Honaki Star Rail version 1.2 release date confirmed, Blade, Kafka, and Luka gameplay revealed

This is it, Honkai Star Rail fans: this is the biggest. Today, in a livestream of Honkai Star Rail 1.2, developer and publisher HoYoverse announced a lot of new content coming to the game on July 19 for PC, iOS and Android – the second major update to the game since its release earlier this year. This massive patch will conclude Xianzhou Luofu’s adventure as it “reaches its impressive climax,” according to a press release.

The update will include three new playable characters: Blade, Kafka, and Luka, who will soon answer the call to join the team as playable characters. In addition to the new characters, a number of new events will be added to the game that will allow players to get better rewards. A new login bonus campaign will also be added to the title, the details of which you can see below.

Check the trailer here.

new characters

Blade

A mysterious Stellaron Hunter will join the roster of playable characters. “After Blade was granted eternal life, allowing his body to heal from serious illnesses and injuries, and the bandages he wears serve a purpose beyond mere aesthetics.

During combat, as a five-star Wind-type character who follows the path of destruction, Blade secures a competitive advantage by sacrificing his own HP to deal amplified damage to enemies and gain the upper hand.

Kafka

Kafka came to the world on Pteruges-V, a planet where the concept of fear was alien to its citizens. As a result, he was unable to experience the emotion of fear, leaving her unable to comprehend the meaning of life.

As a five-star lightning-type character who follows the path of nihility, Kafka shows his strength by dealing additional damage to enemies over time. His ability deals lightning damage to multiple targets. If an enemy is already affected by Damage Over Time, they will take additional damage during their turn and after Kafka’s attack. His Ultimate, on the other hand, deals lightning damage to all enemies, with a chance to shock targets and immediately deal additional damage to those already shocked.

Luke

The hero born and raised in Belobog will soon be making his way into the game and will be available for players to recruit. As a valued member of Wildfire and Oleg’s apprentice, Luka combines Oleg’s strength with an optimistic and carefree spirit to safeguard the inhabitants of the Underworld.

As a four-star physical-type character who follows the path of nihility, her ability deals physical damage to a single target and has a chance to inflict bleed. During battles, Luka can also upgrade his basic attack after landing multiple hits. His Ultimate, in addition to dealing damage of course, also grants “Fighting Will”, which can increase the damage the target takes for a set number of turns.

new events

• “Tales of the Fantastic,” where Starskiff Haven narrator Mr. Xiyan is interested in the history of the Astral Express and eager to work his storytelling magic.
• “Underground Treasure Hunt” offers a relic hunting challenge that features a special themed Chat Box reward.
• “The Voyage of Navis Astriger”, in Forgotten Hall, where Trailblazers can secure the 4-star character Yukong by conquering Stage 1.
• The Simulated Universe also gets an update with World 7 and never-before-seen decorations as prizes.