Honkai Star Rail 1.6 update: Banners, new game mode, more

❘ Updated: 2023-12-15T13:52:14

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Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 is the upcoming patch update within the game that is set to feature brand-new characters and a lot more. Here is everything you need to know about it.

On December 15, 2023, HoYoverse conducted the Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 livestream. During that, they provided the first official look into Ruan Mei, Xueyi, and Dr. Ratio who will be the brand-new units for the game.

Additionally, we received information on the upcoming banners, game mode, and a lot more. If you missed the version 1.6 livestream, we have got you covered.

Here is all you need to know about the upcoming patch update for Honkai Star Rail.

Is there a Honkai Star Rail 1.6 release date?
Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 story
Honkai Star Rail 1.6 banners
New Pure Fiction game mode
Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 events
Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 Simulated Universe and Memory of Chaos

Is there a Honkai Star Rail 1.6 release date?

Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 is set for release on December 27, 2023. This will be right after the conclusion of version 1.5.

Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 story

A screenshot from the Honkai Star Rail livestream

Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 story

During Honkai Star Rail version 1.6, players will be able to play Crown of the Mundane and Divine. This will be the brand new Trailblaze Continuance Mission.

Honkai Star Rail 1.6 banners

A screenshot from Honkai Star Rail version 1.6

Ruan Mei is in the first-half of version 1.6

Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 will have multiple banners. The banners in the first-half of version 1.6 have been listed below:

Ruan Mei (Ice, Harmony, 5-star)
Blade (Wind, Destruction, 5-star)
Xueyi (Quantum, Destruction, 4-star)
March 7th (Ice, Preservation, 4-star)
Tingyun (Lightning, Harmony, 4-star)

The banners in the second-half of version 1.6 have been listed below:

Dr. Ratio (Imaginary, Hunt, 5-star)
Kafka (Lightning, Nihility, 5-star)
Sushang (Physical, Hunt, 4-star)
Hook (Fire, Destruction, 4-star)
Natasha (Physical, Abundance, 4-star)

Finally, it is important to clarify that the 5-star characters will have their own respective banners, with the 4-stars being the same.

New Pure Fiction game mode

The Honkai Star Rail 1.6 update will see the release of a new game mode, called Pure Fiction. In this mode, enemies will continuously respawn and Trailblazers must deal damage and defeat them to gain points.

At the end of each battle, the highest score will be recorded. Each phase in Pure Fiction will offer different buffs for Trailblazers to choose from, which will make taking down your foes easier.

If this wasn’t exciting enough, players can obtain up to 720 Stellar Jades in each phase of Pure Fiction.

Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 events

A screenshot from Honkai Star Rail livestream

Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 events revealed

The events you will come across in Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 have been listed below:

Swarm King Prototype event: This is the featured event of Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 where the Swarm disaster enemies need to be defeated for rewards.
Critter Pick: In this event, Trailblazers will have to take care of newly evolved lifeforms in the space station.
Virtual Scentventure: In this event, the Department of Ecology will invite the Trailblazers to take part in a special test.
Planar Fissure: During this event, Trailblazers will be able to obtain double the amount of Planar Ornaments.
Realm of the Strange: During this event, Trailblazers will receive double the amount of Relics while farming.
Gift of Odyssey: Trailblazers will receive 10 free Star Rail Special Pass.

Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 Simulated Universe and Memory of Chaos

A screenshot from Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 livestream

Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 will have a brand new Path in Simulated Universe

The Simulated Universe will receive a major update during Honkai Star Rail version 1.6. During this update, Erudition will become official in the Simulated Universe in addition to other rewards.

Honkai Star Rail version 1.6 will have changes to Memory of Chaos as well. One of the biggest changes is that two new floors are getting added, which means increased Stellar Jades. Additionally, from now on, you can challenge the highest floor right away.

If you get all the stars in that floor, you will receive the awards of all the previous floors right away. Additionally, Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction will alternately get updated event two weeks.

So, there you have it, that’s everything you need to know about the Honkai Star Rail 1.6 update. In the meantime, be sure to check out our Honkai Star Rail page for all the latest news and guides.