Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6: "Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age" Arrives October 23rd

HoYoverse has unveiled details for Honkai: Star Rail's version 2.6 update, titled "Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age," launching October 23rd. This update transports players to Penacony and its vibrant Paperfold University.

New Content and Characters

Paperfold University is celebrating its anniversary with a bustling campus atmosphere: club recruitment drives, lively music, and academic events abound.

The highlight is the introduction of Rappa, a new 5-star Galaxy Ranger character who identifies as a ninja. Her gameplay features ninjutsu, mantras, scrolls, graffiti, and even rap! Rappa's quest involves hunting down the villainous Evil Ninja Osaru. Her ultimate attack, Sealform Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade, offers a unique first-person perspective, allowing players to decimate enemies and significantly reduce their Toughness.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 Events

The "Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription" event tasks players with managing a band for the Dreamlight Anniversary music party, collaborating with Rappa for a memorable performance.

Limited-time banner reruns feature 5-star characters Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, Acheron, and Aventurine during the update's first and second halves.

Honkai: Star Rail version 2.6 also significantly expands the Simulated Universe. Following the success of Swarm Disaster and Gold and Gears, the third DLC, "The Unknowable Domain," introduces a massive void linked to post-Second Emperor's War conflicts among scholars over the Scepter system – a powerful external thinking unit composed of inorganic bionic neurons. Players must collect Scepters, upgrade them using Components, create powerful synergies, and defeat a challenging final boss.

Download Honkai: Star Rail from the Google Play Store and stay tuned for more news, including our coverage of "Cradle Of The Gods," a new comic series expanding on "Sea Of Conquest: Pirate War."