Honkai Star Rail Version 2.0: Release Date, New Characters, & More

Image Source: HoYoverse

Honkai Star Rail 2.0 Release Time Countdown

Honkai's biggest update is almost here.

Matthew Carmosino

Published: Feb 7, 2024 06:12 am

It’s hard to believe the superb gacha turn-based RPG, Honkai Star Rail, isn’t even a year old. And yet, here we are in February of 2024 with the first major update for the game. Update 2.0 is here and we’re excited to share the details of this anticipated release with you. Celebrate with our Honkai Star Rail 2.0 release time countdown.

Release Time Countdown for Honkai Star Rail 2.0

The official release time for Honkai Star Rail 2.0 is February 5th, 10 PM EST. For those in the UK, Honkai Star Rail 2.0 releases on February 6th, 3 AM GMT.

As usual with HoYoverse’s track record for past updates, there were little to no delays, with server downtime of around five hours starting at 2.0’s scheduled release time. Honkai Star Rail’s last update in December followed this exact pattern, so it continued as expected in update 2.0.

What to Expect with Honkai Star Rail 2.0

Update 2.0 features three new playable characters: Black Swan, Sparkle, and Misha. Check out Honkai Star Rail’s official character introduction here:

Character Introduction | Black Swan

You seem to be in high spirits. What would you like to know today?

Mind reading… That's an area I have not explored before. Collecting and keeping precious memories hold more value to a Memokeeper. However… Though I don't know how to read… pic.twitter.com/md4rD3HVok
— Honkai: Star Rail (@honkaistarrail) February 1, 2024

In addition to some new characters, Update 2.0 features a new planet to explore called Penacony. This place is nicknamed “The Planet of Festivities” for its hedonist culture and fun activities.

penocony event graphic — Image Source: HoYoverse

The Hoyolab official site lists a ton of new events and improvements to the overall game as a consequence of Update 2.0. Below are just some of the new story content and events from Update 2.0:

Trailblaze Mission: Long Day’s Journey Into Night (Permanent)
Companion Mission: Masquerade Duet (Permanent)
8 new Event Warps
Limited-time Penacony Food Fest Event
A number of small new Missions

We also have a list of quality-of-life improvements for 2.0 from their Voice of the Galaxy newsletter. The Relic System is getting a huge optimization update mostly improving filters and menus. And for those complaining about the map, navigation is optimized with updates to the Holographic Overview including some 3D maps.

A new event timeline feature, called Fate’s Atlas, is arriving too. If you get stuck in these games like I do, Fate’s Atlas will tell you how to unlock certain event requirements.

viewing events with Fate's Atlas — Image Source: miHoYo

That’s everything to know about the Honkai Star Rail 2.0 release time. Tune in to Twinfinite for more Honkai Star Rail news, codes and guides for Update 2.0 and beyond!

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Matthew Carmosino

Matthew Carmosino is a freelance writer for Twinfinite. He started gaming in the mid-90s where his love for SquareSoft RPGs like Chrono Trigger changed him forever. Matthew has been working in the game industry for two years covering everything from story-rich RPGs to puzzle-platformers. Listening to piano music on a rainy day is his idea of a really good time, which probably explains his unnatural tolerance for level-grinding.