Revel in the space fantasy with further expanded universe and platform accessibility
Global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse
announced today that Honkai: Star Rail just officially launched on PlayStation®5, coinciding with the release of its latest version 1.4 titled “Jolted Awake from a Winter Dream.” This momentous occasion grants Trailblazers the opportunity to enjoy their interstellar odyssey on
the PS5 console, immersing themselves in captivating narratives and exceptional gameplay.
The Honkai: Star Rail creative and development teams benefit greatly from the PS5™’s exceptional hardware capabilities, making it an ideal platform for Trailblazers on their cosmic journey. The PS5™ effortlessly achieves native 4K resolution, which helps immerse players
in the captivating alien landscapes. Moreover, the game efficiently leverages PS5™’s robust performance to deliver enhanced visual effects to Trailblazers. The Alchemy Commission, one of the most representative locations within the Xianzhou Luofu, can be an example where the game seamlessly delivers Volumetric Fog and renders high-quality water features, creating lifelike representation with intricate layers of the level design, and varying wavelengths that produce authentic motion and reflections respectively.
Beyond visual enhancements, the PS5™’s impressive SSD performance ensures swift file loading, resulting in a smoother and more seamless intergalactic adventure. In addition to these improvements on the PS5™ engine, the Honkai: Star Rail team remains committed to enhancing the player experience by developing new content and optimizing existing elements through long-term content updates.
Additionally, in the new version 1.4, as Jingliu, Topaz & Numby, and Guinaifen make their debuts and join the team as playable characters, Trailblazers are introduced to the universe’s leading video game brand, Aetherium Wars. Its latest event set on Jarlio VI – the “Interastral
Tournament Festival” – invites Trailblazers to dive into the world of Aetherium Wars, where they can collect and nurture their own Aether Spirits.
These digital companions are replicas of unique creatures that can be trained and developed into formidable combat allies. As the
festival unfolds, countless players from across the cosmos will come together to participate in Aetherium Wars, forging new friendships and adventures along the way.
Besides being available across platforms such as PC, Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android, Honkai: Star Rail is now available on the PlayStation®5 platform starting from October 11 along with the 1.4 version update. With cross-save and cross-play functions, the multi-
platform integration offers seamless transitions across different platforms. The game has been
rated Teen by ESRB and 12 by PEGI
Honkai: Star Rail is a space fantasy RPG title with a journey through immense worlds of the unknown. The player takes on the role of “Trailblazer,” a courageous individual implanted with a powerful artifact, Stellaron, and bearing the determination to unravel the mysteries
surrounding the fabled “Cancer of All Worlds” and Aeons. The game features fantasy elements with myths and legends integrated into the space sci-fi story. Combined with the intuitive turn-based combat system, diverse and distinctive companions, and immersive storylines that together compose an interstellar melody filled with captivating worlds, each brimming with unique cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes, and mythical wonders to explore.
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