Developer HoYoverse held the anniversary livestream for the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2: So Laughed the Masses. During the special program, the developers had been on hand to reveal plethora of new information, from new banners and the Currency Wars update to the events, freebies, and much more.
The story of Phantasmoon continues after the unexpected announcement that the winner will acquire all of Aha’s authority, permanently. Naturally, with such high stakes and the return of the Herald of Death, the state of the competition has grown more complex and heated.
Fulwish, the leader of the Research Society of Happy Smiles and Fulwish TV, invites all Supplicants to a public debate held in Seafeld City. But what ploys and schemes hide behind the invitation? Can the Trailblazer successfully navigate every hurdle, obtain more Wishpower, and resolve the hidden crisis? Or will Planarcadia plummet into doom?
And what is it that Pearl and Silver Wolf are busy with while the rest join forces?
Dive right in, but don’t forget to activate the livestream promocodes, they are only active for a limited time. You can activate them in-game, through the HoYolab app, or by visiting the official site.
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Honkai: Star Rail – Version 4.2 Banners Feature:
Phase I:
- 5-star characters: Silver Wolf LV.999 (Imaginary Elation), Castorice (Quantum Remembrance), The Dahlia (Fire Nihility), Firefly (Fire Destruction)
The hacker from Punklorde also happens to be the very first Emanator of the Elation from the Phantasmoon Games to step into the spotlight. Silver Wolf LV.999 is a 5-star Imaginary character following the Path of Elation. In combat, she can rack up “Hidden MMR” to activate her exclusive Cartridge and enter the “Godmode Player” state. Once active, Silver Wolf pulls both teammates and enemies alike into her own gaming domain, unlocking a “Reward stage” at the start of her turn. During this “Reward stage,” she can use her Cartridge to spawn various in-game items, not only shaking up the combat dynamics but also sharing powerful buffs with teammates to turn the tide together.
When “Aha Instant” strikes, Silver Wolf blasts all enemies with a game-crashing laser cannon, dealing massive DMG. On top of that, this hacker from Punklorde has one more trick up her sleeve: when a teammate falls under enemy control, she’ll hack into the battlefield — even if she isn’t actively in the team — granting allies temporary immunity to control. It’s her own special way of keeping the team protected during every battle.
Phase II:
- 5-star characters: Evanescia (Physical Elation), Sunday (Imaginary Harmony), Tribbie (Quantum Harmony), Feixiao (Wind Hunt)
Evanescia is a 5-star Physical character following the Path of Elation. In combat, Evanescia can continuously accumulate “Certified Banger” through various means: whether she regenerates Energy, teammates Charge her, or the “Certified Banger” on her teammates changes, she continues to gain “Certified Banger.” Whenever Evanescia gains “Certified Banger,” she will simultaneously regenerate Energy, allowing her to maintain her DMG rhythm.
As “Certified Banger” continues to accumulate, Evanescia’s DMG will also gradually increase. Whenever it reaches a certain number of points, it will additionally trigger an attack from “Master Fox,” dealing DMG to all enemies and regenerating Energy for Evanescia. Her Elation Skill can also attack all enemies. While delivering a stylish performance, it will further increase the team’s overall DMG.
HSR – New Patch Freebies and Store Items Include:
- Elation Trailblazer arrives!
- Festive Gifts Check-In Event – check-in for a total of 7 days to obtain 20 Star Rail Special Passes
- To The Ones That Blaze – Select a companion you’ve met on your travels to receive their blessing and a reward of 1,600 Stellar Jades
- Celestial Invitation – New Selectable Characters. You can now add Yunli, Argenti and Silver Wolf to your list of 50/50 losses.
- Huohuo, Robin and their LCs are added to the Stellar Convergence Store.
- Log in after Version 4.2 goes live to obtain Golden Companion Spirit for the Stellar Convergence Store for free.
- First-Time Top-Up Bonus Refreshed. Once V4.2 goes live, the Oneiric Pouch will reset the first-time top-up bonus.
- New Limited-Time Packs added to the store.
- Cherished Recollection Spending Event.
- Castorice All-New Outfit “Gossamer Flutter”. Until June 1st, it will have a cost discount.
- Brand-New Trailblaze Fashoon & Namecard Giftbox.
- New Items in the Gift of Stardust Store.
- Firefly, Huohuo, Seele, Welt Novaflare.
HSR – Version 4.2 Events and Additions Include:
- Trailblaze Mission “So Laughed the Masses”;
- New Areas: Seafeld City, Seafeld TV Tower;
- New Enemies: Illwish Lotus, Joy Ascendant, Magical Girl Troupe;
- New Nihility Material: Heart of Phagousa;
- New characters: Silver Wolf LV.999 (Imaginary Elation), Evanescia (Physical Elation), Trailblazer (Lightning Elation);
- Cosmic Data Roaming event. Build your top-tier streamer career by broadcasting the juiciest combat moments. Participate to obtain 4-star Elation LC “Tomorrow, Togeher”.
- Cosmicon, Roll On Again! event – defeat the Cosmicon Collective representatives in Seafeld City.
- Triple Rewards events.
- Astral Express Annual Trailblaze Report.
- Currency Wars: Zero-Sum Game update. Ashveil, SW999, Evanescia and Elation Trailblazer join the roster. The new Elation School Bond has been added.
- Express Renovation Escapade and Relic Recon return.
At the end of the livestream, the original animation project co-produced by HoYoverse and MAPPA premiered its concept trailer that you can below. Titled “Death in the Afternoon”, it promices a new cosmic adventure to come.
