Top 5 things to look forward to for Honkai Star Rail in August 2024

August 2024 is a big month for Honkai Star Rail, with a bunch of events and occasions listed on the game's itinerary. Among this month’s highlights are the patch 2.5 livestream, drip marketing campaign, and the Gamescom showcase, which will present more information about the future of this title.

Fans might want to stay updated about their favorite turn-based RPG. Hence, this article lists the most exciting things to look forward to for Honkai Star Rail in August 2024.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinion.

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5 of the most exciting things in Honkai Star Rail to look forward to in August 2024

5) Major events

The month of August will see the release of several limited-time events of Honkai Star Rail 2.4. The patch has been released for quite some time now, so the flagship Saga of Primaveral Blade occasion has already begun. Additionally, Operation Memoria Snapshot is available till August 19, 2024, so Trailblazers can exchange some rewards with their photography skills.

Here are the upcoming events for this month:

• Trailblaze: Friendship Is Magic! (August 21)
• Garden of Plenty (August 14)
• Planar Fissure (August 30)

Newcomers can also access the Gift of Odyssey to claim up to a total of 10 Star Rail Special Passes for free. This will be dropped on subsequent days, so it is important to log into the game on a daily basis (for seven days).

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4) Brand-new banners

Upcoming banners from the Special Program (Image via HoYoverse)

The first banner phase of Honkai Star Rail 2.4 is currently live, featuring Yunli as the new 5-star character from the Physical element. Players can also find Huohuo rerun warp alongside the fresh release.

The second banner will launch globally on August 21, and it will bring Jiaoqiu to the playable roster. He is a Fire-type Nihility unit that will potentially be the best companion for Acheron in HSR. Here are the 4-star characters featured on his banner:

• Arlan (4-star, Lightning, Path of Destruction)
• Guinaifen (4-star, Fire, Path of Nihility)
• Hook (4-star, Fire, Path of Destruction)

Remember that Sparkle will also be available alongside Jiaoqiu on a rerun banner.

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3) Fresh drip marketing

Drip marketing campaigns in Honkai Star Rail have always been a major success since they tease the new characters, something players look forward to every patch. As per tradition, HoYoverse schedules this event two weeks before the major update.

Since patch 2.5 is expected to be released on September 10, 2024, based on the official banner schedule, the drip marketing should commence by the end of August, right before the livestreams. The campaign will reveal the version 2.6 characters. Their identities are yet to be leaked by online sources, so the community will certainly anticipate the official showcase.

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2) Patch 2.5 livestream

Feixiao will be showcased in the patch 2.5 livestream (Image via HoYoverse)

Aside from the drip marketing campaign, the official livestream for the Honkai Star Rail 2.5 update is also nearing the global premiere. The broadcast is usually scheduled 12 days before the update on a Friday. So aligning with the previous trends, the version 2.5 Special Program is expected to commence around August 30.

Here are a few things to expect from the August livestream:

• Official gameplay showcase for Feixiao, Lingsha, and Moze. Their debuts’ are confirmed characters for patch 2.5.
• Recent leaks have also hinted at a new Trailblazer Path. So expect some announcements regarding the protagonist’s upcoming development.
• Sneak peeks of new enemies, bosses, and areas.

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1) The Astral Express will reach Gamescom

Lastly, the most exciting thing to look forward to for Honkai Star Rail is the official exhibition at Gamescom. Between August 21 and 25, the developer will showcase some exclusive content. Viewers will get a glimpse at the future updates through the official trailers from the venue, accompanied by other announcements.

Perhaps Trailblazers will get to learn more about the next region via the Gamescom reveal. There will be showcases from other HoYoverse games as well, so fans are also advised to keep an eye out for them.

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