Honkai: Star Rail, the latest game in HoYoverse's Honkai series, is getting its first content update since its release.
The Shanghai-based developer announced they are ready to roll out "Galactic Roaming." The upcoming update will go live next month, HoYoverse said in a press release.
Galactic Roaming will launch on PC, iOS, and Android games on June 7. HoYoverse said its PlayStation version is still under development. They will reveal more details about it soon. Like most content updates, this will introduce new events and features. It also contains three new playable characters, the developers said. They are Silver Wolf, Luocha, and Yukong.
Each new character has a unique character type and set of skills. Silver Wolf is a Quantum-type character. The creators described Silver Wolf as a hacker who can deal damage and reduce enemy toughness. The Galactic Roaming update will include two new additions to the imaginary element, Luocha and Yukong.
As Luocha, players can execute 'emergency healing' on endangered allies without spending Skill points. Meanwhile, Yukong, the helm master of Xianzhou Luofu, can assist teammates. All three characters have already made appearances in the game. But with "Galactic Roaming," players will have the chance to take control of them.
They can now be officially recruited to assist in the grand space fantasy odyssey,
said HoYoverse. On top of three playable characters, Galactic Roaming will have companion missions, updated gameplay features, and time-limited events. Players can also expect new items heading to Herta Space Station, Jarilo-VI, and Xianzhou Luofu.
Honkai: Star Rail is the fourth installment of the Honkai series of gacha video games. It is developed by HoYoverse, the same studio behind the hit open-world RPG Genshin Impact. Honkai: Star Rail made its debut on PC and mobile phones last April. The game received positive reviews upon its release.
Critics praised its compelling story and smooth gameplay. It received a playscore of 8.8 for its Android version and 8.7 on iOS.