Honkai: Star Rail 2.6 - Get Ready for a Cosmic Carnival!

Attention, Trailblazers! The Astral Express is about to embark on its most exhilarating journey yet. Honkai: Star Rail's update 2.6 is set to dazzle the galaxy, and we've got the inside scoop on when you can join the interstellar festivities!

Countdown to Cosmic Chaos

Mark your star charts! The update kicks off with server maintenance on October 23, 2024, at 6am (UTC+8). Here's when to expect the cosmic curtain to fall in your neck of the woods:

• Pacific Time: October 22, 3pm

• Eastern Time: October 22, 6pm

• British Summer Time: October 22, 11pm

• Central European Summer Time: October 23, 12am

• India Standard Time: October 23, 3:30am

The maintenance is expected to last five hours, so prepare for a brief interstellar pit stop.

When Can You Blast Off?

Assuming all goes according to plan, you'll be able to dive into the new content around:

• Pacific Time: October 22, 8pm

• Eastern Time: October 22, 11pm

• British Summer Time: October 23, 4am

• Central European Summer Time: October 23, 5am

• India Standard Time: October 23, 8:30am

Remember, for every hour of downtime, you'll receive 60 Stellar Jades as compensation. That's a potential 300 Jades waiting in your inbox!

Preload and Prepare for Launch

Don't wait until the last minute! Preloading is already available for PC, PS5, iOS, and Android. Here's how much space you'll need to clear:

• PC: 15.6 GB

• Mobile: 1.7 GB

• PS5: 20.3 GB

Pro tip: Make sure you have extra storage for the unpacking process.

What's New in the Cosmic Carnival?

• Return to Penacony: The Planet of Festivities awaits with even more mind-bending adventures!

• Meet Rappa: A new character joins the stellar cast. Will they be friend or foe?

• Simulated Universe Upgrade: Madam Herta's latest creation promises to turn the roguelike experience on its head.

• Monkey Business: Prepare for an invasion of adorable (and possibly mischievous) simian friends!

Don't Miss the Celestial Celebration!

Honkai: Star Rail 2.6 is shaping up to be an update of astronomical proportions. From new characters to expanded gameplay modes, there's something for every cosmic adventurer.

So, Trailblazers, are you ready to embark on this fever dream of an adventure? The stars are aligning, the monkeys are chattering, and the Astral Express is ready to depart. Will you answer the call of the cosmos and join the most spectacular show in the galaxy?

Remember, in Honkai: Star Rail, the only limit is your imagination – and maybe the occasional server maintenance. See you among the stars!