The wait is almost over for Honkai Star Rail 2.1 “Into the Yawning Chasm,” and with it new characters and story developments. Players will be able to take on new missions and experience new adventures with the arrival of Acheron and Gallagher in the latest edition of the gacha role-playing title.
Here’s everything you need to know for the Honkai Star Rail 2.1 countdown
When is HSR 2.1 released (date and time)?
The deployment will begin on March 26 and 27, 2024, depending on your location.
March 26 – 3 p.m. PDT for the west coast of North America
March 26 – 6 p.m. EDT for the east coast of North America
March 26 – 10 p.m. GMT for the United Kingdom
March 27 – 7:00 a.m. JST for Japan
Once the clock hits zero, you can dive into the Honkai Star Rail 2.1 update, including the five-hour maintenance time, but this will include 300 Stellar Jade.
How to preinstall Honkai Star Rail 2.1
Users can access Honkai Star Rail on the following platforms if they have not already downloaded the game:
For iOS users, visit the App Store. Android users can now download it from Google Play, while PC gamers have two options.
You can play the PC version through the Epic Games Store or through the standard PC version.
For PC users using the standard option:
Locate the game pre-install button which should be next to the Start Game button.
The download will begin once you click “Get Now”.
Honkai Star Rail is accessible during pre-download.
Mobile gamers (Android and iOS):
Launch the game on your mobile device.
Look for the pre-download resources button in the lower right corner of your login page.
The pre-download will begin immediately as soon as you tap.
During pre-download you will not be able to play.
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What characters are in the HSR 2.1 banners?
The following characters can be used during each phase of Honkai Star Rail 2.1 banners:
Phase 1
Acheron – Five stars
Luocha – Five stars
Gallagher – Four stars
Pela – Four stars
Dan Heng – Four stars
Phase 2
Aventurine – Five stars
Jingliu – Five stars
Lynx – Four stars
Luka – Four stars
Serval – Four stars
Various events happening throughout the update will include Cosmodyssey (a board game), Vignettes in a Cup (a bartending game), and Tides of War (a combat challenge).
Image credit: HSR/X