rail livestream
Honkai Star Rail 2.0 will feature a brand-new boss, Sam

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 is set to feature a brand-new boss. This enemy is none other than one of the members of the Stellaron Hunters, Sam. The fight will be difficult and players will have to bring their best characters to defeat him.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 events

A screenshot from Honkai Star Rail livestream
Hanu’s Prison Break is the featured event in version 2.0

Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 will feature multiple exciting events. They are as follows:

  • Hanu’s Prison Break: In this event, players will come across a character called Hanu. Players will get to witness dreams within the Penacony Dreamscape, complete challenges, and earn Self-modelling resin, Stellar Jades, and more. Players will get to choose a 4-star character among Sampo, Guinaifen, Yukong, and Asta upon completing this event.
  • Dreamchaser Bulletin: In this event, trailblazers will be handed a tabloid by a mysterious person. Complete the challenges in the tabloid to earn loads of rewards.
  • Dreamjolt TV: In this event, Penacony’s Television signal has been hijacked. The trailblazer needs to fight for it and recover it while earning rewards in the process.
  • Penacony Food Fest: In this event, trailblazers will have to visit Clock Diner in Penacony. They will have to collect raw materials and present them to the diner in exchange for rewards.
  • Gift of Odyssey: Earn 10 Star Rail Special Pass by logging in for 7 days
  • Gift of Stellarium: Earn 10 Star Rail Special Pass by simply logging into the game.

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