Honkai: Star Rail is a game made by HoYoverse, the developer of Genshin Impact. However, despite being made by the same developer, players shouldn’t expect them to be similar. Both games share some similarities like their gacha mechanic and character development system, but other than that, they have significant differences. For example, Honkai: Star Rail focuses on turn-based combat, and it has a limited open-world exploration.
This article will answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Honkai: Star Rail, including its release date and the must-know mechanics.
Is Honkai Star Rail An Open World?
No, Honkai: Star Rail is not an open-world game like Genshin Impact. Honkai: Star Rail features different maps and areas that players can explore, but it’s limited to a maze-like exploration. Therefore, it can be said that Star Rail is a semi open-world at best.
When Is Honkai Star Rail's Release Date?
Honkai: Star Rail will be released on April 26, 10 AM (UTC +8). This means players in the US time zone can expect it on April 25, 10 PM (UTC-4), while those around Europe can expect it on April 26, 2 AM (UTC +0).
Is Honkai Star Rail Available on PlayStation?
Honkai: Star Rail will eventually be available on PlayStation, but there’s no exact date for this.
Is Honkai Star Rail Available on PC?
Yes, Honkai: Star Rail is available on Windows 7 and higher for PC.
Is Honkai Star Rail Free?
Yes, Honkai: Star Rail is free. However, players can still spend on in-app purchases to get some advantages in their game.
Is Honkai Star Rail Turn-Based?
Yes, Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based strategy RPG. The turns are typically dictated by the Speed stat, which means the faster a character is, the more often they’ll get their turn.
Is Honkai Star Rail A Sequel?
No, Honkai: Star Rail is not a sequel to any HoYoverse games, especially Honkai Impact 3rd. However, both HSR and HI3 are set in the same universe, so players may come across similar concepts, including familiar characters.
Is Honkai Star Rail A Gacha?
Yes, Honkai: Star Rail is a gacha game where players have to test their luck on the banner they’re pulling on. Like in Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail’s main monetization scheme will come from the purchase of Stellar Jades (Primogems-equivalent), which can be used to pull for characters in the Character Banners or to recharge Trailblazer Power (Resin-equivalent).
Is Honkai Star Rail Like Genshin Impact?
Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact have some similarities, but in general, no, Honkai: Star Rail is not like Genshin Impact. The former has less open-world exploration, and it has a turn-based combat system, unlike the latter which has a massive open-world and an unshackled battle mechanic.
What Is Honkai Star Rail's First Banner?
Following every Honkai: Star Rail Closed Beta, the first banner in the game is always Seele, a single-target Quantum DPS. After that, players can expect Jing Yuan, the Erudition character that can manipulate Lightning.
Does Honkai Star Rail Support Controller On PC?
Yes, Honkai: Star Rail does support a controller on PC, just like Genshin Impact. The inputs are most probably to be the same as PlayStation, so PC players need not worry about playing Honkai: Star Rail on controller.
Does Honkai Star Rail Have Multiplayer And Co-op?
As of the final Closed Beta Test, no, Honkai: Star Rail doesn’t have multiplayer and co-op features, and it likely won’t. Players can add each other as a friend and use their friend’s character as a support to help with some content, but they can’t explore the open-world together like they can in Genshin Impact.
What Is Honkai Star Rail's Size?
For PC
PC Windows Honkai: Star Rail size is around 12 GB and 20 GB is the recommended free space to have.
For Android
Android Honkai: Star Rail size is around 8 GB and 8.5 GB is the recommended free space to have.
For IOS
iOS Honkai: Star Rail size is around 8 GB and 9 GB is the recommended free space to have.
What Is Honkai Star Rail's Device And Configuration Requirements?
For PC
- Minimum Requirements: Intel Core i3 Processor, 6GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 650, and Windows 7 64-bit Processor.
- Recommended Requirements: Intel Core i7 Processor, 8GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, and Windows 10 64-bit Processor.
For Android
- Minimum Requirements: Snapdragon 835, Dimensity 720, Kirin 810, 4GB Ram, and Android 8.
- Recommended Requirements: Snapdragon 855, Dimensity 1000, Kirin 990, 6GB Ram, and Android 9.
For IOS
- Minimum Requirements: iPhone 8 plus, iPad with A10 Processor, and IOS 10 System.
- Recommended Requirements: iPhone XS or XR, iPad with A12 Processor, and IOS 11 System.
What Characters Are In Honkai Star Rail's Standard Banner?
Honkai: Star Rail will feature seven characters on the Standard Banner:
- Bronya: Wind - Harmony
- Himeko: Fire - Erudition
- Welt: Imaginary - Nihility
- Bailu: Lightning - Abundance
- Yanqing: Ice - Hunt
- Clara: Physical - Destruction
- Gepard: Ice - Preservation
Does Honkai Star Rail Have PVP?
As of the final CBT, there’s no PvP featured in Honkai: Star Rail. As a turn-based game, it’s plausible that there will be a PvP in the future, but considering the nature of gacha games, HoYoverse may also steer clear entirely from PvP content.
Who Is Honkai Star Rail's MC?
The MC or Main Character of Honkai: Star Rail is the Trailblazer. Unlike in other HoYoverse games like Genshin Impact or Zenless Zone Zero where the protagonists have a name, it’s not known in Honkai: Star Rail.
Who Are The Free Characters In Honkai: Star Rail?
In the final CBT, players can get the following characters for free:
- Trailblazer: Free from the start
- Dan Heng: Free from the start
- March 7th: Free from the start
- Serval: Pre-registration reward
- Natasha: After completing the main quest where players must look for supplies
- Asta: Warp tutorial reward
- Herta: Simulated Universe reward
- Qingque: Forgotten Hall reward