Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4 Release Date Falls in July

The version 2.4 update for Honkai: Star Rail release date is set for July 31, 2024. It will bring with it new characters, storylines, and events. The update, titled Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue, was detailed during the July 19, 2024 Special Program.

During the new story missions, the Trailblazers are set to return to the Xianzhou Luofu for the Luminary War Dance festival. Players will also visit the Shackling Prison, an underwater dungeon containing enemies from the lupine Borisin race. Two five-star characters will also become available via the gacha system. One is Jiaoqiu, a Fire and Nihility character, and the Swordmaster Yunli, who is Physical and Destruction typed. Astral Express passenger March 7th will also take up the path of the Hunt as a free four-star Imaginary character.

A slew of new events will feature the Trash Can creatures that appeared in Penacony, asking players to take photos or fight alongside them. Free gacha pulls and double reward drop events are also set to return.

You can watch the 2.4 Special Program to get an idea of what’s coming via Youtube below:

Ahead of the update, HoYoverse has begun drip marketing for future characters including Fire and Abundance alchemist Lingsha, and the Xianzhou General Feixiao, who will be of the Wind and Hunt types.

The version 2.4 update release date for Honkai: Star Rail is July 31, 2024, while the game itself is readily available for PC, PS5, and mobile devices.