Honkai Star Rail 2.2 update: Banners, events, & more

Rishov Mukherjee
A screenshot from the Honkai Star Rail 2.2 livestream

HoYoverse, on April 26, 2024, conducted the official livestream for Honkai Star Rail version 2.2. Here is all you need to know about it including the upcoming banners, events, and story quests.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 will continue the story from where it left in version 2.1. Players will get to meet their old friends and uncover the mysteries hidden in Penacony.

Apart from that, there will be two new characters to pull for during this version update. If you missed the livestream and looking for all the information from the upcoming version update, we have got you covered.

Here is what you need to learn about Honkai Star Rail version 2.2.

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Does Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 have a release date?

No, there is no official release date for Honkai Star Rail version 2.2. However, based on the usual 6 week cycle, this version should be available somewhere around May 7, 2024.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 banners

A screenshot from the Honkai Star Rail 2.2 livestream
Robin is one of the featured characters in Honkai Star Rail version 2.2.

HoYoverse has confirmed that Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 will feature two brand-new 5-stars. The banners for the upcoming version update are as follows:

Phase 1

  • Robin (5-star, Physical, Harmony)
  • Topaz (5-star, Hunt, Fire)
  • March 7th (4-star, Preservation, Ice)
  • Hanya (4-star, Harmony, Physical)
  • Xuyei (4-star, Destruction, Quantum)

Phase 2

  • Boothill (5-star, Physical, Hunt)
  • Fu Xuan (5-star, Quantum, Preservation)
  • Pela (4-star, Ice, Nihility)
  • Luka (4-star, Physical, Nihility)
  • Hook (4-star, Fire, Destruction)

Honkai Star Rail 2.2 Story Quest

A screenshot from the Honkai Star Rail livestream
Honkai Star Rail 2.2 will feature a new story quest

In version 2.2, Honkai Star Rail will have a brand-new story quest called The Fool Always Rings Twice. This story quest will continue from the events of version 2.1 and players will unveil the secrets of the Dreamscape in Penacony.

During this story quest, players will also meet old friends such as Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 free Light Cone

A screenshot from the Honkai Star Rail 2.2 livestream
Honkai Star Rail 2.2 will reward players with a free 4-star Light Cone for Acheron

Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 will reward players with a free 4-star Nihility Light Cone Boundless Choreo. The method for obtaining this is unknown, but it will be the best 4-star option for Acheron.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 new boss

A screenshot from the game Honkai Star Rail
Honkai Star Rail 2.2 will feature a brand new boss

Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 will have a new boss called Harmonius Choir: The Great Septimus. This boss will be introduced as part of the Trailblaze quest and will have three phases in total. Players will need to break the weaknesses of its minions to stop its deadly attacks.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 events

A screenshot from the Honkai Star Rail 2.2 livestream
Honkai Star Rail 2.2 will feature multiple events for the players

Honkai Star Rail version 2.2 will feature multiple events to participate in. The events are as follows:

  • Clockie: Dreamjoy Memori– Clockie Studios in Penacony is facing issues and they want a brand new Director to save them from the troubles. This is the featured event of Honkai Star Rail version 2.2. You will also receive the 4-star Harmony Light Cone, For Tomorrow’s Journey, as part of this event.
  • The Legend of Galactic Baseballer– Giovanni has invited the Trailblazer to take part in an event surrounding the player itself.
  • All About Boothill– Boothill is causing trouble and he has multiple bounties on his head. If the Trailblazer wants to get involved they can earn some cash out of it.
  • Gift of Odyssey: Gift of Odyssey returns once again as Trailblazers can log-in to the game and earn 10 Star Rail Special Passes.

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About The Author

Rishov is a Games Writer at Dexerto. He holds a Masters degree in Astrophysics from St Xavier's College in Kolkata, India, and has previously worked at Sportskeeda. In his spare time, he enjoys playing Street Fighter, Destiny 2, Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, the games he specializes in as well. If you want to get in touch, contact Rishov at rishov.mukherjee@dexerto.com