There’s a lot to be excited about inHonkai:StarRailVersion 2.7. For one thing, it features new banners for Harmony and Nihility characters Sunday andFugue (Tingyun’s 5-star form), but HoYoverse seems to have more fun surprises for players in the coming months. This is because recent reliable leaks have surfaced about rewards for players who regularly check in during the next patch. If proven true, this rumor could be a great year-end reward and make 2.7 the perfect update for new players to get intoHonkai: Star Rail.

The game has been one of the more generous gacha titles regarding rewards. It gave players a strong limited unit, Dr. Ratio, for free in Version 1.6. Plus, it regularly gives out 10 free Star Rail Special Passes for every major patch. Each new story quest line inHonkai: Star Railalso provides enough Stellar Jades for a guaranteed 5-star character pull. Therefore, it’s no surprise that it could be ending the year on a high note with a series of big giveaways.

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Star Rail Special Passes are items that players can use to pull for limited-time character banners inHonkai: Star Rail.

Why Honkai: Star Rail 2.7’s Possible Standard 5-Star Selector is Great for All Players

A recent leak by StepLeaks, posted on the r/HonkaiStarRail_leaks subreddit stated that the “Gift of Express” will be available starting in Version 2.7. This lets players select oneStandard 5-star character inHonkai: Star Railto unlock. While these units have been eclipsed by their limited counterparts, some of them are still worthy pick-ups, especially for new players.

The Best Characters to Get from Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7’s Leaked Gift of Express

The Standard character selector includes Bronya, Bailu, Clara, Gepard, Himeko, Welt, and Yanqing. While they all have something to bring to the table, some are more beneficial than others for newbies. Even seasoned Trailblazers can benefit from this selector by getting an Eidolon, which can make their standard character of choice significantly stronger and more viable.

Honkai: Star Rail 2.7 may Also Provide an Additional 10 Pulls for Free

HSRalready gives out 10 Star Rail Special Passes for every big update. However, it may provide 10 more in the form of a 1,600Stellar Jades(the premium currency for buying Star Rail Special Passes) giveaway, according to the same leak by StepLeaks. This will give players even more chances of getting Sunday, Fugue, their light cones, or future characters and rerun units. If these leaks are accurate, then players on the fence aboutHonkai: Star Rail shoulddefinitely consider trying it out in the coming months to get a free unit and an abundance of resources to pull for limited characters.

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WHERE TO PLAY

Board the Astral Express and roam the universe in search of myths and legends. From global interactive entertainment brand HoYoverse comes a new space fantasy RPG. Harness the spirirt of the Trailblaze in a cel-shaded space fantasy adventure where you’ll embark on an unforgettable intergalactic odyssey. You and your fellow Astral Express passengers will hop from world to world, resolve conflicts, form friendships and uncover a wealth of mysteries. In this exciting new free-to-play game, you’ll journey through immense worlds of the unknown and bond with a series of memorable characters. Choose your companions and arrange the ultimate four-person combat team to help you take down a looming threat to the universe.