Honkai: Star Rail 2.6 Unveils Paperfold University Festivities

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6: Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age Arrives October 23rd!

HoYoverse has unveiled details for Honkai: Star Rail's Version 2.6 update, "Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age," launching October 23rd. This update takes players to Penacony and its vibrant Paperfold University, celebrating its anniversary with a bustling campus atmosphere filled with club activities, music, and academic events.

The Spotlight: Rappa

The update's star is the new 5-star character, Rappa, a Galaxy Ranger who also identifies as a ninja. Her gameplay features "ninjutsu," incorporating ninja mantras, scrolls, graffiti, and even rap. Rappa's quest involves hunting down the villainous Evil Ninja Osaru. Her ultimate attack, Sealform Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade, offers a unique first-person perspective, allowing players to slice through foes and significantly reduce their Toughness.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 Events

• Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription: Manage a band for the Dreamlight Anniversary music party, collaborating with Rappa for an unforgettable performance.

• Character Reruns: Limited 5-star characters Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, Acheron, and Aventurine return in the warp event, spanning both halves of the update. See the trailer below!

Simulated Universe Expansion

The Simulated Universe receives a major expansion in Version 2.6. Following the success of Swarm Disaster and Gold and Gears, the third DLC, the Unknowable Domain, introduces a massive void linked to post-Second Emperor's War conflicts. Players will collect and upgrade powerful Scepters—external thinking units built from inorganic bionic neurons—to create synergistic combinations and defeat a challenging final boss.

Download Honkai: Star Rail from the Google Play Store and stay tuned for more news, including our coverage of Cradle Of The Gods, a new comic series expanding on Sea Of Conquest: Pirate War.