Honkai: Star Rail
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Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 The Lethe Below the Living Officially Announced - GameHaunt
HoYoverse has officially announced Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3, titled "The Lethe Below the Living," set to release on June 1, 2026. This update concludes the Planarcadia arc and introduces the new 5-star character Mortenax Blade. The patch will be available on PC, mobile, and PlayStation 5, featuring new story content, endgame challenges, and character reruns.
Gilgamesh is Coming to Honkai: Star Rail, and He's Absolutely Chopped
HoYoverse announced that Gilgamesh and Rin Tohsaka from Fate/Stay Night will be added to Honkai: Star Rail in Patch 4.3 as part of a collaboration event starting July 24th. Players can obtain Gilgamesh or Archer for free by logging in during the collaboration period, with Gilgamesh also available on a character banner.
4.3 Honkai: Star Rail Update Adds Mortenax Blade Alt Next Month
HoYoVerse announced that the 4.3 update for Honkai: Star Rail, titled "The Lethe Below the Living," will launch on June 1, 2026. This update introduces the new five-star character Mortenax Blade and continues the Planarcadia storyline, focusing on Himeko's past. The update also includes a rerun of Yao Guang and a second part of the Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works crossover event.
Rin and Gilgamesh Join Honkai: Star Rail Fate/Stay Night Crossover
Honkai: Star Rail is expanding its Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works crossover event in 2026 with the addition of Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh. The update, arriving on July 24, 2026, will also allow players to obtain Archer or Gilgamesh for free. Rin will be an Erudition path Quantum damage dealer, while Gilgamesh will be a Destruction path Lightning damage dealer.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 will take us deeper into the World in Canvas and make Mortenax Blade playable
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3, titled The Lethe Below the Living, will be released on June 1, introducing a new chapter to the Planarcadia story and the playable character Mortenax Blade. The update also features the Wispae Amusement Park, new challenges in Starward Mode, and a summer collaboration with Fate/Stay Night [Unlimited Blade Works].
Honkai Star Rail Next Update And Banners
The next update for Honkai: Star Rail, version 4.3, is scheduled for June 1, introducing the new character Mortenax Blade. Version 4.2, currently active, features events like Cosmic Data Roaming and Cosmicon, Roll On Again!, with banners including Silver Wolf and Firefly. Future updates like version 4.4 are also detailed, with Himeko Nova set to debut.
Honkai: Star Rail version 4.3 update ‘The Lethe Below the Living’ launches June 1
The version 4.3 update for Honkai: Star Rail, titled 'The Lethe Below the Living,' is scheduled to launch on June 1. This update introduces new content and features to the popular turn-based RPG.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 The Lethe Below the Living Officially Revealed
HoYoverse has officially revealed Version 4.3 of Honkai: Star Rail, titled "The Lethe Below the Living," launching on June 1, 2026. This update continues the Planarcadia story, focusing on Blade's confrontation with his fate and the Aeon Voracity, while the Trailblazer warns Graphia about Asat Pramad. The version introduces the new 5-star character Mortenax Blade and various in-game events and gameplay modes.
5 of the Best RPG Games for Android
This article highlights five top-tier RPGs available on Android devices, moving beyond traditional gacha mechanics to offer console-like experiences. Featured games include Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Wuthering Waves, Albion Online, and Reverse: 1999, each offering unique gameplay elements and storytelling.
New Genshin Impact leak suggests Switch port could be released soon
A recent leak suggests that Genshin Impact's long-awaited Nintendo Switch port may be closer to release, with evidence pointing to the addition of a "Nintendo Switch account login manager" in a recent update. While HoYoverse has not officially confirmed the port, this discovery fuels speculation, especially considering the game's substantial storage requirements and potential graphical demands on the original Switch hardware.
Rumour: Genshin Impact's 'HoYoverse' Account System Supposedly Adds Switch Support
A recent build of Genshin Impact has revealed evidence of HoYoverse account support for Nintendo users, reigniting rumors of a potential Nintendo Switch release. HoYoverse, which handles miHoYo's game distribution outside China, also publishes Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero. While previous rumors cited hardware limitations, the emergence of this account system detail offers new hope for a Switch version.
Round1 USA Honkai: Star Rail Crossover Promotion Detailed
HoYoVerse and Round1 USA have detailed their Honkai: Star Rail crossover promotion, focusing on the Stellaron Hunters group with characters Blade, Silver Wolf, Firefly, and Kafka. The event, starting May 22, 2026, features exclusive merchandise like towels, cups, keychains, and pillows available at Round1 USA arcades. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices.
Round1 USA Honkai: Star Rail Crossover Promotion Detailed
HoYoVerse and Round1 USA have detailed their Honkai: Star Rail crossover promotion, focusing on the Stellaron Hunters group with characters Blade, Silver Wolf, Firefly, and Kafka. The event, starting May 22, 2026, features exclusive merchandise like towels, cups, keychains, and pillows available at Round1 USA arcades. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices.
Honkai: Star Rail Boothill and Sparxie Plush Pre-Orders Open
Sega has opened pre-orders in Japan for new Mirucco Series plush toys featuring the characters Boothill and Sparxie from Honkai: Star Rail. These approximately 16-centimeter tall plushies are priced at 6,800 JPY each and are expected to ship in early 2027. The merchandise is available through retailers like Animate and Animon, with potential availability on Amazon.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says RPGs like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 "may have been inevitable" as new players favor real-time games over turn-based
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi believes the trend of blending turn-based combat with real-time elements is an inevitable evolution for RPGs, as younger players favor instant feedback. He notes that pure turn-based games are increasingly seen as legacy genres, though innovative titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Persona 5 demonstrate ways to keep the combat engaging through presentation and mechanics.
Neverness to Everness has charmed me with its wacky cast but there's no way it becomes my gacha mainstay
Neverness to Everness offers a charming cast and quirky adventures, but ultimately fails to become a mainstay gacha game due to its repetitive open-world activities and mandatory level-gating. While the combat and character interactions are engaging, the reliance on stale mini-games to progress the story and unlock content diminishes the long-term appeal.
Daily Video Game Deals May 5 – Honkai: Star Rail – Trailblazer Edition, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, Homura: The Crimson Warriors, Yakuza Kiwami 1+2, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter & More
Daily video game deals for May 5th include discounts on Honkai: Star Rail – Trailblazer Edition, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, Yakuza Kiwami 1+2, and more. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Review: NTE: Neverness to Everness (PS5) - Ambitious Anime Open World Gets a Lot Right
Neverness to Everness, an ambitious anime-inspired open-world game from Hotta Studio, launches on PlayStation 5 with a blend of exploration, life simulation, and gacha mechanics. While combat and menu controls need refinement, the game offers a generous gacha system, engaging quests, and extensive life-sim elements like managing businesses and customizing apartments, showing significant promise as a live service title.
HoYoverse Trademarks Nodusfall and Vassago for Future Projects - GameHaunt
HoYoverse has trademarked "Nodusfall" and "Vassago," indicating two new game projects in development. Nodusfall is described as a science-fantasy MMORPG built on Unreal Engine 5, targeting a late 2026 release for PC and consoles, while Vassago appears to be an action RPG with occult themes, potentially releasing in 2027. These titles mark HoYoverse's shift to Unreal Engine 5, aiming for more mature themes and advanced visuals compared to their previous Unity-based games like Genshin Impact.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 630
Several Push Square staff members share their gaming plans for the weekend, with titles like Little Nightmares, Metro Awakening, Ghost of Yotei, Invincible VS, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero being played. The discussion also touches on hardware upgrades like a 2TB M.2 SSD for the PlayStation 5.
