HoYoverse today announced during the Special Program that Honkai: Star Rail‘s Version 3.2 update, titled “Through the Petals in the Land of Repose” will be coming to PlayStation 5 on April 9th, 2025.
In this update, the Trailblazers and Chrysos Heirs will face trials of survival and political intrigue as their Flame-Chase Journey unfolds. The debut of new 5-star characters Castorice (Remembrance) and Anaxa (Erudition) adds further spectacle and charm in the quest to unravel the enigmas of Amphoreus. Furthermore, this update will mark the 2nd anniversary of the game, with tons of rewards that are planned for all players.
The Trailblazing Journey Continues
With the disappearance of the Death Titan Thanatos and the unexpected fall of Oronyx, the Trailblazers will journey alongside the Chrysos Heir Castorice to the forgotten city-state of Styxia—a ruined place submerged in the Sea of Souls, strewn with colossal dragon bones and haunted by wandering spirits. Guided by an ancient lantern, players will gradually unravel the ancient truth behind the Titans and the draconic calamity through fragmented tales told by spectral residents.
Beyond external dangers, the heroes face internal strife as well. Okhema’s Council of Elders aims to halt the Flame-Chase Journey through a council vote, while the unliving scholar Anaxa, sustained by the Coreflame of Cerces, complicates matters further. His secret dealings with the Council of Elders hint at a shadowy alliance. As the mysteries of Styxia intertwine with Okhema’s political machinations, the Trailblazer’s journey grows ever more treacherous, with their expedition and the Flame-Chase Journey facing even more challenges.
New Characters Joining in Honkai Star Rail
In the new update, two formidable 5-star characters will join the cast. The first is Castorice (Remembrance), the cursed daughter of the River of Souls. In combat, she wields the Netherwing, a spectral entity born from eons of memories and divine authority. This dragon manifests after Castorice unleashes her Ultimate, burning its own HP to scorch all enemies with dragonflame. While active, the Netherwing syncs up with Castorice to deliver devastating joint attacks.
When allies lose HP, it is converted into HP for Netherwing, further amplifying this unit and Castorice’s DMG. Furthermore, when in dire straits, it shields the party by taunting foes, only to erupt in a sacrificial blaze upon leaving the field, dealing additional damage while healing allies. Castorice also wields a unique survival mechanic: When any ally suffers a killing blow in combat, they do not fall immediately, but are instead temporarily sustained in a near-death state. During this window, fulfilling specific conditions allows the character to recover and rejoin the battle. This ability is active even when Castorice is not on the team.
The second character is Anaxa, from the Seven Sages of the Grove of Epiphany. In combat, Anaxa’s attacks randomly apply Weaknesses to enemies. As these stacks reach a requisite amount on an enemy, he can trigger Qualitative Disclosure, a unique state that increases his damage and allows him to unleash a follow-up Skill Attack without consuming Skill Points. His Ultimate ability inflicts Sublimation on all enemies, instantly applying 7 Weaknesses to them.
Celebrating the 2nd Anniversary in Honkai Star Rail
To celebrate the two-year anniversary of Honkai: Star Rail, the game will launch a series of special events, offering players a vibrant array of experiences. In the Star Rail WORLD event, Trailblazers will collaborate with old friends to organize a pan-cosmic gala. Players must employ strategic management to generate funds, elevate the venue’s tiers, and recruit trusted companions for support. As resources grow, new exhibition booths and Assistants will be unlocked, allowing the festivities to expand into a grander spectacle.
Furthermore, the Festive Gifts anniversary-exclusive event will debut, allowing players to claim 20 free pulls via daily check-ins. On April 26, the anniversary date, Trailblazers will receive a commemorative in-game card from a companion and 1,600 Stellar Jades as a gift. Additionally, players can claim one free 5-star character of their choice between Ruan Mei or Luocha.
