The much-anticipated Honkai Star Rail 3.2 livestream has unveiled HoYoverse’s extensive plans for the upcoming update. Set to launch on April 9, 2025, this patch, titled Through the Petals in the Land of Repose, will introduce new chapters in the Amphoreus Saga, alongside various gameplay enhancements, character additions, and system optimization updates.
Below, we highlight the key takeaways from the Honkai Star Rail 3.2 livestream.
An Overview of the Honkai Star Rail 3.2 Livestream
New Characters Introduced
The update will introduce two exciting 5-star characters—Anaxa and Castorice of the Chrysos Heir—each equipped with unique playstyles that will enrich the gameplay experience.
Fresh Lightcones to Discover
New Lightcones announced during the event include:
- Life Should Be Cast to Flames (5-star Erudition)
- Make Farewells More Beautiful (5-star Remembrance)
New Story Content: Trailblaze Expedition
The new Trailblaze Expedition, Through the Petals in the Land of Repose, will take players to the desolate city of Styxia, a realm under the dominion of the Titan of Death, Thanatos. Expect thrilling narratives and quests as you navigate through this haunting landscape.
Introducing the Boss: Pollux
Trailblazers will face off against Pollux, the fallen Dragon, as they traverse the City-State of Styxia. While it remains uncertain if Pollux will be part of the Weekly Boss roster, players can anticipate facing him in potent endgame content.
Event Banners and Warps
Phase 1:
- 5-star Characters: Castorice, Acheron, Jiaoqiu, Fugue
- 4-star Characters: Pela, Lynx, Gallagher
Phase 2:
- 5-star Characters: Anaxa, Dr. Ratio
- 4-star Characters: Moze, Serval, Dan Heng
As highlighted in the livestream, each new 5-star character will accompany an Event Warp featuring their signature Lightcones.
Upcoming Events and Activities
The 3.2 update marks a significant milestone, celebrating the second anniversary of the game. Notably, the Seal Slammers event will serve as the flagship celebration activity, alongside other rewarding events:
- Morning Starlight
- Star Rail World
- Annual Trailblaze Report
Engaging in the Star Rail World event will yield the Anniversary Special Lightcone, The Great Cosmic Enterprise, among other exciting rewards.
System Enhancements and Features
- The new smart discard feature enables efficient dismantling of unwanted artifacts.
- Additions to the 50:50 Pool: Blade, Fu Xuan, and Seele.
- Players can now select up to seven characters for their pity losses.
- Duplicates of 5-star characters at E6 will award Silver Companion Spirits, which can be combined into a Golden Companion Spirit for exchange.
- Top-up bonuses will be reset, along with rewards for accumulating specific quantities of Oneiric Shards.
Redemption Codes from the Livestream
The livestream also revealed exclusive redemption codes for players:
- JS3MKMVNEL63: 100 x Stellar Jades and 50,000 Credits
- LT25JMU7F477: 100 x Stellar Jade and 5 x Traveler’s Guide
- CA353MC6WMQB: 100 x Stellar Jade and 5 x Traveler’s Guide
Celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of Honkai Star Rail
The 3.2 livestream introduced an array of anniversary rewards for players on this milestone:
- Realm of Strange 300% Drop Rate
- Planar Fissure 300% Drop Rate
- 1600 Astrites
- 10 Fuel units
- 20 Golden Star Rail Passes
- Choose one free 5-star character: Luocha or Ruan Mei
- The Great Cosmic Enterprise Lightcone
Players can look forward to these exclusive rewards simply by engaging with the game as the second anniversary of Honkai Star Rail unfolds.