Summary
recent leak fromHonkai: Star Railis hinting at a brand-new mechanic coming to the game as part of upcoming character Sunday’s kit, providing unique benefits to Ultimate-focused teams. Throughout the many playable characters added to the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG’s roster, the developer has experimented with a wide variety of different unique gameplay mechanics. Characters like Topaz and Dr. Ratio provide powerful incentives to teams built around follow-up attacks, whilethe recently released Feixiaocan break an enemy’s Toughness regardless of attribute. Now, one of the most highly-anticipated characters is seeing their own mechanic teased.
Since his first appearance during the main story of Penacony, Sunday has become one ofHonkai: Star Rail’s most popular unreleased characters. Sunday played a prominent role in Penacony’s Trailblaze Missions, even becoming a boss that players can challenge in-game. Sunday has also seen a plethora of leaks about his rumored playability inHonkai: Star Rail, with everything from elements of his kit to his overhauled appearance being hinted at early. The newest leak is suggesting Sunday will come with a major new mechanic packed into his kit.
Honkai: Star Rail Leak Teases Sunday Gameplay Mechanic
A recent leak shared by prominent HoYoverse leaker Ubatcha details a newgameplay mechanic believed to be part of Sunday’s kit. According to the leak, HoYoverse is testing a system that will allow overflowed energy from the player’s team to be added to the energy pool for a specific character. The leak could not be directly linked to Sunday at the time, though it is heavily believed to be connected toa previous leak about Sundayusing an overflow mechanic. Sunday’s release date inHonkai: Star Railis currently unknown, with past rumors suggesting he may debut in Version 2.7.
Sunday’s upcoming playability inHonkai: Star Railhas already been the subject of numerous rumors ahead of his official reveal. Leaks have teased a major change to Sunday’s appearance with his playable release, suggesting that his outfit will be changed to one with darker tones. Past rumors have teased Sunday’s Element and Path as well, with the character expected to release as an Imaginary Harmony unit withinHonkai: Star Rail.Sunday will also reportedly feature a new bossbefore his full release, said to be coming in Version 2.6.
While fans continue to wait for Sunday’s release,Honkai: Star Railhas already revealed the newest character coming with the game’s next update. Version 2.6 will add one new five-star unit to the game withthe introduction of Rappaas an Imaginary Erudition character. Version 2.6 is also heavily rumored to be adding the next expansion to the popular Simulated Universe game mode, including the first in-game dialogue from heavily teased Genius Society member Polka Kakamond.Honkai: Star Raillooks to have plenty in store for fans throughout its coming patches.
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