Star Rail version 2.6 explained

There are still a few weeks until then Honkai: Star Rail releases its latest update, but many fans are already looking forward to new content. Honkai: Star Rail is currently in a transition phase before the next big planet is revealed and has prepared some exciting stories to keep avid gamers entertained.

After spending some time in Xianzhou Luofu, Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 will likely bring the Astral Express crew back to Penacony. The speculation began after the upcoming 5-star banner character Rappa was revealed, as she is rumored to be a peculiar Galaxy Ranger who suddenly appeared in Penacony. There are now more rumors about it Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6, which may provide further clues and delight many fans.

Honkai: Star Rail version 2.6 leaks and rumors to keep an eye on

Rumored repeats of 5 star characters

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6’s limited-time banner is interesting as Rappa is the only new character in it, which is a first for the gacha game. This would mean that the version 2.6 banner will consist primarily of 5-star repeat characters, which are rumored to be Imbibitor Lunae, Acheron, and Aventurine. There’s still a chance the banner could change, so fans should take the information with a grain of salt until then Honkai: Star Rail makes an official announcement.

• First phase: Rappa (Imaginary, Path of Learning) and Imbibitor Lunae (Imaginary, Path of Destruction)
• Second phase: Acheron (Lightning, Path of Vanity) and Aventurine (Imaginary, Path of Preservation)

Leaked Rappa details and mechanics

As an Erudition character, Rappa likely has AoE abilities that can deal damage to multiple enemies. She is rumored to have the ability to reduce the toughness of enemies and also increase their break effect efficiency, which could be a boon for her Honkai: Star Railis the current meta. But the most interesting thing about Rappa’s design is that she can supposedly walk across the overworld map while rapping an original song, which would be a first for any character in the game.

New Penacony location

Honkai: Star Rail Leakers claimed that Penacony’s Paperfold Academy could open in version 2.6. The location was mentioned in a readable article found in Penacony, stating that the academy is supposedly haunted and there is a Memory Zone meme trapped in the library.

Another leak also showed how big the Paperfold Academy will supposedly be, which is rumored to have a wide courtyard and the main university with a library in the middle. It’s possible that most of version 2.6’s story will take place in the Academy, and it’s there that the Trailblazer will confront the powerful Memory Zone meme.

Rumors about character appearances

In addition to Rappa, the main story of version 2.6 will also feature Boothill and Robin, who are supposed to accompany the Trailblazer to the Paperfold Academy. There is speculation that Dr. Ratio could emerge because he fits into the academy environment as an educator. Sunday could also appear, especially since there are rumors that he could be playable in version 2.7.

• Boothill: A Galaxy Ranger who helped the Trailblazer defeat Sunday, and likely Rappa’s colleague.
• Robin: A popular singer who grew up in Penacony and the younger sister of Sunday.

Additionally, Genius Society member Polka Kakamond is set to make her first in-game appearance in the new Simulated Universe expansion. It is not yet known if she will be playable in the future, but it is possible that she will remain an NPC like Genius Society member Stephen Lloyd.

Possible new items for farming and saving

As mentioned, Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 will reportedly introduce a new Simulated Universe expansion, which could mean there will be a new domain for farming Planar ornaments. It’s also possible that the expansion will be similar to Swarm Disaster and Divergent Universe, where players can farm materials and Stellar Jade.

Leaks have claimed that there may be new relic sets in version 2.6 called “Sacerdos’ Living Appeal” and “Scholar Lost in Erudition”. Both sets could be used by Rappa and other DPS characters who may need CRIT buffs.

• The Living Appeal of Sacerdos: Increases the holder’s SPD and CRIT DMG
• Scholar lost in learning: Increases the owner’s CRIT rate and boosts ultimate and skill damage

Another exciting rumor is that Herta’s shop will start selling light cones, which were originally only available for events. The leak listed “Before the Tutorial Mission Starts,” “Hey, Over Here,” and “For Tomorrow’s Journey,” but these are subject to change.

First list of time-limited events

Honkai: Star Rail gives players more and more opportunities to farm materials through time-limited events. A leak revealed an initial list of limited-time events for version 2.6, said to focus on the Galaxy Rangers, Boothill and Rappa and feature a dedicated merchandise shop run by Sampo.

• Shadow of the Ranger
• Sound Hunt Ninjutsu
• Mr. Cold Feet’s job