Speculation on the Honkai Star Rail 2.6 Update: What to Expect

The Honkai Star Rail community eagerly awaits the upcoming version 2.6 update, which promises a wealth of new content and various quality-of-life enhancements. In this context, HoYoverse has hinted at the introduction of Rappa as the new 5-star character through their drip marketing campaign. While fans are left to speculate on the remaining characters and banners yet to be unveiled, excitement continues to build.

This article discusses expectations surrounding the Honkai Star Rail 2.6 update, including its release window and character information.

Honkai Star Rail 2.6 Update Release and Character Speculations

The Honkai Star Rail 2.6 update is anticipated to launch around October 22, 2024, coinciding with the conclusion of the three-week Lingsha banner from version 2.5. With HoYoverse having confirmed the duration of the current patch, players can look forward to the first phase of update 2.6’s banner featuring Rappa, in addition to rerun characters (speculated to be several this time).

Notably, HSR version 2.6 will be the first patch to present a single new banner, dedicated to Rappa. Players are particularly curious about her abilities and future potential. Rappa is categorized under the Erudition Path and utilizes the Imaginary element. According to leaks from HomDGCat, a trusted third-party source, she appears to be proficient in reducing opponents’ Toughness, making her a strong candidate for Break teams.

Here are the characters expected to return in version 2.6, as their banners haven’t been featured in-game for over six months:

Silver Wolf (Nihility, Quantum)
Acheron (Nihility, Lightning)
Aventurine (Preservation, Imaginary)

Next 5* Characters After Rappa and 2.6 Light Cones via [Sakura Haven] by u/CTheng in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

According to Sakura Haven, a well-known leaker, the 2.6 update is set to introduce three new Light Cones, including Rappa’s signature cone, Ninjutsu Inscription Dazzling Evilbreaker. Here’s a summary of these new Light Cones:

Ninjutsu Inscription Dazzling Evilbreaker (5-star, Erudition)
Dream’s Montage (4-star, Abundance)
Ninja Record Sound Hunt (4-star, Destruction)

[HSR 2.6v1] You can now buy event LCs in the Herta shop by u/MOPOP99 in HonkaiStarRail_leaks

In addition to new characters, recent beta leaks have suggested that event-exclusive Light Cones will become available for purchase in the Herta Store. This addition allows players who missed acquiring them to buy the Light Cones along with the necessary Superimpose materials. This improvement significantly enhances the user experience, a feature notably absent in other HoYoverse games, such as Genshin Impact.

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