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For fans of Honkai Star Rail, version 1.2 of the game is finally here. This much-anticipated update brings players a new thrilling climax. The update introduces new playable characters, powerful opponents, and a host of exciting events.
On the relevant social media platform, we can find that the release date of Honkai Star Rail 1.2 and the details of the 1.2 Banner and event have been officially announced, titled "Even Immortality Ends".
Honkai Star Rail 1.2 Introduction
If you have a detailed understanding of Honkai Star Rail 1.2, you will find that in addition to new storylines, regions, and permanent content updates such as the simulated universe and the Hall of Oblivion, you will also find two Banner stages and new limited-time events. Characters' update for Honkai Star Rail 1.2: two new 5-star characters and one new 4-star character. After release, you can purchase it through Honkai Star Rail Accounts.
Below I'll give you the exact Honkai Star Rail 1.2 release date, new characters and more.
Honkai Star Rail 1.2 Release Date
To look forward to, Honkai Star Rail 1.2 will be released on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 8 days away from today. And typically, the game's maintenance schedule starts at 4am (BST). But due to differences between timezones, 1.2 actually officially launches in US on Tuesday, July 18th at 11pm (Eastern Daylight Time), so be sure to keep an eye on the time if you want to be the first to try out this update oh.
For other time zones, Honkai Star Rail 1.2 release times are as follows:
- West Coast US: Tuesday 18th July, 8pm (PDT)
- Central US: Tuesday 18th July, 10pm (CDT)
- East Coast US: Tuesday 18th July, 11pm (EDT)
- UK: Wednesday 19th July, 4am (BST)
- Europe: Wednesday 19th July, 5am (CEST)
- Japan: Wednesday 19th July, 12pm (JST)
- Australia: Wednesday 19th July, 1pm (AEST)
Honkai Star Rail 1.2 Banner
Three new characters debut in Honkai Star Rail version 1.2:
- Blade
- Kafka
- Luka
Honkai Star Rail 1.2 Banner Phase 1
The first phase of Honkai Star Rail 1.2 Banner program mainly starts with the new Wind attacker in Destruction Path, where the 5-star character Blade appears, and Blade's Banner is expected to run from Wednesday, July 19th to Wednesday, August 9th. Blade has eternal life, which allows him to heal serious diseases and injuries, which definitely gives him an edge over the competition.
The 4-star characters enhanced on the Blade banner are:
- Arlan (Lightning, Destruction)
- Natasha (Physical, Abundance)
- Sushang (Physical, Hunting)
Honkai Star Rail 1.2 Banner Phase 2
In Phase 2 of Honkai Star Rail 1.2 we have two new Nihility path attackers:
Lightning Attacker, 5-star Kafka appears in her Nessun Norma Banner. Kafka excels at dealing bonus damage to enemies over time, and her abilities deal lightning damage to multiple targets.
A new physical attacker, the four-star character Luka, will also appear under Kafka banner in Phase 2. Luka's abilities deal heavy physical damage to a single enemy and have a chance to bleed.
Banner for Kafka is expected to run from Wednesday, August 9th to Tuesday, August 29th.
The four-star roles promoted on Kafka banner are:
- Luka (Physical, Nihility)
- Sampo (wind, Nihility)
- Serval (Lightning, Erudition)
To sum up, all the new 5-star and 4-star characters you can find in Honkai Star Rail version 1.2 are as follows:
Blade (Banner of Lost Souls - Phase 1): New 5-star Wind character for Path of Destruction.
Kafka (Nessun Norma Banner - Phase 2): New 5 star lightning character for Nihility path.
Luka (Nessun Norma Banner - Phase 2): New 4 star Physical character for Nihility path.
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